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Empty streets are littered with stalled-out cars, buses, and motorcycles. A sunless and moonless sky is covered with an enormous barrier that prevents any view of the heavens.
Nothing stirs. The air is oppressive and there is no wind, not even the softest breeze.
It was supposed to be a typical day for the five friends, but they wake up to discover that they are left alone on earth. The world that they knew is gone. All that is left is silence, pervasive, absolute silence.
What happened while they slept? Are they the only ones left? As the theories start to fly, and their imaginations run wild, they wonder if they are still on Earth at all, possibly abducted by aliens, trapped in a simulation, or claimed by the afterlife.
Aram is the only one who can see deep into the silent world. That’s why, from the very beginning, he starts to look for a way out of this new reality. If he can convince his friends to stay focused, as the whispers begin, and fight against the evil of the silent world, the fog-shaped beings that wander the empty streets, they may stand a chance.
If not, the only thing that lies ahead is the fate of the void.
Empty streets are littered with stalled-out cars, buses, and motorcycles. A sunless and moonless sky is covered with an enormous barrier that prevents any view of the heavens.
Nothing stirs. The air is oppressive and there is no wind, not even the softest breeze.
It was supposed to be a typical day for the five friends, but they wake up to discover that they are left alone on earth. The world that they knew is gone. All that is left is silence, pervasive, absolute silence.
What happened while they slept? Are they the only ones left? As the theories start to fly, and their imaginations run wild, they wonder if they are still on Earth at all, possibly abducted by aliens, trapped in a simulation, or claimed by the afterlife.
Aram is the only one who can see deep into the silent world. That’s why, from the very beginning, he starts to look for a way out of this new reality. If he can convince his friends to stay focused, as the whispers begin, and fight against the evil of the silent world, the fog-shaped beings that wander the empty streets, they may stand a chance.
If not, the only thing that lies ahead is the fate of the void.
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About the author
Suren G. Hakobyan
6 books41 followersSuren G. Hakobyan is an engineer and author. He has been interested in mystery and fantasy stories and movies from an early age.
He is, first and foremost, a devoted husband and a proud father. He also enjoys travel and playing football. He spent eight year working as a mechanical engineer before publishing his first book.
His debut thriller, VOID FATE, is nominated as a unique and extraordinary story by the readers.
All of Suren's books are also available in audiobook editions.
For more information on Suren's books, visit his web site at https://www.sghakobyan.com or find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/surenghakobyan . You can reach him at: suren.g.hakobyan@gmail.com . He tries his best to answer emails and messages from readers every day.
He is, first and foremost, a devoted husband and a proud father. He also enjoys travel and playing football. He spent eight year working as a mechanical engineer before publishing his first book.
His debut thriller, VOID FATE, is nominated as a unique and extraordinary story by the readers.
All of Suren's books are also available in audiobook editions.
For more information on Suren's books, visit his web site at https://www.sghakobyan.com or find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/surenghakobyan . You can reach him at: suren.g.hakobyan@gmail.com . He tries his best to answer emails and messages from readers every day.
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November 24, 2020
After a long night of playing cards, five life-long friends: Arthur, Aram, Michael, Daniel and Harris discover that the world as they know it has drastically changed in an ominous way. People have been mysteriously disappearing for some time, but now everyone appears to be gone, including Aram and Daniel’s wives and children, and what remains are fog-like creatures with dark eyes that seem intent on finding any left behind. Furthermore, an unnatural silence and darkness have fallen over things, and mysterious “storms” appear that switch things in the physical environment every time they appear. Is this the work of aliens? Is it a rapture of sorts? Are they in a Matrix-like existence? Are they in a parallel universe? None of them know, but as they try to survive and find their way back to the real world, a different kind of darkness descends on some of these friends, and loyalties are put to the ultimate test. When a mysterious teenage boy named Erik and a young woman named Lydia show up, things are further complicated.
Sci-fi/fantasy and horror are not my usual go-to genres, so I wasn’t sure how I would respond to this. I suspected this might be a story that would lend itself well to being narrated, and I’m so glad I made that choice. This was a compelling story that I’m not sure would have registered as well if I’d just read it on the page. Matthew Raymond was the narrator, and honestly his mellifluous voice could melt butter. He did an amazing job with author Suren G. Hakobyan’s characters and story, and it was almost like listening to a radio drama, since they each had a distinctive voice and personality. Parts that may have dragged a bit for me on paper were fully alive in the listening experience.
I thought this was well-written with fully formed characters that each brought something unique to the story. Because he gave moments of insight into the long history these men have had with each other, I was far more emotionally invested in how their individual stories played out. Hakobyan has a very visual style of writing, so I could see the picture he was painting quite well and feel the bleakness of their experience, which made up for not always understanding the mechanics of their new reality. All-in-all a great listening experience and a good book for those who like the genres I stated above.
***TRIGGER WARNING: There are a couple scenes involving rape. I understand why it was used in the plot, but ultimately I wish the point could have been made differently.
★★★ ½ (rounded up to 4)
Thank you to the author who provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Sci-fi/fantasy and horror are not my usual go-to genres, so I wasn’t sure how I would respond to this. I suspected this might be a story that would lend itself well to being narrated, and I’m so glad I made that choice. This was a compelling story that I’m not sure would have registered as well if I’d just read it on the page. Matthew Raymond was the narrator, and honestly his mellifluous voice could melt butter. He did an amazing job with author Suren G. Hakobyan’s characters and story, and it was almost like listening to a radio drama, since they each had a distinctive voice and personality. Parts that may have dragged a bit for me on paper were fully alive in the listening experience.
I thought this was well-written with fully formed characters that each brought something unique to the story. Because he gave moments of insight into the long history these men have had with each other, I was far more emotionally invested in how their individual stories played out. Hakobyan has a very visual style of writing, so I could see the picture he was painting quite well and feel the bleakness of their experience, which made up for not always understanding the mechanics of their new reality. All-in-all a great listening experience and a good book for those who like the genres I stated above.
***TRIGGER WARNING: There are a couple scenes involving rape. I understand why it was used in the plot, but ultimately I wish the point could have been made differently.
★★★ ½ (rounded up to 4)
Thank you to the author who provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
February 19, 2022
Exciting
If you liked The Dome, and The Cell by Stephen King, you want to read this author. A great horror book that will keep you on your toes.
