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I found 14 on a random browse through Audible, but the author's name name was instantly familiar to me as the author of Ex-Heroes. I hadn't heard anything about 14 before I started listening, so I went in completely blind - I didn't even read the synopsis.
Nate is an average guy, with an average job - something that is becoming more and more prevalent in horror novels and it's a damn good thing. There's nothing worse than the main character turning out to be either a) ex-Army/Navy/Black-Ops; or b ...more
Nate is an average guy, with an average job - something that is becoming more and more prevalent in horror novels and it's a damn good thing. There's nothing worse than the main character turning out to be either a) ex-Army/Navy/Black-Ops; or b ...more
Review of 14 by Peter Clines
5 stars
“14” is an exceptionally plotted horror novel, in the Classic sense, but it is also an exploding and exploratory sci fantasy (fantastical with elements of hard science). I found it totally riveting, a literal “I can’t put this down” reading session. Author Peter Clines demonstrates a strong background in the classics of horror, as well as science fiction, steampunk, and alternate-world fantasy. I hesitate to say too much: the novel really deserves to be read, p ...more
5 stars
“14” is an exceptionally plotted horror novel, in the Classic sense, but it is also an exploding and exploratory sci fantasy (fantastical with elements of hard science). I found it totally riveting, a literal “I can’t put this down” reading session. Author Peter Clines demonstrates a strong background in the classics of horror, as well as science fiction, steampunk, and alternate-world fantasy. I hesitate to say too much: the novel really deserves to be read, p ...more
I was really pleasantly surprised by this book. I went in cold, having known nothing about it when I started listening. I have to admit that the place where it ended up was nothing like where I thought it was going. It's nice to have no clue where the author is going.
It meandered a bit in the beginning and the characters were a little too "character-y" for me, so it's a solid 3.5-star effort. However, it was a thoroughly enjoyable roller coaster ride and I definitely had a good time while readi ...more
It meandered a bit in the beginning and the characters were a little too "character-y" for me, so it's a solid 3.5-star effort. However, it was a thoroughly enjoyable roller coaster ride and I definitely had a good time while readi ...more
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