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)

Get over it...it was a fun read...

This book definitely has a little cheese, but everything is better with CHEESE. Seriously, the narrator was great. He was working hard to create all of these characters. The idea behind the conflict in the book was very creative. It you want to understand the physics of everything in this book, you are not going to like it. But, it you need something a little creepy and a little creative, it is a good pick.

Good characters brought to life by great narration

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

The narration added much to the creation of the characters.

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

This is a good read. Not top tier scifi, but good. You will want to get through it.

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

Timing and pace are done well in this book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no.

Almost . . .

Almost a mystery, almost science fiction/fantasy. Overall well performed, in fact, I think that narrator helped keep the characters separate for me, but it seemed to go for a very long time in an investigative phase, and then, all of a sudden, the world changes, and it's over. It almost feels like there was a really good outline for the novel, but due to deadlines, the characters and plot could not be fully realized.

Unique story with an excellent performace

Ray Porters performance is deserving of somekind of audiobook award. Additionally, the story was unique enough to keep you interested throughout...though I honestly expected something completely different at almost ever turn. But was satisfied with the outcome. Hats-off to Clines for his intelligent, contemporary and witty dialog and Porters ability to bring it to life...a great one-two combination. Only four stars on the story, simple because I wanted more detail and there were a few incomplete bits introduced in the story that were never addressed. Otherwise it is an audiobook well worth your time and money!

Genre bending

This book doesn't fit any molds. Once you finish it you realize It blends a couple different common story lines. It works well though. Saying much more could mean giving away spoilers. The narrator does a great job of giving individual voices. Twice I've listened and I'm sure I will again.

Halfway Thru! Couldn't Wait!

This book grabbed me quick, I have been listening non-stop...the characters all feel real. Especially Nate...I dunno, yet, how this mystery turns out...but it reads like an old Hardy Boys type mystery--but loads better! A mysterious building, filled with mysterious clues, and mysterious tenants...all of it contiuously building the suspense until at the halfway point I am wishing I could turn the speed up on the recording and listen FASTER! LOL This is a really great escapist novel, I highly recommend it.

Like Surprises??

It pays to read reviews about books that you may have never heard of or considered. It sounded intriguing, but this was my first experience with this author. Page-turner story, unique and believable characters, twists and turns that keep you wondering where this story is going......and then wondering how it's going to unfold. The narrator Ray Porter is incredibly talented. With a list of male and female characters, he didn't really have to tell you who was talking. The voice variations were clear. At one point, he voices a darker character that gave me goosebumps. It's not all suspense.....I did find myself laughing out loud at some of the conversations and one-liners. I found myself absorbed and entertained at every level.

Fun and Excitement!

I never read books of this genre but was intrigued by the positive reviews I read on audible. The story, narration and characters exceeded my expectations. I couldn't turn off my ipod and listened late into the night. This story would make a great movie and I hope it hits the big screen sometime. I appreciated the humorous dialogue and the interesting range of characters. The narrator does a great job of giving consistent, unique voices to each character.

gripping

We trust the world we live in - that is, until we discover that reality is not so safe and sound as we'd hoped.
This book takes us from normal everyday life, job hunting, and fancying your neighbour - when, wham. There's another world on the doorstep, and the danger is imminent and terrifying.
The plot grabs, the reader's initial scepticism is overcome by the pace and description.
This is certainly well written, the characterisation is excellent, and the narrator is ideal for this storyline.
I recommend an adventurous read.

Kinda silly but kinda fun

It was a fun and intriguing listen while the mystery unraveled. But then it descended into silly, cliched sci-fi writing that was difficult to take seriously. That being said, it was fairly entertaining overall.