Project V.E.R.A.

by Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson (Illustrator)

Vera is an analyst who wants to find enough time outside of work to learn to love jazz. She can't. Because she's swept up into the world of a secret nation who claim to have guided world events for centuries. Who are they? Why do they think Vera is the key to saving the world? And why do they want to kill her brother?

Genres: Audiobook

Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2021

About the author

Tom Merritt is a technology journalist and broadcaster. Tom has previously worked at TechTV, CNET and TWiT. He currently hosts the Sword and Laser book club podcast, Daily Tech News Show, Current Geek and Cordkillers among others.

photo by Andrew Mager

Reviews

[Titus Fortner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find myself often giving reviews where I say the premise was great but the execution was a problem. For this one it's the opposite. I very much dislike epistolary narration, and the whole concept of shadow-governments and secret world-running cabals doesn't really hold up for me after 2016, so it's a huge stumble from the get go. That said, I enjoy listening to Sword and Laser podcast, and was determined to give this a shot, and I'm glad I did. The ideas were fun, I liked the characters, and the story twists were interesting.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got a kick out of Mr. Merritt's epistolary tale of a hidden society managing world events to keep their secret safe. I listened to the audio version of the story with several narrators. Production quality is excellent and kept me interested in a story that leaps around the world with multiple points-of-view. I was a little shocked at the way the story ends. I had to take a moment to process events before continuing to the final chapter. Overall, an entertaining and enjoyable read. I received a free copy of the audiobook from the author for review.

[Ian (RebelGeek) Seal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating premise - great execution! I really enjoyed listening to this! I like the case files-like format also. I can’t wait to listen to more of Tom Merritt’s books. I received a free copy, but would have been just as happy if I had paid for it.

[Colin Forbes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and enjoyable audiobook. (Other formats are available!)

Wouldn't like to say much beyond how the blurb already describes the book for fear of spoiling anyone's enjoyment of the story.

A fun premise, well executed.

[einarki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jet another great alternative reality from the great world builder Tom Merritt.