If you liked The Dome, and The Cell by Stephen King, you want to read this author. A great horror book that will keep you on your toes.
October 15, 2020
Void Fate is an unusual supernatural horror-fantasy novel with post-apocalyptic vibes, clearly inspired by the work of Stephen King, but set in Armenia which gave it a fresh twist. I was approached by the author and offered a free copy to review; I rarely accept unsolicited review requests, but the premise intrigued me and I was up to date with my deadlines enough to make an exception. I’m rather conflicted about my rating as this was firmly a 3.5 read for me: I can’t say I exactly enjoyed it, since I spent most of the book wondering what was going on, but it was a clever idea, well executed especially for a first-time writer.
Five longtime friends have stayed up into the early hours playing cards, finally deciding to crash out and resume in the morning. Only one of them, Aram, elects to go home, and when he awakes he discovers that the world has changed - silent, with no signs of life, no power and no weather, as they are trapped under a giant dome. Worst of all, his wife and child have disappeared. Stumbling back to Michael’s apartment, he finds the others are still there - but they are not as alone as they thought - sinister human-shaped clouds with black eyes patrol the streets - and no one dares find out what happens if they catch you. Dazed and fearful, the friends try and work out what’s going on - is this a computer simulation, an alien laboratory, or even Hell? As sanity dissolves and mistrust takes over, can they find a way out or are they trapped in the void forever?
I’m finding this review harder than usual to write as I don’t want to give away any spoilers, so am having to be deliberately vague, so I don’t reveal any plot secrets. I’m someone who does like a full reveal and explanation, and you only get part of that here - it’s something that frustrated me about the books of Mr King’s middle years like Cell, the later Dark Tower books and, ironically, Under the Dome - a fascinating scenario that seems impossible to explain or resolve, but you hope against hope that in the end there’ll be a satisfying resolution - leading to disappointment. Here we do ultimately get some answers, but not enough for me. It’s also ironic that I’m feeling utterly sick of serial killer plotlines, which was partly why I went for a different genre, only to find one cropping up here too (that’s not a spoiler, this aspect of the story is mentioned early on.)
Initially I was confused as to where this book was set - it could be any large city in the recent (pre-covid) past, with only the mention of the characters’ plan to eat khash for breakfast a clue that they’re not in America (googling exactly what it is has put me right off my own breakfast!)
The characters’ names are mostly anglicised, which added to my discombobulation. It is revealed later that they are in fact in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia - a country I know very little about, although from what I can see on google images it looks beautiful. This actually makes virtually no difference to the plot, and I was slightly disappointed not to learn more about it, as that’s one of the benefits of reading books set in unusual locales. It does however perhaps explain the sexism and misogyny demonstrated by the young male characters (even the good ones!) - there are only two females in the whole book and they appear only to become rape victims, which I found pretty distasteful, but may be realistic in a male-dominated culture taken over by evil.
The writing was good, although there were quite a few English language errors which slipped past the editor - hopefully these can be corrected, and the pacing was a bit slow at times.
What worked well was the rapidly escalating sense of dread and confusion - we get chapters from all the main characters’ points of view, so our sympathies shift and we don’t know who we can trust. The way even close friends will turn on one another under extreme stress came across as depressing but true to life. I really wasn’t sure how this would end, but liked the solution the author comes up with, hence my rounding up to 4 stars.
Thanks to Suren Hakobyan for the free ebook which allowed me to give an honest review.
Void Fate is available now.
Five longtime friends have stayed up into the early hours playing cards, finally deciding to crash out and resume in the morning. Only one of them, Aram, elects to go home, and when he awakes he discovers that the world has changed - silent, with no signs of life, no power and no weather, as they are trapped under a giant dome. Worst of all, his wife and child have disappeared. Stumbling back to Michael’s apartment, he finds the others are still there - but they are not as alone as they thought - sinister human-shaped clouds with black eyes patrol the streets - and no one dares find out what happens if they catch you. Dazed and fearful, the friends try and work out what’s going on - is this a computer simulation, an alien laboratory, or even Hell? As sanity dissolves and mistrust takes over, can they find a way out or are they trapped in the void forever?
I’m finding this review harder than usual to write as I don’t want to give away any spoilers, so am having to be deliberately vague, so I don’t reveal any plot secrets. I’m someone who does like a full reveal and explanation, and you only get part of that here - it’s something that frustrated me about the books of Mr King’s middle years like Cell, the later Dark Tower books and, ironically, Under the Dome - a fascinating scenario that seems impossible to explain or resolve, but you hope against hope that in the end there’ll be a satisfying resolution - leading to disappointment. Here we do ultimately get some answers, but not enough for me. It’s also ironic that I’m feeling utterly sick of serial killer plotlines, which was partly why I went for a different genre, only to find one cropping up here too (that’s not a spoiler, this aspect of the story is mentioned early on.)
Initially I was confused as to where this book was set - it could be any large city in the recent (pre-covid) past, with only the mention of the characters’ plan to eat khash for breakfast a clue that they’re not in America (googling exactly what it is has put me right off my own breakfast!)
The characters’ names are mostly anglicised, which added to my discombobulation. It is revealed later that they are in fact in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia - a country I know very little about, although from what I can see on google images it looks beautiful. This actually makes virtually no difference to the plot, and I was slightly disappointed not to learn more about it, as that’s one of the benefits of reading books set in unusual locales. It does however perhaps explain the sexism and misogyny demonstrated by the young male characters (even the good ones!) - there are only two females in the whole book and they appear only to become rape victims, which I found pretty distasteful, but may be realistic in a male-dominated culture taken over by evil.
The writing was good, although there were quite a few English language errors which slipped past the editor - hopefully these can be corrected, and the pacing was a bit slow at times.
What worked well was the rapidly escalating sense of dread and confusion - we get chapters from all the main characters’ points of view, so our sympathies shift and we don’t know who we can trust. The way even close friends will turn on one another under extreme stress came across as depressing but true to life. I really wasn’t sure how this would end, but liked the solution the author comes up with, hence my rounding up to 4 stars.
Thanks to Suren Hakobyan for the free ebook which allowed me to give an honest review.
Void Fate is available now.
December 4, 2020
Five friends played a game of cards one night, went to sleep and woke up to find the rest of the world wiped from existence and a sky dome over their heads.
For some reason, the apartment they're all in still has electricity but they realise early on they can't stay there all the time and they can't make noise, because if they do the foggy creatures with ghostly limbs and black eyes will get them and there's no coming back from that.
