Oblivion Engine

By: Joshua Done

Narrated by: Christian J. Gilliland

Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

With his closest friend dead, killed by an experimental virtual reality device, Jorg finds himself in more danger than he ever imagined. He suddenly has access to an endless fountain of hyper advanced technology - technology everyone else wants and is willing to kill him to get. With no other choice, Jorg goes toe to toe with corrupt institutions, his own government, and even greater threats. Little does Jorg know that the fate of all mankind will hinge on the choices he makes after the horrible accident that started it all.

©2020 Joshua Done (P)2021 Joshua Done

My fist book by Joshua Done

Loved the characters in this book! And the story line really had me and kept me interested and intrigued.
These guys have to deal with one of them having his consciousness transferred into the computer right at the beginning of the story and keeping from being caught by corporations and governments.
This is a fun ride that takes you all over.
I would say more but I don't want to give away any spoilers.
It's not LitRPG, but if you like that genre, like I do, I'm pretty sure you're going to love this book.
A Sci-fi thrill ride.
Done and Gilliland do a great job.

loved it

great book, very well written, kept me hooked to the end even the narrator did a great job. definitely a series I'll keep listening to as more comes out.

Great story!

This audio book was like an action packed movie. Well written and it had me hooked. Definitely worth checking out!

Great Sci-Fi book

I really enjoyed listening to this one It had me captivated from the first chapter to the last. It has just enough of a military feel to it that this old vet can identify with some of the characters. I can't wait for more. Well Done Joshua!!

Bobiverse fans delight!

Did you read the Bobiverse and want more? Well here it is! One key difference that I loved: instead of a single powerful AI this one has a crew of humans working with him, including his best friend. It added a layer of dynamic that I loved! A light read with a whirlwind romp off earth and into a hostile space. Loved it!

Fast paced and relatable characters

I have been reading physical science fiction books my whole life and have recently been drawn to their audiobook counterparts. What Oblivion Engine brings to the table is a great story that throws you into the action right off the bat while using the action to endear you to the characters.

The way that you meet new characters is reminiscent of 1980s action movies, but then it develops character like the classic plots of great science fiction. A LOT happens in the early part of the book, but it happens in a way that is very organic and doesn't feel forced. It feels like a 10 book series but reads like a collection of short stories about the same characters. There is an entire universe full of characters, lore, and story that is waiting to be discovered here!

I want to keep the review short and spoiler free because I want you to give it a listen.

The narrator does an excellent job of voicing the characters and even uses some voice effects to further separate the different characters. Normally, I listen to audiobooks at about 1.5 speed but his voice is engaging and animated enough that I only sped it up to about 1.2. Dramatic pauses and space between sentences seem to be the norm with audiobooks, and I appreciate that it isn't the case here.

Overall, I loved it and if you are a fan of the genre than Oblivion Engine won't disappoint!

When are we getting a sequel?

Very cool!

Listened to this over the last week. One of the best sci fi prog stories i've read. Really, really cool!

I loved it

wow, is what i can say. this book goes from 0 to 100 pretty fast and stays there. never a dull moment. and
the story is great. worth your time and money

What a great book!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great characters. It was fast-paced and well thought out. I'd highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys hard science fiction. I don't know if there will be a second book, but I'd grab it up. This one does warrant a second or third listen.

Sequel when!?

My elevator pitch synopsis: Through an unlikely series of events two friends manage to develop technology that marks them as targets of greedy local governments, they must turn to extreme measures to maintain their freedom. I really enjoyed this story. It's a very fast paced, fun sci-fi romp. It's the creamier side of sci-fi without a focus on hard numbers and science, and I don't consider that a negative. It's an engaging story that kept me entertained, ends with a satisfying conclusion that I don't feel is an annoying gotcha cliffhanger moment, but also sets things up for a good follow up story. Looking forward to more, definitely recommended.