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)

Loved it!

Which scene was your favorite?

Too many to specifically name one.

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

There were parts where I gasped or laughed out loud.

Any additional comments?

I loved all the characters and almost felt like I lived in the building with them. The story is great, narrator is great. You can't go wrong choosing this book.

Good then weird

I really enjoyed the beginning of the book: characters are fun, mystery is believable.... But then the book gets too over-the-top-creepy and not believable and it lost me. Overall fun read though

Fantastic Book

As another reviewer mentioned, I came into '14' with no expectations and very little idea of the storyline. I bought it based on the reviews and the short description provided by the Publisher. The book was a blast from beginning to end. Story was sharp and the read/listen was never dull. The L.A. of the book could not have been more right-on. The dialogue was snappy and witty, and throughout I was amazed at how natural it sounded. The reader was amazing, one of the best I have ever heard. Don't miss out on this one, it is a wild ride.

So much more than I expected.

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

I really don't know since I have not read the print version. I do know the first hour was a struggle to get through both in story and narration. However, after that I really got wrapped up in the different voices, they do sometime blur, but over I feel that narration really helped to lend to the story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 14?

There are quite a few but nothing I can say withoout giving away storyline.

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

I have not listened to Ray Porter before but I would consider listening to him again.

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

There were definitely some suspenseful and sad moments where you are pulling for the characters. I would not say that any one emotion was extreme though.

Any additional comments?

I was really suprised by how much I enjoyed this book! I would even read it again. Do yourself a favor and get through the first hour!

Incredibly entertaining

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

Top 10

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

As far as I'm concerned, Ray Porter is the best narrator out there. He has a way of bringing a book to life in a way that others can not. I do searches specifically for books he has narrated.

Any additional comments?

I love books and drive about 1k miles a week. As a result, Audible has been a godsend for me. I've gone through 102 books over the past 3 years. Although I'm a big nonfiction history fan I do occasionally go to fiction. I chose this book specifically because Ray Porter is the narrator. The story is a sci-fi / horror. Is it realistic, of course not, a little far fetched even for sci-if, sure. But I'm not looking for "realistic" make believe. The book has suspense, action, twists, but most importantly it is incredibly entertaining. At the end of the day, I'm looking for something that grabs my attention, keeps me entertained and if I find my self sitting in my driveway for an hour because I "need" to hear more, I think the author and narrator have done their job, which is exactly why I rated this book 5 stars.

Another great book

I do not like science fiction but loved this book so much I got the fold next. I liked this one more than the fold but they were great books

Part Tales of the City, part Scooby Doo with a bit

Any additional comments?

Part Tales of the City, part Scooby Doo with a bit of John Dies in the End...how could you not like a book like this. Very different.

lets you think

What did you love best about 14?

The storyline was original

What did you like best about this story?

The way the book unfolded. It wasn't to slow and kept you wondering what was going on.

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

Excellent performance. One the best female voices I've heard.the characters were clearly defined male and female.

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

At times I laughed others it bummed me out. I got attached to the characters.

Any additional comments?

Its a fun original story. I have read a lot of scify,fantasy,and a few steam punk. The characters aren't frustratingly idiotic and intentionally over looking common things. Its well worth a credit and I dare say regular price..yeah I said regular price

Believable science fiction - at least for a while

Would you listen to 14 again? Why?

I would absolutely listen again, as the story is compelling and interesting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really liked Tim. He was portrayed as down to earth and mysterious.

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

He really did a good job of making each character believable, and since there was a lot of characters there for a while, his acting made it so much easier to differentiate between them.

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

The story really picked up pace when they discovered what was hiding behind the plastering in each room.

Any additional comments?

If you like science fiction, even if it's far fetched, then you'll probably like this book. If you prefer believable stories, this is definitely not for you.

Loved it!

I loved this book! Only didn't give it 5 stars because of some predictability. If I could have I would give it 4 3/4 stars!