Slime Time

Creature Feature, Book 4

By: Michael Noe

Narrated by: Chris Lynch

Length: 1 hr and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Who will survive the onslaught when the slime comes to town?

Something crashed in Old Man Tate's field. Something out of this world and it's oozing through the town, destroying everything in its path. Who will survive the onslaught when the slime comes to town? B-movie fun when a new blob is slithery and slimy!

©2018 Michael Noe (P)2019 Catt Dahman

A Lackluster Journey Through Sewer Slime

In the audiobook "Slime Time: Creature Feature, Book 4," penned by Michael Noe and narrated by Chris Lynch, listeners are subjected to a tale that fumbles in its attempt to blend humor with horror. From the very outset, it becomes apparent that this narrative lacks a cohesive identity, striving to be both a comedy and a spine-chilling experience but faltering profoundly on both fronts.

One of the primary pitfalls lies in the characterization of the main protagonists, who are rendered as mere caricatures of B-movie heroes. Regrettably, these characters fail to develop into relatable or logical entities throughout the storyline. Their actions and decisions are inconsistent, leaving listeners puzzled and detached from any emotional investment in their fates.

A prime example of this erratic character behavior unfolds when a menacing blob crashes into Old Man Tate's field, wreaking havoc throughout the town. The main character, despite witnessing the destructive capabilities of the blob for a mere two seconds, inexplicably refuses to flee. Instead, the character boldly declares an intention to confront and stop the blob, a decision that defies not only logic but any semblance of genuine fear or survival instinct.

Furthermore, the narrative introduces a bizarre and unconvincing deviation from established blob lore. The blob, in a departure from its traditional characteristics, purportedly infiltrates individuals through orifices, consumes them from the inside out, and parades around in their discarded husks. This macabre twist not only feels forced but also raises questions about the internal consistency of the storyline, diverging from the established norms of the genre.

Equally perplexing is the blob's peculiar habit of leaving partially consumed husks strewn across the town, creating a narrative dissonance that detracts from the supposed horror. The decision to leave uneaten flesh adds an illogical element that disrupts the internal logic of the story, leaving listeners scratching their heads in confusion.

Despite investing time in listening to the audiobook a mere three days prior, the overall plot and resolution remain elusive and forgettable. This lack of lasting impact underscores the fundamental issues plaguing the narrative, reducing it to a fleeting and inconsequential experience.

While the narration by Chris Lynch is serviceable, it fails to elevate the audiobook to a level of distinction. Although not outrightly bad, the narration lacks the spark and charisma necessary to breathe life into a story that is, at its core, a disjointed mess.

"Slime Time: Creature Feature, Book 4" is a regrettable endeavor that fails to deliver on its promises of both comedy and horror. The inconsistent characterizations, illogical plot developments, and forgettable resolution make this audiobook a disappointing addition to the genre. Audiences are advised to steer clear of this narrative quagmire, as it ultimately amounts to a lackluster and forgettable ball of literary missteps.

the blob 2.0

really enjoyed this one takes me back to being a kid and eating pop corn and enjoying the creature feature movies in black and white, did it so much that I imagined scenes from the book in black and white.

Who doesn’t love a variant of the Blob

The blob was such a classic horror film. Who doesn’t live a good variant of it. Meteor crash, oozing slime, making out teens, a small town under attack. All the elements are there and woven together to form a great sci-fi grade b story. Loved it. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher

Slime Time

Total creature feature in book form. This brought me back to watching 80s movies of the same type. I liked it a lot. It was exactly as described and fun to go through. Good stuff.