But our heroes aren't as alone as they thought. Two more join their group and it seems that all of this started with the boy's arrival to the strange world, since he's been there the longest.
The more time they spend in the new reality, the more their minds decline. At the beginning they were ready to try and find a way out of there, but will any of them make it out alive?
I don't even know where to begin. The one thing I can say for certain is that I WILL have nightmares and Mr. Hakobyan can be proud.
This book spooked me so much, I kept jumping at every noise and casting glances towards the front door thinking one of the fog creatures was going to come through.
The book is better than the blurb, but there were still things I disliked.
1. How long it took to get any and all answers. It's really not fair. I didn't have problems following the book or anything, but I wish things were explained a bit sooner.
2. The names bugged me, especially Harris. The others I could see happening with different spelling but...that one really stood out to me. Aram got the best name.
3. The sexual assault. It wasn't graphic but it wasn't needed, nope nope nope. I'm going to pretend I didn't read that.
4. The ending. I didn't dislike this, per se, but unless if there's a sequel coming I am not satisfied with what we got.
What I did like was the plot, it was so engaging that I had to know what was going to happen next and couldn't stop reading.
I liked Aram the most, the rest of the characters shifted the more I saw of them but he stayed consistent.
I was tricked into liking Erik, I have no regrets.
The spookiness was very well done and did the job. The fog creatures don't seem so bad NOW when I had time to regroup my thoughts but...
The friendship (before it got warped) was nice to see.
THE LOCATION. YES.
Now that I think about it, imagine if the book had Armenian words (other than khash) in it with a glossary in the back? Now that would be so cool.
It was good but it could've been better, so four stars from me.
*Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
For some reason, the apartment they're all in still has electricity but they realise early on they can't stay there all the time and they can't make noise, because if they do the foggy creatures with ghostly limbs and black eyes will get them and there's no coming back from that.
But our heroes aren't as alone as they thought. Two more join their group and it seems that all of this started with the boy's arrival to the strange world, since he's been there the longest.
The more time they spend in the new reality, the more their minds decline. At the beginning they were ready to try and find a way out of there, but will any of them make it out alive?
I don't even know where to begin. The one thing I can say for certain is that I WILL have nightmares and Mr. Hakobyan can be proud.
This book spooked me so much, I kept jumping at every noise and casting glances towards the front door thinking one of the fog creatures was going to come through.
The book is better than the blurb, but there were still things I disliked.
1. How long it took to get any and all answers. It's really not fair. I didn't have problems following the book or anything, but I wish things were explained a bit sooner.
2. The names bugged me, especially Harris. The others I could see happening with different spelling but...that one really stood out to me. Aram got the best name.
3. The sexual assault. It wasn't graphic but it wasn't needed, nope nope nope. I'm going to pretend I didn't read that.
4. The ending. I didn't dislike this, per se, but unless if there's a sequel coming I am not satisfied with what we got.
What I did like was the plot, it was so engaging that I had to know what was going to happen next and couldn't stop reading.
I liked Aram the most, the rest of the characters shifted the more I saw of them but he stayed consistent.
I was tricked into liking Erik, I have no regrets.
The spookiness was very well done and did the job. The fog creatures don't seem so bad NOW when I had time to regroup my thoughts but...
The friendship (before it got warped) was nice to see.
THE LOCATION. YES.
Now that I think about it, imagine if the book had Armenian words (other than khash) in it with a glossary in the back? Now that would be so cool.
It was good but it could've been better, so four stars from me.
*Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
June 8, 2016
H.G. Suren does a great job scaring the reader. Five friends have woken up after playing cards and the world has changed. Everyone is gone, they seem to be in a dome and there are scary mist demons walking around taking people away. There is also a mist storm that comes through like clockwork and rearranges things. Aram is determined to get back to his wife and small child. Slowly everyone is losing a little bit of their minds. I found this a pretty scary story. Is it a parallel universe? Is it Hell? Or is it a different world that looks like Earth? If you like horror stories, you need to pick this one up. This left a question at the end and now I want to know what happens in Book two. I thank the author for sending me a copy for an honest review. I look forward to more from Suren.
March 23, 2021
Like a plot from The Twilight Zone, the characters in this book find themselves in a city utterly devoid of life. There are no living people, but no corpses either. There are no animals and all the plants are dead. Overhead, the roof of a massive dome can be seen, covering the entire city.
And sometimes, some Thing comes along to remove one of the few survivors.
A great premise. But it would have helped to start the book a little earlier, making us experience these characters, making them come to life. As is, although we see their sufferings, we can't quite bring ourselves to care about them personally.
We have characters named Arthur, Michael, Daniel, and Harris, living in Yerevan. I suspect that the author originally wrote this for an Armenian audience, translated it into English, and changed most of the character's names. Interestingly, he kept the Armenian name Aram for the principle hero. And that's cool. Actually, I'd have liked to see more Armenian details, flavor, and customs in the story. I firmly believe that every nation can bring horror into the world.
As the book progresses, we eventually get more feeling for the characters. Aram is the leader, Michael his best friend, Harris is brainy and religious, Arthur is secretive, and Daniel is timid. Along the way, they meet others who have been pulled into this strange world.
The mystery of what has happened to them becomes a life and death struggle as strange vapor-like creatures begin to appear. But are they the only threat to our small band of survivors?
I could easily compare this book to Richard Matheson's classic “I Am Legend”. The story is a great adventure set in a nightmarish alternate reality. It gets very clever towards the end and it would even make a terrific movie. That said, it could really have used a good final edit.
And sometimes, some Thing comes along to remove one of the few survivors.
A great premise. But it would have helped to start the book a little earlier, making us experience these characters, making them come to life. As is, although we see their sufferings, we can't quite bring ourselves to care about them personally.
We have characters named Arthur, Michael, Daniel, and Harris, living in Yerevan. I suspect that the author originally wrote this for an Armenian audience, translated it into English, and changed most of the character's names. Interestingly, he kept the Armenian name Aram for the principle hero. And that's cool. Actually, I'd have liked to see more Armenian details, flavor, and customs in the story. I firmly believe that every nation can bring horror into the world.
As the book progresses, we eventually get more feeling for the characters. Aram is the leader, Michael his best friend, Harris is brainy and religious, Arthur is secretive, and Daniel is timid. Along the way, they meet others who have been pulled into this strange world.
