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)

Very cool story line.

Would you listen to 14 again? Why?

yes, It's a cool story that takes a turn and some twist.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 14?

the opening of the door 14. And the other side of the mind melting world.

Which scene was your favorite?

when some of the tenants went to the other side and learned what they were living in.

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

the mystery of the building with Nate and learning what was under the paint on the walls.

Any additional comments?

I'd say to every one that this is a good story.

Inventive

If you could sum up 14 in three words, what would they be?

An Inventive Story, Well Developed Relationships, Creative Concept, Must Be Willing to Suspend Reality.

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

I don't recall laughing and it isn't really a crying book, but I did enjoy it.

you'll never guess where this is headed

I didn't want this book, my boyfriend did.. we listened to it on our commute to work and for a book that is totally out of left field for my tastes I couldn't wait to finish the story. The only disappointing thing to me is that there was no sequel.

Great book, but be warned that it gets Sci-Fi

I would recommend this book to a friend who is not afraid to delve into a little bit of science fiction. I loved the character development and I think Peter Clines did a great job keeping the readers attention with a non-stop plot and a great protagonist. This book was incredible and kept me listening for long periods of time. Its one of those books that you wish you hadn't finished so quickly because the characters are your friends!

scared the bejesus out of me

months later - I'm still thinking about this book. One of the best on Audible.

Everything is fantastic until the end!

What did you love best about 14?

The writing, the reading, the characters!!! The characters were the best, you can imagine these people really existing. The mystery was edge of the seat and yet so realistic until the end. This book is awesome until the ending, stupid ending but I don't regret listening because the journey was so entertaining!

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

Yes and No, the overall book is a fantastic realistic mystery until the end

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

Great reader! His voice goes perfect with the character he reads for

Any additional comments?

Great book bad ending. I would still recommend it though!

A good listen even if with minor oddities

Love the story but a couple thing stood out. Underwater is not silent. It is very noisy and secondly, when accosted by a madman, shoot him don’t reason with him. Listened to nearly straight through, very exciting last hour ending!

wow

This story was amazing. Ray was as good as ever. can't wait to start book #2.

great story

started out kind of slow but definitely picked up and continued to keep my attention really liked the twist and turns.

Absolutely enjoyable.

"14" is a testament of Peter Clines' level of craftsmanship. The book starts showing the everyday grind of the life of everyday people in LA and evolves into a story that you don't want it to end. Ray Porter's performance is, as always, amazing. The complains of some listeners about the lack of story shows that they never listened more than one hour, and even then, they didn't pay any attention to it.