14

By: Peter Clines

Narrated by: Ray Porter

Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Science Fiction, 2013

Padlocked doors. Strange light fixtures. Mutant cockroaches.

There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s. Because every room in this old Los Angeles brownstone has a mystery or two. Mysteries that stretch back over a hundred years. Some of them are in plain sight. Some are behind locked doors. And all together these mysteries could mean the end of Nate and his friends. Or the end of everything....

©2012 Peter Clines and Permuted Press (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A riveting apocalyptic mystery in the style of LOST." (Craig DiLouie, author of The Infection and The Killing Floor)

"A wholly original story that weaves together mystery and the apocalypse like a finely tuned band." (Evan Roy, Bricks of the Dead)

LOVE LOVE LOVE !!!

the Story is unique and engaging - and the narrator is my all time favorite! I have literally listened to this book at least 5 times it's so good!
worth the credit, worth your time! enjoy!

Gripping mystery!

I haven’t been so captivated by a book in a very long time. After an initial teaser it starts off very low key with an unremitting background tension that continuously grows to almost unbearable amount as the story progresses. The characters are excellent and the narrator does an amazing job of giving unique voice to each person. This should be a movie or series! Men in Black meets H.P. Love craft.

could not put it down

If you could sum up 14 in three words, what would they be?

Fantastic, wanting more

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

My first review, the narrator for me makes the book this guy was great. A good narrator makes a good book great, a great book better, and a bad book bearable to listen to. This audio book had it all, story, characters, and well preformed, didn't want to stop didn't want it to end. Wish there was a part two, you'll have to get the book if want a great listen.

Creative story and a brilliant performance

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

Absolutely, it is a captivating book

What was one of the most memorable moments of 14?

When the Nate, Zilla and Roger went through the tunnels to discover the truth of the building.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the tenants opened door 14.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

I normally do not like Sci-fi or fantasy stories but this was so well written and performed. It had something for everybody, romance, action, suspense and intrigue. Thoroughly enjoyable book!

Listened for 12 hours straight.....couldn't stop!

What made the experience of listening to 14 the most enjoyable?

The story was just so original in how it built the suspense that I couldn't stop listening to it. The plot was clever as hell and I had no idea where it would end up. I am pleased to say I didn't see the turn it would take at the end so the twist was such a bonus treat....this book was just a lot of fun to listen to. You will be hooked in a few minutes! I am a Jeremy Robinson and Jonathan Maberry fan so I will now add Peter Clines to my fav list. I am downloading another of his books right after this!

It's a Roller Coaster!

If you could sum up 14 in three words, what would they be?

What a ride!

What was one of the most memorable moments of 14?

This book had so many twists and turns it was hard to see where it was going, but once it was all revealed, it held up strongly. It was a fun, great listen!

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

I loved his performance of the various characters (and there were many!). He put a lot of thought into how they sounded and was able to carry it through the entire story. I also love his voice.

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

You don't want to know what's behind all the doors...

Any additional comments?

I couldn't stop listening to it. I try to dole myself out 2-3 hours of listening at a time. I basically inhaled this book through my ears.

Fold me 14 Ways

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

Ray did an excellent job on both 14 and The Fold.

Any additional comments?

I found "The Fold" first, and then pleased with that read backtracked into "14." I was not disappointed with either. Don't let the Publisher's Summary bore you into passing on either 14 or The Fold, both are well worth the listen. They are mystery mixed with sci-fi, mixed with geek romance. I can, with no reservation, recommend them. You don't need to start with 14, but I'd recommend listening to them in order.

Entertaining

This was a good story. The narrator is good, but could be better. He has has slight pauses which throw you off at first, though you get used to them in time.

Engaging apocalyptic read, hard to pull away!

Where does 14 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's definitely among the top 5

What was one of the most memorable moments of 14?

The point in which the lead character glimpses things no one else sees...yet.

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

Porter performed a wide variety of voices with realistic delivery of dialogue. He brought the words even more alive with witty turn of phrase.

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

Protect The World

So good, I recommend to everyone

It's an LA story, a mystery, a sci-fi and a nerd story. I recommend to everyone I know that is into sci-fi. The last third really surprised me as I wasn't expecting the turn it takes, but I like it. The performance is excellent and turned me on to checking out other books he reads. He does a great job of keeping the characters unique so you can just enjoy the story.