The mystery of what has happened to them becomes a life and death struggle as strange vapor-like creatures begin to appear. But are they the only threat to our small band of survivors?
I could easily compare this book to Richard Matheson's classic “I Am Legend”. The story is a great adventure set in a nightmarish alternate reality. It gets very clever towards the end and it would even make a terrific movie. That said, it could really have used a good final edit.
July 21, 2020
This book grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go. There were no pauses to catch your breath. It was tightly plotted and suspenseful.
Imagine yourself waking up with some friends after a night of playing cards to find you and your friends are the only ones left in the world. Not only that, there is a dome over your city. That is the premise of this book. It leads to the questions of where is everyone? Is this the real world or an alternate universe? These questions are slowly answered as the book progresses.
My main complaint about the book is that the answers to the above questions, when they come, are so slow in coming that I was confused for most of the first half of the book. I wasn't sure where the story was taking place. What country are they in? Are they even on this planet? And what's with that dome and why aren't the characters more curious about it? I just had to keep reading to find out what was going on. It was a good read, I just wish the author hadn't been so slow with the reveals. 3.5/5 stars for me.
Imagine yourself waking up with some friends after a night of playing cards to find you and your friends are the only ones left in the world. Not only that, there is a dome over your city. That is the premise of this book. It leads to the questions of where is everyone? Is this the real world or an alternate universe? These questions are slowly answered as the book progresses.
My main complaint about the book is that the answers to the above questions, when they come, are so slow in coming that I was confused for most of the first half of the book. I wasn't sure where the story was taking place. What country are they in? Are they even on this planet? And what's with that dome and why aren't the characters more curious about it? I just had to keep reading to find out what was going on. It was a good read, I just wish the author hadn't been so slow with the reveals. 3.5/5 stars for me.
April 3, 2021
Excellent read! Lots of mystery, intrigue, thrills and scares! The ending was tremendously well done! Author, Suren G. Hakobyan is definitely someone I will be keeping my eyes open for...
Much thanks for the opportunity to win 'Void Fate' in the goodreads giveaways!
Much thanks for the opportunity to win 'Void Fate' in the goodreads giveaways!
January 14, 2016
I love the premise of this book and was immediately drawn in by the summary here on Goodreads. It's clear that Suren took the time and effort to clearly establish the characters' world prior to writing, and the attention to detail is incredible. Every action, every object play a part in furthering the story. That being said, I found the execution of the story to be lacking. The dialog between the characters felt forced and formal, not what I would expect from five men with long established friendships. Each individual character was introduced to the reader through multi-page "information dumps", rather than letting the reader discover the intricacies of each through the interaction with each other and reaction to the drastic changes in the world around them. These forays into the characters' pasts and motivations disrupted the flow of the book. I also felt that the book ended abruptly- not with a cliffhanger enticing you to read the second book, but seemingly for no reason.
I do feel that Suren has some intriguing ideas presented in this story, but the writing prevented me from truly delving into those ideas. I believe this is Suren's first novel. I would be interested to follow his work and see his writing style develop.
I do feel that Suren has some intriguing ideas presented in this story, but the writing prevented me from truly delving into those ideas. I believe this is Suren's first novel. I would be interested to follow his work and see his writing style develop.
January 5, 2021
2 stars
This book has a lot of potential.
I really enjoyed the suspense of this book, I didn't know what to expect and where the story was going to end up. I continued reading because I wanted to know what was going to happen. The suspense held my interest. As a result, I am giving this book 2 stars.
On the other hand, I will admit, there were times I got confused. There were a lot of characters, each having their own POV. As there were a lot of twist and turns, I did find it hard to keep up with their situations and where they were.
Secondly, the pace of the book wasn't constant. There were parts that flowed perfectly and then there were other situations that I found repetitive and I wanted to move the story along.
This book, in my opinion, could easily have been halved. There were a few dialogues and thoughts, that didn't really have an effect on the storyline. With proper editing, this book could easily get a higher rating.
Thank you to the author for providing me with this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
This book has a lot of potential.
I really enjoyed the suspense of this book, I didn't know what to expect and where the story was going to end up. I continued reading because I wanted to know what was going to happen. The suspense held my interest. As a result, I am giving this book 2 stars.
On the other hand, I will admit, there were times I got confused. There were a lot of characters, each having their own POV. As there were a lot of twist and turns, I did find it hard to keep up with their situations and where they were.
Secondly, the pace of the book wasn't constant. There were parts that flowed perfectly and then there were other situations that I found repetitive and I wanted to move the story along.
This book, in my opinion, could easily have been halved. There were a few dialogues and thoughts, that didn't really have an effect on the storyline. With proper editing, this book could easily get a higher rating.
Thank you to the author for providing me with this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
September 17, 2020
This is a novel filled with suspense and thrilling action that never lets up. I really enjoyed how the plot and the characters felt so original and so realistic. Despite the fact that it is a post-apocalyptic story, it does not follow conventional post-apocalyptic tropes. The mystery behind the fogs remains a mystery by the end of the book, and all is speculation. People are getting erased or killed off right and left, and the protagonists all deal with their inner demons at the same time.
All in all, a highly interesting read that definitely stands with dignity among other modern post-apocalyptic novels of its time.
All in all, a highly interesting read that definitely stands with dignity among other modern post-apocalyptic novels of its time.
August 17, 2021
This book completely blew me away! After reading the blurb I was intrigued but wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did. It was a complete thrill ride, from start to finish. Once I started it was nearly impossible to put it down! So many questions were raised in the beginning that kept me hooked throughout the story. Why are Aram and his friends the only ones left? What exactly happened? Who are these mysterious fog figures that stalk their every move? How will they survive this new apocalyptic world?
If you're looking for your next big thriller-give this book a shot. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed!
I was provided an ARC of this book in return for my honest review :)
If you're looking for your next big thriller-give this book a shot. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed!
I was provided an ARC of this book in return for my honest review :)
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April 17, 2016For vivid imagination readers
Definitely not a book to read in the dark.
A world in, out, or within? A puzzle or game. Yet without enough clues to survive, how do you find your way home? Discovery of the world you're in is vital, but this place is making it hard to gather the tools and information needed.
Heart pounding mysterious layout that gets the blood rushing.
Definitely not a book to read in the dark.
