Criterium

De: Tyler Jones

Narrado por: James Olivas

Fighting the same addiction that killed his father, a young man stumbles across a strange bike that take him on a terrifying ride into darkness.

©2020 Tyler Jones (P)2020 Tyler Jones

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A truly excellent novella. The prose is perfect, the story beautifully balanced, and the atmosphere is so strong it feels like you could cut it with a knife. Haunting, uncanny, and profound: the strongest and most compelling new voice that I've read in a very long time." (Michael Marshall Smith, author of Only Forward and The Straw Men)

"This book spoke to me on an emotional and spiritual level. I was moved. Haunted. An arresting story from start to finish...such a powerful piece. I'm adding Zach Ayers to my list of fictional characters who live in my soul forever. His story is achingly beautiful." (Sadie Hartmann, Cemetery Dance)

Let’s go for a bike ride …

This is not the type of story I generally read but after having just finished “Almost Ruth” which was so good it compelled me to give this one a try. This is a very original and imaginative story about the evils of addiction symbolized by a crazy bike ride told from the viewpoint of the addict. I enjoyed this book very much. It was well written and fast-paced and I would recommend to anyone looking to read something a little different.

Beautiful and disturbing

Tyler has a way with words that paint a vivid picture. I was hooked from the first sentence.
As an ex addicted this book rang so loudly in me. I related with every feeling conveyed throughout the story.
A horror story about addiction, loss, self discovery and second chances.
10 out of 10

Scary, fun, horror, hope and redemption

I wasn't familiar with Tyler Jones before this but he came recommended. I really enjoyed this short listen. Per the picture, yes there is a crazy possessed bike, fire & horror. Yet this is really a coming of age book filled with despair after loss, bad decisions in losing yourself, with eventual hope of redemption before it's too late. Nice surprise as I wasn't sure what to expect.

Possessed bicycle changing lives, one ride at a time!!

I enjoyed this book from the very beginning and it kept me thoroughly engaged. I had all the feelings and I loved the ending. Great performance as well. I highly recommend this book if you like the main character having growth, redemption and being a well developed character…this story is for you!!

Addiction and Grief

What a wild ride (literally!). Zach's father died in a horrific way due to his addiction to drugs and Zach isn't coping well. Instead of comforting his Mother and little sister in their combined grief, Zach follows in his father's footsteps and turns to drugs.

When he discovers a vintage-style bicycle, he decides to steal it, sell it, and use the money to buy the drugs he craves. Instead, the bike seems to have other ideas and Zach is taken on a ride to the death!

The author has done a fantastic job in creating characters struggling with grief and addiction. The bike ride from hell is truly horrific and you could experience every emotion and injury along with Zach.

The narrator did a great job and added a lot to this short book. This is the second book I have read by this author, but it won't be my last! Truly an up and coming horror star (IMO!).