The In Between

A Novel

By: Michael Landweber

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Mark Boyett

Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

In this wildly imaginative novel for fans of Dark Matter and Ready Player One, listeners are transported to the near future, and when a young boy attempting to teleport gets lost in transit, his parents will do whatever it takes to find him in “the in between.” 

The year is 2047, and teleportation is the cutting-edge transportation method of choice - Teleportation Services International (TSI) operates facilities in all of the world’s major cities. When Lillian, a TSI employee, wins a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation, she knows it’s just a photo op for the tech giant, but she takes the opportunity and books a trip to Tokyo with her husband Jackson and their six-year-old son Cole. But before they arrive, tragedy strikes: Cole disappears in transit. 

Lillian and Jackson take very different paths to cope: Lillian wants justice for her son's death and attempts to find those responsible by conducting a covert investigation from within TSI. Jackson, meanwhile, is convinced that Cole is still alive somewhere in “the in between” and teleports back and forth from Japan, over and over again, to find him. 

Ultimately, this explosive and thought-provoking story asks ambitious questions about technology, power, and our rapidly changing world.

©2019 Michael Landweber (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC.

Too slow, basic theme

Theme was like rescuing Carol Anne from Poltergeist (without the suspense). The book was very slow and focused on details that did not move the plot forward much. I increased the speed of the audiobook to 1.75 times just to move the story ahead faster. Interesting concept, but not very original.

Could have been a much better book with some good editing and higher level of sci-fi detail.

Entertainment, light

I was hesitant to purchase this audiobook after reading the reviews.

The story is not a heavy sci-fi. I found the book to be entertaining. Both narrators were good.

If you're looking for an easy listen, I recommend this audiobook. Reminds me of a Twilight Zone story. Technology puts a family in a unexpected situation.

I enjoyed the story & the characters.

Best introspective story

Everything was perfect: story, narrator, message. It made me actually think about my behaviors and choices; how they have affected others as well as myself. The main character was so spot on in her development.

Enjoyable minus the massive amount of F bombs near the end

I really enjoyed this book though plot wise it did drag after the first 1/3 of the book. Without spoilers the main characters actions are a bit frustrating after a while. Also I thought this was a teen rated book but listening to over 50 Fbombs near the end from a certain character changed my mind. I would have given the story 4 stars otherwise.

Loved the ways the author worked things out in the end.

Fantastic book. Characters are totally believable and are introduced timely. Interesting twists and turns. Entertaining fantasy/science fiction but you don’t feel like that’s what you’re reading. Instead you feel like Your read a novel happening now. Highly recommend!

Decent story with a few slow chapters

This book has an interesting premise. It starts off interesting, then the EVENT occurs, then it drags for a couple chapters. After that it picks up again. Overall worth the credit.

Great concept, can see this as a move

My only problem with this story is that the ending in my humble opinion fell flat, but I suppose I believe that every story or film should have some sort of cliff hanger...but not everyone is Christopher Nolan. This story had the potential for a cliff hanger. Still a great story.

great sci-fi mystery, creative narrating

it was slow as first but really sped up in the middle. there were a bit too much mooshy emotional elaboration that I personally got to the point were I was skipping them to get to the point. the chick is a bit too much emotionally

Great Story!

Keeps the listener interested with the right amount of hooks and just enough predictability to make it satisfying! Also, the ending is very good - nothing left hanging.

great ride

characters were believable the story was fantastic and magical. the performances by the readers was also great.

would recommend.