A world in, out, or within? A puzzle or game. Yet without enough clues to survive, how do you find your way home? Discovery of the world you're in is vital, but this place is making it hard to gather the tools and information needed.
Heart pounding mysterious layout that gets the blood rushing.
October 25, 2022
I don't remember how I got my hands on this book to be honest. I'm subscribed to Book Hub and they send me daily ebook deals, so I'm thinking it was free and that's how I discovered it. I think this was a great way to start of the spooky season. (I know we are already almost done with October.... don't judge me. I'm late on the game!)
I haven't read a thriller/horror/mystery book in awhile and this was a good one to get back into it with! I felt like the story line was a good one, but there were some grammar errors along with some punctuation mistakes. But really not bad! It was it in third person, which I'm not a huge fan of BUT each chapter was a different person's third POV and that made me like it! There were 62 chapters, but they were all pretty short, which was nice!
Since this was the first of this kind of book that I've read in awhile it took me longer to read it than I thought it was going to because I had to really think. There were so many twists and turns that I had to make sure I was reading it correctly, if that makes sense.
Did I get spooked out while reading this? Yes I did. It was creepy!
Before I started this book, I read a few of the reviews and some said there was like a cliffhanger. But I don't think there was. I felt like I got the answers I needed. Was a bit disappointed with who many friends didn't survive? Yes, but I felt like I wasn't let down by not knowing what happened. If that makes sense.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I only gave it four stars because of those grammar and punctuation mistakes. Other than that, it was a really good book! I ten out of ten would recommend this book!
I haven't read a thriller/horror/mystery book in awhile and this was a good one to get back into it with! I felt like the story line was a good one, but there were some grammar errors along with some punctuation mistakes. But really not bad! It was it in third person, which I'm not a huge fan of BUT each chapter was a different person's third POV and that made me like it! There were 62 chapters, but they were all pretty short, which was nice!
Since this was the first of this kind of book that I've read in awhile it took me longer to read it than I thought it was going to because I had to really think. There were so many twists and turns that I had to make sure I was reading it correctly, if that makes sense.
Did I get spooked out while reading this? Yes I did. It was creepy!
Before I started this book, I read a few of the reviews and some said there was like a cliffhanger. But I don't think there was. I felt like I got the answers I needed. Was a bit disappointed with who many friends didn't survive? Yes, but I felt like I wasn't let down by not knowing what happened. If that makes sense.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I only gave it four stars because of those grammar and punctuation mistakes. Other than that, it was a really good book! I ten out of ten would recommend this book!
December 24, 2020
⭐⭐ 2 stars
This book seemed to be something I would really be into but much too often I found myself getting bored. This book just wasn't my cup of tea.
The writing was pretty good and there was an interesting story there so I can see why others will enjoy it ; but I personally just felt like it dragged which could be the result of having no connection to the characters or the story itself whatsoever. Basically I just didn't care and that unfortunately really affected my opinion.
overall not a bad book per se just wasn't a book for me.
I received a digital copy via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This book seemed to be something I would really be into but much too often I found myself getting bored. This book just wasn't my cup of tea.
The writing was pretty good and there was an interesting story there so I can see why others will enjoy it ; but I personally just felt like it dragged which could be the result of having no connection to the characters or the story itself whatsoever. Basically I just didn't care and that unfortunately really affected my opinion.
overall not a bad book per se just wasn't a book for me.
I received a digital copy via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
January 27, 2016
I asked to read & review Alignment: The Silent City by the Author H.G. Suren. I downloaded the e-book from Amazon.
The Prolouge was very interesting. A good basis leading into the main book. I found the suspense throughout the book flowed very evenly.
This novel reminded me of the TV Series The Dome in places.
I am looking forward to reading the next book Alignment: The Evil City.
The Prolouge was very interesting. A good basis leading into the main book. I found the suspense throughout the book flowed very evenly.
This novel reminded me of the TV Series The Dome in places.
I am looking forward to reading the next book Alignment: The Evil City.
January 22, 2021
I'm not going to pretend that I haven't been avoiding starting this since November. The cover scared me off, and it being described as a horror didn't help much. I finally forced myself to start this though, and im super happy I did!
Id like to start this off by saying this is not a horror. Its not really a fantasy either. To me, it felt more like a sci-fi or a dystopian. I'm not a horror reader, so I was super happy about that, but don't go into this expecting a scary book. It was creepy, but not like a horror movie.
This book is put together in a super artistic way. It's not necessarily fast paced, and not a lot happens over the course of it, but somehow it doesn't become boring. It drew me in as soon as I started, and I never felt like putting it down. The world it was set in felt intricate and thought out, and although I had constant questions, they didn't irritate me.
The one complaint I had about this was my confusion regarding certain aspects of it. Do the ghost/fog things hunt by sound? If so, why did our character make so much of it?? The entire time, they were shouting, and it drove me crazy! And, its repeated multiple times that you can't outrun these fog thingies, but our character do...? Multiple times? These are minor concerns, but I did struggle with them.
Although I didn't want to start this, I really enjoyed it when I did! I constantly wanted to know what was going on, and I couldn't wait to get my questions answered!
Thanks to Suren G. Hakobyan and Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
Id like to start this off by saying this is not a horror. Its not really a fantasy either. To me, it felt more like a sci-fi or a dystopian. I'm not a horror reader, so I was super happy about that, but don't go into this expecting a scary book. It was creepy, but not like a horror movie.
This book is put together in a super artistic way. It's not necessarily fast paced, and not a lot happens over the course of it, but somehow it doesn't become boring. It drew me in as soon as I started, and I never felt like putting it down. The world it was set in felt intricate and thought out, and although I had constant questions, they didn't irritate me.
The one complaint I had about this was my confusion regarding certain aspects of it. Do the ghost/fog things hunt by sound? If so, why did our character make so much of it?? The entire time, they were shouting, and it drove me crazy! And, its repeated multiple times that you can't outrun these fog thingies, but our character do...? Multiple times? These are minor concerns, but I did struggle with them.
Although I didn't want to start this, I really enjoyed it when I did! I constantly wanted to know what was going on, and I couldn't wait to get my questions answered!
Thanks to Suren G. Hakobyan and Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
February 5, 2016
I'm not sure how I came to have an e-version of The Alignment: Silent City by H.G. Suren, It isn't in my downloads file but appeared on Kindle. I know I didn't buy it so I guess this is the disclaimer.
