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)

WOW WOW AND WOW

1st book I bought from others reviews reader 5 stars many characters made up a voice for them all 1st download was like WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON IN THIS HOUSE.....A must read 4 sure 2nd download got you on your toes edge of your sit.Pulled in my driveway and sat in the car for a half hr/45min in the a/c could not stop listening.

Wonderful! Edge of Your Seat Read!

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

This was an unexpected treasure to find! I listen while driving and found myself sitting in my car long after reaching my destination or driving around the block often with this book because I didn't want to turn it off!

Any additional comments?

This was magical, suspenseful, FUNNY and just fun to listen to. This is one of those books that would be great to give as a gift. I can think of quite a few people that would enjoy this as much as I did.

I liked it!

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

Yes, time well spent, and I could not relate to the reviewers who though all the good stuff was in the back of the book: the interactions of all the building tenants was pretty fulfilling for me from the beginning.

Would you recommend 14 to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, my friends who like this type of genre.

What three words best describe Ray Porter’s performance?

Engaging, quirky in all the right places and I felt he really captured the essence of each person's character.

Could you see 14 being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yeah, I think a movie would work.

Worth the time and money

What made the experience of listening to 14 the most enjoyable?

I found the story to be fully engaging from the beginning. I am listening to it for a second time in two months. I loved the way I wasn't quite sure if it was a mystery, sci-fi or true crime.

Nate shrugged

Imagine if the people who wrote Lost had known where they were going with it from day one and you hadn't quit somewhere in the middle out of frustration at the deliberately coy overwrought narrative and when you finally read the synopsis in Wikipedia, the ending hadn't sucked. You just imagined 14.
So this was easily one of the most riveting books I have read in recent memory.
The characters were interesting and likable. The story was fascinating and well paced. I usually listen to audiobooks on the drive to work but with 14 I would have trouble peeling myself out of the car when I arrived at my destination.
The voice talent for the audiobook was also spot on. Both Peter Cline and Ray Porter man their posts with skill and pull you in to the narrative.
My one quibble was the abundance of shrugging (you'll see what I mean). The author could have just noted in the prologue that the reader should imagine the characters shrugging at all time.

Loved it!!!

This book was a really good mix of mystery, suspense, horror and humor. The plot twist is in the middle of the book so you get to follow it instead of the book just ending. The narrator is also very good. Highly recommended!

GREAT STORY!!! Leaves you wanting more

I came across this Novel by sheer chance, and I am so glad I did. The Narrator Ray Porter brings the Story to life sucks you into the story. Author Peter Clines, is now on my radar, and I hope(finger crossed) many more books to come in the series. Great book and Great Listen. I recommend to anyone who like a bit of history with their mystery.

Characters

Loved the characters voices the made me actually picture them talking and how they look

OK Book, Excellent Narrator

Would you recommend 14 to your friends? Why or why not?

Probably not, but I would recommend the narrator. The story travelled so well in the beginning and the characters were developing well, but then I feel the story didn't hold up so well in the end. I did read this on the recommendation of other readers and I can understand why they liked it, but for me, it was no surprise and it felt as though I'd read or heard the story before (I never watched Lost so there was no comparison there).

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

Every character was distinguishable and that is an experience in itself. Well done Mr Porter.

Pulls you in from the start

This has been one of the best books I've listened to in years. Characters are wonderful and the dialogue is well written and extremely entertaining. There is a great balance between humour and suspense, and the underlying plots help the story move along to the point you don't want it to end.