Six Figures: The Rising Storm

De: Lamont R Chatman

Narrado por: Johnny Neal

The past and future collide in a balance between good and evil, survival and annihilation.

The end of a decades-long intergalactic war has brought the victorious warmongering horde, the Ragnaw, to earth. Although defeated, the Obasyn race sends the human race one last chance to battle the Ragnaw plague. The Obasyn crystal wields the capability to gift beings powers of unimaginable proportions, but there can only be six of these miraculous individuals. They will have to work together to preserve humanity, but will they be enough?

With the arrival of the vicious alien species, human history as we know it will be completely distorted. Will humanity join together or die with infighting as the Ragnaw prepare their final assault against civilization?

©2023 Lamont Chatman (P)2024 Lamont Chatman

An original and creative take on superheroes

The alternative history setting is really clever and the author takes on the basic super hero concept from a fresh angle.

Really interesting and thought provoking

This story of the six really grabs you from the start and doesn't let go. It's a well detailed alternate world with enough truth to make it recognizable. It's a battle of philosophy and power that keeps you guessing with every twist and turn. If you like science fiction, you'll love this.

Imaginative, Poetic, Intense

This is an intense listen. A mix of historical imagination, a hint of Octavia Butler, and some poetic moments. This was fun!

Captivating! Impossible to put down.

This was original in a way that only comes around once in a lifetime, if that. Hooks you immediately and leaves you wanting more. This kind of story telling is so lost in our modern age; it's beyond refreshing to read something that builds a nuanced fictional world in your minds eye while still honing in on realtime human experience. This is the focal point of being an avid reader - to become so immersed and lost in other worldly matters while simultaneously connecting to our truest selves. 10/10.

Beginning was kind of confusing but was compelling in the second half

First off I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review

so overall I enjoyed it. the narrator did a very good job, each character had a distinct voice and personality. the story itself is entertaining and decently written. The biggest criticism I have is that the first half relies on flash backs and flash forwards and there is no transition whatsoever between scenes. I felt that once the team was assembled and the story started moving in a more linear way, it really got good and compelling. I definitely hope there is a sequel, I think there is a lot more that can be done in this world. I just hope that in the sequel we get a little bit of a pause between scenes and chapters lol.