This book is awesome! It reminds me so strongly of the old Twilight Zone. For me, it started kind of slow, and then just took off. It definitely has that eerie, suspenseful quality that kept me hooked. It is the first in a series, and if the rest are this good, bring em on!
Like a good story of this type The Alignment: Silent City does not give away the location where it takes place. You kind of get the feeling it may be a Middle Eastern locale from the main characters, but other little details come forth that contradict this assumption. The characters drive the story and the focus is on their emotions and interactions. Just enough environmental detail to advance the story but not dominate it. I sat in a quiet little corner and just enjoyed the heck out of it. It is a pretty fast read when you get into it.
If you are a fan of creepy, eerie, suspense H. G. Suren has written the book for you, The Alignment: Silent City. I highly recommend you read this book! Enjoy!
Mike
This book is awesome! It reminds me so strongly of the old Twilight Zone. For me, it started kind of slow, and then just took off. It definitely has that eerie, suspenseful quality that kept me hooked. It is the first in a series, and if the rest are this good, bring em on!
Like a good story of this type The Alignment: Silent City does not give away the location where it takes place. You kind of get the feeling it may be a Middle Eastern locale from the main characters, but other little details come forth that contradict this assumption. The characters drive the story and the focus is on their emotions and interactions. Just enough environmental detail to advance the story but not dominate it. I sat in a quiet little corner and just enjoyed the heck out of it. It is a pretty fast read when you get into it.
If you are a fan of creepy, eerie, suspense H. G. Suren has written the book for you, The Alignment: Silent City. I highly recommend you read this book! Enjoy!
Mike
May 18, 2016
Five friends spend the night playing cards. They only sleep for a couple of hours and when they wake up, they find the whole word changed around them.
Or, was it them that were taken somewhere else??
This city they wake up in is a replica of their own, only it is silent and empty from all living souls, human or animal.
Is it hell, alien abduction, or something else.
Everyone of them tries to figure out what happened and how to get back, but everything around them keeps getting more dangerous, more confusing.
I already had a first experience with this author which i enjoyed, and this is why i wanted to read this book, and it was really good too.
I liked the story, the mystery, the danger in it.
and i just kept asking myself will they get out, will they understand what it is all about, will they stick together or will the silent city change them?
The character were interesting, and it was fascinating to see how they developed, changed and their different reactions.
But the book ended with a huge cliffhanger and now i need to read the next book very soon!!
Or, was it them that were taken somewhere else??
This city they wake up in is a replica of their own, only it is silent and empty from all living souls, human or animal.
Is it hell, alien abduction, or something else.
Everyone of them tries to figure out what happened and how to get back, but everything around them keeps getting more dangerous, more confusing.
I already had a first experience with this author which i enjoyed, and this is why i wanted to read this book, and it was really good too.
I liked the story, the mystery, the danger in it.
and i just kept asking myself will they get out, will they understand what it is all about, will they stick together or will the silent city change them?
The character were interesting, and it was fascinating to see how they developed, changed and their different reactions.
But the book ended with a huge cliffhanger and now i need to read the next book very soon!!
May 3, 2016
"A Gripping Story"
This is a science fiction/thriller novel which will enthrall readers who like this genre. How would you feel if one morning you awakened to find yourself all alone in the entire world? How quiet would it be? What would you do? In the city of Yerevan, Armenia, Aram is not alone; there are four of his friends who find themselves in a different world. Will they remain friends? Perhaps they are in a totally different universe, a place called "the silent world." Aram needs to find a way back to reality believing his young son is waiting for him. This novel is very well written, a real page-turner, and captivating. The author has a good imagination and good writing techniques make it a fast read. Highly recommend.
This is a science fiction/thriller novel which will enthrall readers who like this genre. How would you feel if one morning you awakened to find yourself all alone in the entire world? How quiet would it be? What would you do? In the city of Yerevan, Armenia, Aram is not alone; there are four of his friends who find themselves in a different world. Will they remain friends? Perhaps they are in a totally different universe, a place called "the silent world." Aram needs to find a way back to reality believing his young son is waiting for him. This novel is very well written, a real page-turner, and captivating. The author has a good imagination and good writing techniques make it a fast read. Highly recommend.
April 29, 2016
I found the premise of the book interesting. Waking up in a world where everyone is gone,finding misty creatures roaming around. It kept me interested, i found myself wanting to read more, but i had a few issues with it. Somehow it felt "amateuristic".Grammar/spelling mistakes here and there. The use of words or phrases being used for drama effect at times, seemed to me completely unnecessary. The characters and their actions and thoughts felt a bit childish at times and not like i would expect 30 year olds to behave.
Saying all that, i would definitely be interested in reading the second book and see how the story progresses.
Saying all that, i would definitely be interested in reading the second book and see how the story progresses.
December 1, 2022
Umm. This was different. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't necessarily my favorite either. I needed a "V" book for my reading challenge and had this one tagged to read during October and then never got around to it.
It was definitely in the sci/fi genre. And, at times, was a bit confusing for me. There seemed to be a lot going on and it was good until it wasn't. I think I wanted more from the ending and more questions resolved but really didn't get that. Also, there were some unnecessary scenes IMO. (triggers for sexual assault)
Not the best, but a win for me for trying something new!
Reading Challenge 2022
Month: November Letters: U/V
It was definitely in the sci/fi genre. And, at times, was a bit confusing for me. There seemed to be a lot going on and it was good until it wasn't. I think I wanted more from the ending and more questions resolved but really didn't get that. Also, there were some unnecessary scenes IMO. (triggers for sexual assault)
Not the best, but a win for me for trying something new!
Reading Challenge 2022
Month: November Letters: U/V
January 7, 2021
A story about friendship, deceit and one man’s commitment to his friends and family. This is not my usual genre of choice, but when the author approached me to review his book, I could not resist.
Written from various character’s point of view, the story is easy to follow and well written. I did find it a little difficult to form a bond with the main character as he was not very communicative and kept most of his thoughts to himself. He was not open with his friends and that annoyed me a little. However, the author did a great job bringing the story to a close and by the end of the book, you understand what drove the characters to do what they did.
Five friends wake one morning in a world wrapped in complete silence, even the sounds of nature completely absent. Aram, having a military background takes it upon himself to save his friends and find a way out of this strange world they find themselves in. A difficult task as the silence of this new world slowly drives everyone just a little bit more into themselves, resulting in a lack of trust as everyone believes something different caused their predicament.
