14

By: Peter Clines

Narrated by: Ray Porter

Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Science Fiction, 2013

Padlocked doors. Strange light fixtures. Mutant cockroaches.

There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s. Because every room in this old Los Angeles brownstone has a mystery or two. Mysteries that stretch back over a hundred years. Some of them are in plain sight. Some are behind locked doors. And all together these mysteries could mean the end of Nate and his friends. Or the end of everything....

©2012 Peter Clines and Permuted Press (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A riveting apocalyptic mystery in the style of LOST." (Craig DiLouie, author of The Infection and The Killing Floor)

"A wholly original story that weaves together mystery and the apocalypse like a finely tuned band." (Evan Roy, Bricks of the Dead)

Slow start, reads like a movie script

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I definitely wanted to know what happened next--but a lot of the time I spent listening, I was just waiting to hear what was going to happen, rather than enjoying what I was actually hearing, if that makes sense. The beginning was very slow but the mystery was worthwhile. I would say the entire first half was plodding, but then it picked up speed quite quickly--and then it became almost too wild!

If you’ve listened to books by Peter Clines before, how does this one compare?

Never listened to any others.

Which scene was your favorite?

**SMALL SPOILER ONLY**
I very much liked the middle part, when the crew was exploring the underground realms of the Kavatch building. Once the villain was revealed and the story took an unexpected turn, I found the final 2-3 hours to be a bit unbelievable and far-fetched, even for a sci-fi novel.

Do you think 14 needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I think it concluded well with no real need for followup. Satisfying ending.

Any additional comments?

I do feel that this book is BEGGING to be a movie. There is so much description of buildings, and landscapes, and action scenes that involve so much detail--it was hard to follow just by listening, and I really wanted a visual to help me keep things straight. I think with some tightening up this could be a really fun movie :-)

Pretty good story

Pretty good listen. Ray Porter is great as the narrator. ( had to get use to the thought that he wasn't Joe Ledger)

Don't let page one fool you.... A+

This is for all the Sci-Fi lovers and conspiracy theorists. The narrator starts off a little stiff on the first couple of pages and it had me worried. But soon he relaxed into the character, the character relaxed into the story and the story unfolded. And what a story it is - full of surprises, ideas, and good old fashioned science fiction.

I loved it and might just start it over in case I missed something.....

great listen

Any additional comments?

It was interesting and easy to listen to. Even if this "genera" hadn't been my thing I would still have enjoyed the book. I'd suggest giving it a try. If you hate it you can return it, and if you like it you have had the pleasure of a very unique listen!

A fun listen: definitely worth a credit.

Would you listen to 14 again? Why?

I wouldn't listen to this again because the central mystery is solved.

What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Funny, stereoptyped accents for female characters

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

The author needs to come up with an alternative phrase that expresses the experience of taking the first sip from a new beer.

Ugh I’m so sad it’s over!

What a fun read! This mystery sci-fi thriller was so captivating I almost wish I never read it so that I can experience it for the first time again.

Do yourself a favor and download this book, you will not regret it I promise!

good story, chacter development and narration.

enjoyed this book a lot!! good characters and narration. surprising development! a good read. I recommend it!!!!

A solid 4.0

This book had me for the first 2/3rds, then kind of lost me at the end. Still a fun read. I'm sure everyone with three arms likes it.

Surprisingly Good

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was a great story and, though strange, was intriguing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tik. She was hilarious and so well done. I loved her interactons.

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

The different voices and accents. I was blown away by his ability to perfect an accent/voice/personality for each character.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Several parts made me laugh. There are some great exchanges that the narrator executes perfectly.

OK

Any additional comments?

This isn't my usual genre, but decided to listen to Cline's 14. It's a decent book, kept my attention. A little odd in some places, but overall pretty decent.