Behind Blue Eyes

Behind Blue Eyes, Book 1

By: Anna Mocikat

Narrated by: David Reimer, Jessica Weyman

Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

In a future world ruled by warring mega-corporations, cyborg Nephilim believed she was fighting a righteous cause. As a powerful cybernetically enhanced elite soldier, her job is to do all the dirty work for the mega-corporation she belongs to. She and her elite cyborg squad are deployed on the most dangerous missions–to protect Olympias from threats outside and inside, at any cost.

One day, a malfunction in her implants separates her from the all-controlling grid. For the first time in her life, Nephilim is free. She learns that everything she has believed in all her life is a lie, and decides to defend her newfound freedom. But Metatron, the leader of her unit, has very special plans for her future and won’t let her get away. Soon, Nephilim finds herself hunted by the killer squads she once belonged to. She’s the best of them, but will her skills be enough to survive?

Blade Runner meets John Wick with a badass female lead!

©2020 Anna Mocikat (P)2023 Anna Mocikat

the voice acting was in my opinion awesome

ooof this book kept me on the edge of my toes but I absolutely loved it and I can't wait to read the others

Ugh

I just couldn't quite finish the story. The writing comes off as misogynistic at times with comments about how the guys are or are not "real men". The writer needs to work on using more contractions and honestly a lot of the characters were just very two dimensional. It just gave me the impression of a beginner writer that didn't get a good editor.

cyberpunk at it's best

The world:
do you ever wonder what it would be like if every major cooperation ruled the world? Behind Blue Eyes paints an eerie and terrifying future where corporations rule.

The characters:
Nephilim is easy to love and route for. Total bad ass.
Adriel: sleeper hit character. I hope I see more of him in book 2.
Metatron: great villain. Love to hate him.

Narration: David and Jessica are some of the best in the business! they have great chemistry and bring everyone to life.

I could go on and on but the long and short of it is if you want a cyberpunk book that will knock your socks off and leave you begging for more check this series out

Best Cyberpunk of the new millennium

I own all of the series as well as the compendium books 1-3, these are excellent works and I hope the author continues to publish additional works.

The audio production quality and narration is amazing for this series, and the voice actors are spot on for how I imagine the characters to sound.

I have always been a massive fan of the "classic" Cyberpunk: William Gibson, Philip K Dick, Neal Stephenson, and Isaac Asimov. My personal preference has always been the darker dystopian noir akin to the setting in the movie adaptation of Blade Runner and the 90s animes Ghost in the Shell, Armitage III, and Liquid TV's Aeon Flux.

I mention these prolific works because Behind Blue Eyes by Anna Mocikat is the ONLY modern-day cyberpunk that stands equally with these great works. The 90s was the end of the golden era of cyberpunk, but Mocikat has brought all of it back and more with Behind Blue Eyes.

Unlike several other works by the authors I mentioned earlier, Behind Blue Eyes is a remarkably well-thought-out story arc. The author has obviously spent copious amounts of time and paid meticulous detail to the plot and world-building of her stories. I have not encountered any plot holes, areas of suspension of disbelief, or eye-rolling "plot armor" for a main character.

Everything that takes place in the novels stays true to the rules set up for this dystopian cyberpunk future. All the characters act in a way that is logical and consistent within their character design and profile. None of the characters feel like marionette puppets, clumsily maneuvered due to lazy writing or the need to force a plot device or event to unfold.

Each of the main characters unfolds and develops as the story progresses. Initial impressions are quickly revealed to be classic case studies of why one should not judge a book by its cover. The characters develop into far more profound, complex, and nuanced beings as the story progresses and they are exposed to new opportunities, temptations, and shifting goals.

To reiterate, Behind Blue Eyes is far and away the most well-reasoned, developed, visionary, and engaging cyberpunk series of the last 24 years.

Generic, but quite alright

Writing and storyline feel very generic and follow normal cyberpunk megacorporation tropes from the megacorp soldier perspective. It's an easy listen, if you want something light to play in the background! They also put a surprising amount of effort into the recording, so there's also that going for it.

As a side note, author's fixation on power exchange over people dynamics is somewhat amusing.

Action Packed!

Behind Blue Eyes is an action packed thrill ride through a dystopian future where the angels are made of titanium. it's sexy and violent and leaves you wanting more. Excellent story and performance!

This Is Exactly What I Needed!!

I've been trying to find a good cyberpunk series to get into for a long time and couldn't find anything interesting...until now!!! This was better than I could have imagined and I'm completely hooked!! I just downloaded the second book!

Jumps right in with guns blazing!

A story about a cyborg soldier who struggles with herself and rediscovers what it means to be Human, and also the dark side of humanity that comes with it. Fast-paced, no nonsense thrill ride like a cyberpunk novel should be. I highly recommend this for veterans and anybody new to the genre. If you haven't picked up a copy, do so now.

The next big thing in science fiction!

Behind Blue Eyes is going to be the next big thing in science fiction!

This book has everything! Action, adventure, romance, self-discovery, and the human urge for freedom even in cyborgs!

We meet Nephilim (I loved the use of biblical names) who is a partial cyborg who begins experiencing doubts about the perfect system they live in. The futuristic world that Mocikat created is incredible. Every facet was well thought out, from the Guardian Angels themselves to the way the normal humans lived.

I adored Nephilim. She was an incredible main character who I rooted for the whole time. In fact, every character was wonderful. The villains were exquisitely crafted, and each side character was an important addition to the story.

As Nephilim struggles with her newfound independence and a budding romance, we follow her journey as she attempts to discover who she is and what she wants to be in the future, which is a theme that so many of us can relate to.

I loved every aspect of this book when I first read it and listening to it again was just as amazing! If you haven’t checked out this series yet then what are you waiting for?

Highly recommend this book!!

Behind Blue Eyes flows like water, it has everything you'd wish for and more in a cyberpunk story. The characters are exciting, and you get the sense that everyone has a purpose in the story, no one gets left behind. The dialogue between characters feels real and has a purpose making you alert and crave more of what's ahead of you.

The story begins on a mission led by the head of the guardian angels. It explains who and what the guardian angels are and their purposes in life. It gives you a clear image of how beautiful and intimidating they are. And what they are capable of doing to anyone standing in their way.

In this new world set in the distant future where everything is divided between three mega-corporations. Olympias, Rosprom, and TogbuaXiang. The main focus will be on Olympias City 1 where our main characters live and do their business. It's the beautiful cyberpunk city of your dreams, where you have everything you need to survive and live your life to the fullest. At least so it seems. You will get a detailed view of the everyday life of the guardian angels and the megalopolis they live in.

You will not be disappointed by Behind blue eyes book 1. The narrators of this book are very talented and give their best performance so you'll have the best experience of the story. I highly recommend Behind Blue Eyes Book 1. Written by the talented author: Anna Mocikat