This book takes you into the minds of the characters and leaves you questioning everyone. The author did a good job of keeping you unsure which encouraged me to keep turning the pages – I simply had to figure out where the story was going. Early on in the book, I thought the author was trying to copy one of Stephen King’s stories – turns out he only borrowed one element from the King book and the story was not the same after all – that was a relief.
The characters were rather complex, especially as they seemed to change the longer they stayed in the silent city, so it was hard to figure out who to trust. I disliked the main character – Aram – at first. He seemed arrogant, viewing himself as superior to his friends and that annoyed me. However, as the story progresses and you spend more time inside Aram's head, his motivations become clear and justify his behaviour.
Void Fate is a book that I neither loved nor hated. It was an entertaining story and it kept me reading right to the end, but somehow it just did not have me form a connection of any kind. I did not find myself lost in the story at any time.
Void Fate will appeal to Sci-Fi readers who are keen on strange and spooky events threatening the characters lives as well as readers who enjoy being inside the characters heads while watching each character’s personality change due to what’s happening around them.
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Written from various character’s point of view, the story is easy to follow and well written. I did find it a little difficult to form a bond with the main character as he was not very communicative and kept most of his thoughts to himself. He was not open with his friends and that annoyed me a little. However, the author did a great job bringing the story to a close and by the end of the book, you understand what drove the characters to do what they did.
Five friends wake one morning in a world wrapped in complete silence, even the sounds of nature completely absent. Aram, having a military background takes it upon himself to save his friends and find a way out of this strange world they find themselves in. A difficult task as the silence of this new world slowly drives everyone just a little bit more into themselves, resulting in a lack of trust as everyone believes something different caused their predicament.
This book takes you into the minds of the characters and leaves you questioning everyone. The author did a good job of keeping you unsure which encouraged me to keep turning the pages – I simply had to figure out where the story was going. Early on in the book, I thought the author was trying to copy one of Stephen King’s stories – turns out he only borrowed one element from the King book and the story was not the same after all – that was a relief.
The characters were rather complex, especially as they seemed to change the longer they stayed in the silent city, so it was hard to figure out who to trust. I disliked the main character – Aram – at first. He seemed arrogant, viewing himself as superior to his friends and that annoyed me. However, as the story progresses and you spend more time inside Aram's head, his motivations become clear and justify his behaviour.
Void Fate is a book that I neither loved nor hated. It was an entertaining story and it kept me reading right to the end, but somehow it just did not have me form a connection of any kind. I did not find myself lost in the story at any time.
Void Fate will appeal to Sci-Fi readers who are keen on strange and spooky events threatening the characters lives as well as readers who enjoy being inside the characters heads while watching each character’s personality change due to what’s happening around them.
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October 17, 2020
Void Fate
Suren Hakobyan
Narrated by Matthew Raymond
Part Twilight Zone part Stephen King novel this multi-layered novel set in the lee of Mount Ararat in Armenia, a mix of thriller, hard fantasy just a touch of sci-fi and horror is amazing. The storyline is unique and intriguing keeping the audience wondering what the heck is happening all the time and if you’re a reader who likes a story tied in a nice bow at the end this is not for you. Each chapter is told in alternating point of views of each of the characters which reveals what’s going on in each of their heads and as the story unfolds and more of this complex confounding plot is revealed readers will learn who’s friend and who’s foe, who leads, who follows and who just might escape this nightmare. But pay attention because this brilliant author will keep readers on their toes until The End. Fans of hard fantasy, horror and thrillers and the novels of Stephen King and Dean Koontz will love this story.
Narration:
The Narration by Matthew Raymond is very good giving each character their own personality and he does a great job of communication their emotions.
Aram, Harris, Daniel, Arthur and Michael, five friends getting together for a regular weekend of cards and guy talk only tonight the talk isn’t about the mundane but about the mysterious disappearances and murders and whether there is a serial killer in the city of Yerevan. When the game ends for the night and the friends crash they wake up to an altered reality where the silence is all consuming, the empty streets are full of non-operational cars, the only electricity and heat is in the apartment they’re occupying and where instead of endless sky the city is encased in a dome. Afraid but needing answers they venture out into the cold silent city and what they find makes them run back to the safety of their apartment, because what they see isn’t human.
Suren Hakobyan
Narrated by Matthew Raymond
Part Twilight Zone part Stephen King novel this multi-layered novel set in the lee of Mount Ararat in Armenia, a mix of thriller, hard fantasy just a touch of sci-fi and horror is amazing. The storyline is unique and intriguing keeping the audience wondering what the heck is happening all the time and if you’re a reader who likes a story tied in a nice bow at the end this is not for you. Each chapter is told in alternating point of views of each of the characters which reveals what’s going on in each of their heads and as the story unfolds and more of this complex confounding plot is revealed readers will learn who’s friend and who’s foe, who leads, who follows and who just might escape this nightmare. But pay attention because this brilliant author will keep readers on their toes until The End. Fans of hard fantasy, horror and thrillers and the novels of Stephen King and Dean Koontz will love this story.
Narration:
The Narration by Matthew Raymond is very good giving each character their own personality and he does a great job of communication their emotions.
Aram, Harris, Daniel, Arthur and Michael, five friends getting together for a regular weekend of cards and guy talk only tonight the talk isn’t about the mundane but about the mysterious disappearances and murders and whether there is a serial killer in the city of Yerevan. When the game ends for the night and the friends crash they wake up to an altered reality where the silence is all consuming, the empty streets are full of non-operational cars, the only electricity and heat is in the apartment they’re occupying and where instead of endless sky the city is encased in a dome. Afraid but needing answers they venture out into the cold silent city and what they find makes them run back to the safety of their apartment, because what they see isn’t human.
November 9, 2020
This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: Void Fate
Thank you to Suren G. Hakobyan for giving me a copy of Void Fate in exchange for an honest review!
Five friends wake up to find that the world they once knew is now silent and empty. While they can find food and water, there is no electricity outside their apartment and no life. Their hope lies with Aram, who is determined to find a way home. But the silence and isolation eats away at their minds. Can they survive long enough to find a way home? And something is stalking the streets. A white mist that takes on humanoid form with black pits for eyes. If it reaches them, they will never survive.
