The "Reckoners" is a series of young adult novels written by Brandon Sanderson. The story is set in a world where people known as Epics possess superhuman abilities but often use their powers for evil. The main characters, a group of ordinary humans, form a resistance to fight against these powerful beings. The series begins with "Steelheart," where the protagonist, David Charleston, seeks revenge against an Epic who killed his father. The Reckoners aim to discover the weaknesses of the Epics and bring them down, exploring themes of power, morality, and the struggle for justice.