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

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.

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.

Exciting and thought-provoking. Strong and imaginative writing.

Six Figures: The Rising Storm" by Lamont Chatman is a thought-provoking and action-packed story that combines elements of sci-fi, dystopia, and history with contemporary issues. It explores the atrocities we tend to repeat, weaving in themes of race, warfare, status, and what it means to be human and to see each other as such.


If you've already read and enjoyed "Six Figures," you must listen to the audiobook. The initial experience was impactful, thrilling, and jarring. Revisiting the story through the audiobook years later brought back the emotions I felt when I first read the book.


The author's writing style is almost lyrical, possessing a rhythm of its own. His descriptions of warfare, loss, and the desire for vengeance and power leave the reader both exasperated and conflicted. The inversion of power and the return to the past, along with thoughtful characters dedicated to overcoming evil, create a world where conflicting interests for humanity intersect.


The Ragnaw want to destroy the earth. They are a vicious and capable alien force from another galaxy bent on destroying humanity. Upon their arrival to earth, determined to take it over, they are met with an obstacle preventing them from executing their plan. It’s here that we meet characters firmly united in their mission to save humanity not only from the Ragnaws but also to save it from itself.

We travel back in time during slavery and revisit the horrors of that period. Fast forward generations, and we can see that history is not only destined to repeat itself, but each time history is retold, we must fight harder to humanize those who have been dehumanized.

The overall premise is founded on the idea of a foreign entity invading your home and your life, and the lives of those you love, attempt to destroy your humanity, and then commodify your heritage, culture, and bodies. The collision between a historical and contemporary moral failure and aliens from another galaxy is a really good time.


The author weaves his story with sharp and believable descriptions and strategies of warfare. Of course, this is a fictional story with elements of science fiction and fantasy. However, the military strategies and deployment of action are written and expressed in an imaginable way.

The powers the Obasyn crystal possesses make sense in the context of the story. That is another feature of the writing style and storytelling that creates a realism that drives the story and the world-building.


The characters in the story are rarely morally ambiguous, which reinforces the notion that there is a clear and firm line between good and evil…depending on your perspective. Again, this is a thought-provoking, self-reflective thrill ride. The action and suspense are tempered with opportunities to place yourself in the place of the characters from your own lived worldview.


We have imaginative action, great character development, and themes that stay in the forefront of your brain as you read. I highly recommend this book.

Give this writer a chance. let's make em famous!

Ok, I gave this an overall 4 out of 5 for one reason. Sorry, but the first chapter was hard to get through. It was necessary, but I wish he could have found a better way to tell it. That being said, WOW! This story was awesome! It's an original story that I didn't see coming! I read his other book The Spread (which was also really good), so I was expecting a good book, but this far exceeded my expectations. It's writers like this who create stories like these that let me know writing isn't dead and AI won't be taking over writing anytime soon. Well done!

Draws you in!

I’m not typically an avid reader, but listening to this book has sparked a newfound interest. The storytelling and action are nothing short of exceptional, drawing you in and fueling your imagination. It’s the kind of narrative that feels cinematic, making you envision it as a film or TV series.

Very reminiscent of my favorite fantasy and sci-fi books

I really like this book. it reminds me of star wars mixed with Brandon Sanderson, Christopher Paolini, and Rebecca Yaros. Great story. I really love the immersion but not too intrusive detail!

Nice, interesting listen.

First off, I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review, so here it goes.

This was a pretty good listen but it did take me a bit to get in to it, but once it started going I breezed through it in only a couple days.
It seemed, to me, to be a bit muddled in the beginning but once all the characters were fleshed out it was easier going. It has a good story, the narration is done well and the overall feel of the book was well done. The characters were voiced well and each had their own personality and sound.
I did like the story, it was unique and very thought provoking and led to some pondering on my part.
In the end, I like the book and would recommend it to other listeners.