Void Fate is one of those books that pulls you in with a mystery and makes you keep guessing. As the group desperately tries to figure out where they are the reader is allowed to see through each character’s eyes. I was reminded of The Road by Cormac McCarthy, as you watch the slow degeneration of their minds and the violence that ensues. Seeing this transformation with each character was phenomenal, and Suren G. Hakobyan kept the perfect balance between them all.
And while there is an overarching mystery, there is another one tucked away in the plot. People are being murdered. This additional stressor takes it to the next level as the friends try to keep their wits about them long enough to escape. Characters will have to make tough decisions, and readers will be kept on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens.
There are so many layers and elements at play in Void Fate. Mystery, fantasy, horror, and drama. I loved every minute of this book.
Thank you to Suren G. Hakobyan for giving me a copy of Void Fate in exchange for an honest review!
Five friends wake up to find that the world they once knew is now silent and empty. While they can find food and water, there is no electricity outside their apartment and no life. Their hope lies with Aram, who is determined to find a way home. But the silence and isolation eats away at their minds. Can they survive long enough to find a way home? And something is stalking the streets. A white mist that takes on humanoid form with black pits for eyes. If it reaches them, they will never survive.
Void Fate is one of those books that pulls you in with a mystery and makes you keep guessing. As the group desperately tries to figure out where they are the reader is allowed to see through each character’s eyes. I was reminded of The Road by Cormac McCarthy, as you watch the slow degeneration of their minds and the violence that ensues. Seeing this transformation with each character was phenomenal, and Suren G. Hakobyan kept the perfect balance between them all.
And while there is an overarching mystery, there is another one tucked away in the plot. People are being murdered. This additional stressor takes it to the next level as the friends try to keep their wits about them long enough to escape. Characters will have to make tough decisions, and readers will be kept on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens.
There are so many layers and elements at play in Void Fate. Mystery, fantasy, horror, and drama. I loved every minute of this book.
June 2, 2021
2021 reads, #34. This is a solid if not particularly remarkable thriller, probably best put in the "New Weird" category although it contains a lot of sci-fi elements as well. Set in the capital city of Armenia, its premise is essentially a combination of the premise behind Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins' Left Behind (one night a group of five friends stay up all night drinking and cooking, then discover the next morning that the vast majority of the city's population has mysteriously disappeared) with the premise behind Stephen King's Under the Dome (in that they also discover that their entire city is now, um, under a dome). Like those two books, author Suren Hakobyan is less interested here in the plot mechanics of what happened and how our heroes will escape, and more interested in exploring the personalities of these characters and how their interactions would change under a situation of extreme stress like this one. I have to admit, I was originally going to give this book 3 stars, but I came to really appreciate Hakobyan's commitment to ending this book in an ambiguous way that provides no easy answers, a deeper and darker look at the human condition than its genre trappings may make it seem at first. It comes with a mild recommendation to general audiences, and a much stronger recommendation to fans of such New Weird authors as Jeff VanderMeer and others.
April 12, 2016
Five friends are playing cards late one night. When the morning comes, everyone else in the world is gone. Or were they the ones removed from the world? Each of the men react differently. Panic, depression, fear, loss, grief. They brainstorm to think of what could have happened, but they can't agree because they have absolutely no idea. The spend the rest of the book looking for and finding clues, looking for and finding other survivors, and trying to remain themselves in a completely insane situation. Some of them start to let the fear make them suspicious of the others.
The names of the cities they mention are strange. I don't know if that's a clue to what is happening.
I liked the book. I didn't like that it was only 120 pages, and I don't know how many books are to come. The characters are not differentiated enough. Besides Aram, I'm really not sure which name goes with which character. I also just read another book series with almost the exact same premise that was much better and much longer. That book made me care about each character, but in this one I can't even tell them apart.
I think the series has promise and will look for the next book.
The names of the cities they mention are strange. I don't know if that's a clue to what is happening.
I liked the book. I didn't like that it was only 120 pages, and I don't know how many books are to come. The characters are not differentiated enough. Besides Aram, I'm really not sure which name goes with which character. I also just read another book series with almost the exact same premise that was much better and much longer. That book made me care about each character, but in this one I can't even tell them apart.
I think the series has promise and will look for the next book.
May 14, 2016
I began reading this book on Wattpad. I randomly happened to reach this book there. The story has been very carefully and thoughtfully planned and wisely executed. However there are some negligible plot holes and mistakes on the Wattpad edition. Mostly avoidable.
Imagine a world where there is only you and your group of friends and no one else, there is no way out and definitely no way to call for help, there is no 'survivor's camp' and definitely no where to go.
The author has very myriadly explained the psychological effects of isolation on different people and how they deal with it. Being left alone in the world where everyone else has mysteriously vanished, lack of trust and acceptance of the situation and to top it all some spine chilling paranormal happenings testing the deteriorating bond among friends. All the perfect elements to keep you hooked and glued on for hours of leisure reading.
All aspects of human nature during trying times are very effeciently portrayed which make it a highly recommendable read.......
Imagine a world where there is only you and your group of friends and no one else, there is no way out and definitely no way to call for help, there is no 'survivor's camp' and definitely no where to go.
The author has very myriadly explained the psychological effects of isolation on different people and how they deal with it. Being left alone in the world where everyone else has mysteriously vanished, lack of trust and acceptance of the situation and to top it all some spine chilling paranormal happenings testing the deteriorating bond among friends. All the perfect elements to keep you hooked and glued on for hours of leisure reading.
All aspects of human nature during trying times are very effeciently portrayed which make it a highly recommendable read.......
August 7, 2016
An amazing story the characters wake up in a silent city with no clue as to how they got there an amazing & wonderful book I enjoyed reading this story very well Thought out and the characters are a colourful bunch. This delightful story I wonld be so delighted to recommend this wonderful book to my friends my very best wishes & thanks to the author H.G.Siren for privilege and wonderful pleasure of reading this amazing book I would love to read more of his work in the future so with that said happy reading to all from wee me.
January 31, 2021
I am not sure I know what I just read. The idea of a dystopian setting with parallel world/reality was great but I don’t think it was executed well. I got into the story pretty quickly but about 40% in I was starting to lose interest. I almost wanted to DNF but being that far in I decided to finish it. Unfortunately, I could not understand what was going on and the ending left me with even more questions felling like “WTF was this”.
Thank you to Net Galley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange of my honest review.
Thank you to Net Galley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange of my honest review.
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