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)

Edge of your seat! WOW!

Would you consider the audio edition of 14 to be better than the print version?

Did not read it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Xela. She was quite a character, unusual, artsy, and smart.

Have you listened to any of Ray Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No but I would again.

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

I don't know in one sitting but I certainly couldn't wait to get back to it!

Any additional comments?

This was a surprisingly exciting story enhanced by the talented Ray Porter. Twists and turns and heart-stopping action. Mysterious, too. What a treat!

good book, slow beginning, but it's worth it.

in the beginning is really slow at the end it's really worth it to read all of it. if you're really into a little bit of science a little bit of fiction , this is the perfect book for you.

Nice quick fun story.

Would you try another book from Peter Clines and/or Ray Porter?

I may but i have to read positive feedback out of other people before i spend my time on it.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Most interesting is the mystery itself and how slowly they are uncovering it. That made it a page turner. Least interesting is when the mystery was revealed and everything went Hollywood action style on the end.

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

He was consistently good and loved how he brought the characters to life.

Was 14 worth the listening time?

I was expecting something more at the end but it fell flat in my opinion but it was still a time well spent.

Any additional comments?

Fun read but the ending is not as mind blowing as i expected.

Loved this - amazing adventure!!

This book was AWESOME - the best I've read/listened to in as long as I can remember. It kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next right up until the end, and it built up to the perfect climax - to the point where I was practically yelling in my car as I drove and listened. This book combined all of the things that I love most - lots of interesting characters, mystery, history, suspense, ultimate adventures, and the narrator did a great job. I can't wait to read more by this author! My only question - when is this going to be made into a movie?

Top Notch character work development and storytelling...

Only enhanced by Ray Porter's incredibly engrossing performance.
Listened to it in less than a week.
Couldn't stop it!

Very fun book.

Where does 14 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was super up till near the end. Then, I think it just got a little hoaky for me.. but it was still a fun story and well performed. Narrator did the characters very well.

Um.....WOW!!!

Ray Porter is magnificent! How he juggled all of the characters with so much dialogue is amazing. No two "voices" were alike. I will look for more narrated by him.

The story is Friends mixed with Lost and sprinkled with Star Wars. How's that for a combo? I wasn't sure I'd like the sci-fi touches but they made the story a lot more fun. The writer's sarcastic wit was really entertaining too. I'm kind of wondering if there will be a sequel.....

Interesting story....

It took a little while to get where it was going, but overall served it's purpose on a long road trip this summer.

The book reader was excellent!

Fun, Smart and Engaging

Having never read one of Peter Cline's books I had no expectations when I downloaded this audio book. I am
so glad I did as I found myself glued to my iPhone whenever I turned this story on. The characters were relatable, the dialogue seemed genuine to what real people would say and the story was flat out good. Narration was spot on and I will be recommending this book to my friends.

A must read!

Peter Clines tells an amazing story here. Nate Tucker needs a place to go, and he hears about the Kavach building from a nominal co-worker. The rent is cheap, utilities are included, and it's even a little closer to work. So opens 14. Soon Nate learns there are some mysteries surrounding his new home, some of them with even darker ramifications than any of his neighbors dared imagine.

This is not a horror novel by any means. It is definitely a supernatural thriller, and without a doubt one of the best books I've ever read. I think of it as Lost meets Stephen King, they get drunk at a bar and have a love child. The story is well-written, the pacing is excellent, and the characters are very interesting.

Ray Porter does a superb job, and pulls off several convincing accents to boot. The production quality is very good as well. GET THIS BOOK.