Get a Half-Life. The Guardian Chronicles, #2

The next novella in The Guardian Chronicles! Cory MacGregor's life took an unexpected turn when he became L. A.'s newest superhero, Guardian. Saving lives and thwarting villains was all part of the job, but nothing prepared him for the consequences of his heroic deeds - like getting grounded for saving his own father. How's that for a superhero welcome?To complicate matters, his new friend Annika - known in the superhero world as the super-villain-turned-superhero, Shoto - temporarily moves in.
When Cory's dad grounds her, too, having her in his home turns into a major distraction. So, when the Pacific League of Heroes calls Cory up for his first real assignment, both he and Annika jump at the opportunity. But what was supposed to be a simple raid on a CHIMERA medical facility turns into a knock-down, drag-out fight with a new super villain, Half-Life. Guardian finds himself not arresting people as he had been told but fighting for his life!Get a Half-Life is an action-packed middle-grade adventure that combines the excitement of superhero exploits with the challenges of growing up.
Will Cory rise above the chaos and prove himself a true Guardian, or will Half-Life end Guardian's new calling before it even begins?Prepare for a thrilling ride where friendships are tested, powers are pushed to their limits, and the true meaning of heroism is defined in the heat of battle.