Skynoise

A Time Travel Thriller

By: Ernie Lindsey

Narrated by: Rebecca Roberts

Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

In 1587, over 100 colonists, desperate for a better life in the new world, disappear without a trace from a settlement on tiny Roanoke Island, just off the coast of North Carolina.

And now, in the present day, tremendous, undulating wails are being heard in the sky all over the world, with no apparent earthly origin.

To Helen Weils, best-selling author and respected academic, history is a realm of observable facts, each one carefully weighed and inspected. So when she encounters Chip Sledd, a conspiracy theorist who insists there's an unimaginable connection between the disappearance of the colonists in 1587 and the strange noises in the sky, she's quick to dismiss his theories as the irrational ramblings of a lunatic. But when black-suited agents begin pursuing her and Chip, Helen soon realizes that the past is a lot more flexible than she ever thought possible - and seeking the truth sometimes means accepting the strangest theory of them all.

In this riveting time travel techno thriller, USA Today best-selling author Ernie Lindsey takes listeners on a captivating journey throughout history. With a blend of mystery, suspense, psychological drama, and fast-paced action adventure, Skynoise promises, and delivers.

©2014 Ernie Lindsey (P)2015 Ernie Lindsey

great read....

Sky Noise... a well-written book about time travel. Chip has been stalking Helen Weils for quite some time. Helen always considered Chip was nuts, but always let him down easy. One day Chip corners Helen and makes her listen to him and suddenly she is in danger. Whether she wants to be or not, Helen is now involved in this sci-fi / adventure / romance / fantasy world of time travel thanks to Chip. Now Chips enemies are her enemies too or at least the enemies believe she is. Travel along with Chip and Helen as they risk their lives jumping thru history to re-write some of the wrongs in our past and every time they make a jump, it is recorded in our history books as a sky noise!

The author, Ernie Lindsey did a great job writing this book. The plot is excellent and loaded with lots of twists and turns. It is very fast paced, so pay attention or you will get lost. The narrator, Rebecca Roberts did a fantastic job delivering this story to us with all her multiple voices and only added to the thrill of the story with all her excitement!

Skynoise

What made the experience of listening to Skynoise the most enjoyable?

Rebecca Roberts is quite a good narrator!

Have you listened to any of Rebecca Roberts’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes,she is wonderful!

Any additional comments?

Skynoise is a fast fun read,though I listened to it! Rebecca Roberts is a wonderful narrator and brings it all to life.As long as you remember that this is fiction,you will enjoy this time travel,full of intrigue,rollercoaster of a novel!"I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com."

Not what I expected

I was not sure what to expect coming into this book. I heard it was a time travel book, but also a romance? As it turns out it isn’t really either of those things. It is a modern sci-fi that keeps you guessing all the way to the end.

Helen is the main character in this rambunctious read. She is in charge of the narrative the whole time. You only know what she knows and things unfold for you as they do for her. Lots of things to suss out along the way.

Chip seems like a nut, most of the time, but there is a grain of truth in every conspiracy. He runs you on a merry chase, what with his lies and misdirections.

There are time travel elements, that play out with the story, but I don’t want to give that away. Suffice to say, it is a really fascinating twist on the whole theme.

I loved Helen’s sarcastic wit and constantly questioning things. She is a great character, which makes the book engaging. Having such a strong female lead, she needed a foil, enter Chip. He is dopey and cute, which makes him totally endearing! In a way they make a balanced couple. In the end, they are very well matched. Again, trying to preserve the plot and stay spoiler free.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Rebecca Roberts, who is a new voice for my ears. I loved her read and the energy she infuses into the story. Her tone fits the sarcastic lead to a tee. I love a swift pace, she definitely delivers. Her energy adds to the story in all the best ways. I am going to have to look for more of her reads, because she gave me very happy ears!

Overall, this was a great read with many twists and turns. The only disappointment I had, was it was only about the Roanoke mystery in a roundabout way. I came into it expecting a book all about that mystery, as I have a little history nerd in me who is fascinated by the mystery of it all. I can forgive the change of topic, as it was a fascinating story from beginning to end.

Disappointed

Hard to get through but I wanted to be sure there wasn't a redeeming ending. There wasn't. I enjoyed the setting of Hampton Roads, but the repetitive dialogue and confusing preachy monologues negated even that enjoyment. The story was not tied together well and the narrator's attempt at accents were painfully off.

Unpredictable

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes; the plot is decent and you can't predict the ending.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. I changed my mind about who the good guys and bad guys were several times.

What about Rebecca Roberts’s performance did you like?

She did an outstanding job of performance. Her range of voices is excellent and she can produce excitement and fear that is realistic.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Due to the length it two sittings.

Any additional comments?

This book was provided free of charge in exchange for a review.

The time travel theme was done very well. The evil government agents were very believable. The characters at times seemed to be a bit immature but the story line flowed well and the overall story was good.

Did you hear something ??

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Most highly. Very entertaining time travel/ historical thriller with a bit of romance thrown in. Clearly well researched and done with panache and style. Entertaining is the best reason to listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Our male hero, without a doubt. Courage and guile make his character complete.

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

She does in many ways. Clearly activates the many characters, and does so with a light dexterious touch.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Not much of a movie buff these days, but maybe " Voices from the past"

Any additional comments?

My only major beef with this offering is the wimpy aspects of the female lead character. Whiny and not the sharpest knife in the drawer at time, which was mildly annoying. That said, this is a fine offering, and I highly recommend it.

Suspend your disbelief and really enjoy the ride!

Time travel, twisted history, action, adventure, mystery, interpersonal relationships. Got you hooked yet? Irregularly paced, but a good thing in this case. Characters are well developed and believable. Plot is solid with some great twists. Don't miss this one.
Best possible scenario is that you get to HEAR this book. I was fortunate to have it suggested by Book Gorilla and got the kindle version plus the Audible for less than $5.00. This is clearly a case of a perfect match between book and audio performer! RR truly brings life and liveliness to the characters and smooth rendition of the tale itself. Characters are clearly delineated with voice and inflections. Her voice is pleasant and delivery requires no speed adjustment.

Time Travel thriller

Great narration by Rebecca Roberts. Interesting story with conspiracy theories, time travel, chases, more.

Enjoyed every minute!

Skynoise is a very entertaining story. Loved the conspiracy theory angle. Would have liked to have had more on the relationship between Helen and Chip, but, all in all enjoyed the story. Good explanation on the time travel and the way it worked in the story. Narration was very well done. I was able to recognize the characters by the different voices and inflections of speech. At one point, I was telling my husband about 'a movie I had watched' and then realized I didn't know how the 'movie' ended because I was going to tell him about Skynoise! lol Yes, it was THAT vivid in my mind. I will definitely recommend this to others!

Never quite sure who I could trust

Skynoise is the first book I have read by Ernie Lindsay. This book is a great time-travel sci-fi mystery thriller with elements of history and a touch of romance. I felt the time travel theory was explained well enough for me to grasp without exploding my brain. The plot kept me guessing the whole way through, I was never quite sure who I could trust.

I listened to the audiobook edition which I received free from Audiobook Blast in exchange for an honest review. The narrator was well suited to the story. Rebecca Roberts spoke clearly and at a good pace. Her characterisations were fantastic and she helped to build the tension throughout the book.