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After the Bees
- Revelation, Book 1
- By: Allison Paige
- Narrated by: Blanca Frappier
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6
It starts when the bees die and a plague sweeps across the Earth. The immune survive only to face a greater horror: a demon-ruled world where mankind is either marked or possessed. But Leah survives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating and Intense
- By JeniSue71 on 10-05-24
- After the Bees
- Revelation, Book 1
- By: Allison Paige
- Narrated by: Blanca Frappier
Captivating and Intense
Reviewed: 10-05-24
This is a captivating tale, with such intensity it evokes a strong desire of wanting more. It is beautiful in expressing the passion, pain, and sorrow of both demon and prisoner. The world-building is phenomenal and the characters possess amazing depth. The narrator, Blanca Frappier, really brings the story and characters to life with her emotive sultry voice, adding the perfect inflections that express the cruelty, obsession, and sensuality this tale evokes.
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The Collapse: The Complete Series
- By: Penelope Wright
- Narrated by: Penelope M. Wright
- Length: 30 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
Rosie collapsed on the Seattle sidewalk, alone, cold, and drenched in seawater. Her head ached. Nothing seemed right. And her memory was little more than a fuzzy feeling of foreboding. She knows two things…One: She’s on an important mission. Two: Never mix with the locals. Injured and weary, Rosie knows that if she doesn’t get help, she may not be able to piece together the reason she's in 2018. Her gut says it’s vital. But if she trusts anyone, it could forever alter the timeline. When tough, street-smart Carlos takes her under his wing…the adventure begins.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very entertaining
- By Stephen Parrish on 04-20-24
- The Collapse: The Complete Series
- By: Penelope Wright
- Narrated by: Penelope M. Wright
Absolutely Amazing Read/Listen
Reviewed: 09-01-24
I am so grateful to have stumbled upon this truly amazing tale. The creative combination of all my favorite sci-fi/fantasy subgenres; time travel, dystopia, and post-apocalyptic are so well crafted. The characters are endearing and deep, their individual stories evoking feelings of heartbreak, triumph, love, despair, and gratitude. This tale stirred so much excitement and tasty tension, with it's adventure and unexpected twists and turns, I was loathe to have it end and leave such a rich universe. But, in my greedy little heart, to learn the fate of these people who I came to love. Thank you so much, Penelope Wright, for this literary gift. I look forward to your your future (punny) creations.
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End of Days: Books 1-7 Box Set
- By: Sam J. Fires
- Narrated by: Seth Podowitz, Gerald Hill, Jorjeana Marie, and others
- Length: 22 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 177
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 169
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Story4 out of 5 stars 169
During the coldest winter on record, an EMP attack wipes out the nation's power and cripples the country. As the city spirals into lawless chaos, an investigative journalist, twenty-six-year-old Cassandra Drews, is forced onto the dangerous streets of Portland to begin the long walk to her parents' home in Oregon. But hypothermia and starvation aren't the only dangers Cass and her rescue dog, Daisy, face on their perilous trek.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Ugh
- By Yogi on 06-22-24
Solid storyline
Reviewed: 07-31-24
Good character development. Badass chick's (girl power). Solid storyline. A bit predictable, but entertaining. Excellent narration.
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The Dwellers Saga Omnibus
- Books 1-3
- By: David Estes
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Will Damron
- Length: 29 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 723
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 679
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Story4 out of 5 stars 677
In a desperate attempt to escape destruction decades earlier, humankind was forced underground into the depths of the Earth, creating a new society called the Tri-Realms. After her parents and sister are abducted by the Enforcers, 17-year-old Adele, a member of the middle-class moon dwellers, is unjustly sentenced to life in prison for her parents' crimes of treason.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Delicious and Unique Journey
- By UnreliableHeart on 09-01-15
- The Dwellers Saga Omnibus
- Books 1-3
- By: David Estes
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Will Damron
Great Concept but Kind of Forgettable
Reviewed: 02-15-24
Like my review title says, this story is built on a great concept, but the plot was a bit thin. I admire the strong character building, the female lead, in particular being a badass. There is much that goes unexplained regarding the how and why of people living underground. The narration is fantastic, which I expect from Julia Whelan, who is a master narrator.
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Partials
- Partials, Book 1
- By: Dan Wells
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,088
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,798
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,803
The human race is all but extinct after a war with Partials - engineered organic beings identical to humans - has decimated the population. Reduced to only tens of thousands by RM, a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together on Long Island while the Partials have mysteriously retreated. The threat of the Partials is still imminent, but, worse, no baby has been born immune to RM in more than a decade. Our time is running out.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Action! Romance! Science!
- By Tabitha on 07-21-12
- Partials
- Partials, Book 1
- By: Dan Wells
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
So good!
Reviewed: 01-03-24
What an exciting and moving storyline! This book is loaded with intriguing characters and wonderful imagery. I'm a huge fan of apocalyptic fiction and this story satiated all my cravings. For readers get invested in characters and causes and who love a strong heroine who kicks ass in science and fighting, I encourage you to check this book out.
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No Man's Land
- By: Jacqueline Druga
- Narrated by: Andrew B. Wehrlen
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4 out of 5 stars 48
When Leah and Calvin found out they were expecting, they were over the moon. That day would be one to remember forever… but for more reasons than one. That was the day the world changed. That was the day joy turned to fear. A deadly virus broke out, with many of those infected becoming violent and uncontrollable. And it was spreading fast. Realizing they are no longer safe in their own home, they make a break out of the city to find sanctuary. But when Leah is bitten, Calvin faces the unimaginable struggle of having to take care of their newborn alone. Traveling with the baby and his dead wife in tow, he comes across Hannah, a young girl who lost her family to the virus. They make their way across country together, meeting others trying to find their own sanctuary. They eventually find safety but Calvin soon realizes all is not as it seems and he must make an agonizing choice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Zombie story.
- By Natalie @ ABookLoversLife on 01-29-18
- No Man's Land
- By: Jacqueline Druga
- Narrated by: Andrew B. Wehrlen
Disappointing
Reviewed: 06-20-23
I'm typically a fan of Jacqueline Druga's work. However, I could not get past chapter 6 of this book. The lack of character development was particularly frustrating, and there was a huge missing in the creation of the world in which the story takes place. Frankly, I was bored, and that is truly sad for a zompoc story.
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Broken
- A Post Apocalypse Romance Saga (After the Plague, Book 1)
- By: Imogen Keeper
- Narrated by: William Trevino
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
Everyone is going to die. Soon. The whole of humanity sits on the precipice of total annihilation by plague. That’s some heavy shit right there. If 99 percent of the population dies, that leaves one percent grieving, scared, desperate, capable of anything, plunged into an apocalypse without laws, and no one to enforce them anyway, where there are no rules but one: might makes right.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Love this series.
- By smillerburg on 03-18-24
- Broken
- A Post Apocalypse Romance Saga (After the Plague, Book 1)
- By: Imogen Keeper
- Narrated by: William Trevino
Lots of Potential
Reviewed: 05-10-23
There is so much potential here. I think the characters have depth, but they lack direction and purpose. However, the main issue I have with this book is the length. It leaves the reader with a feeling of incompleteness, but not in a cliffhanger way. It just drops off without any resolution. I'm not sure if I'll read the next installment.
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Into the Ash
- An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
- By: Jacqueline Druga
- Narrated by: Leanne Woodward
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4 out of 5 stars 59
One of the greatest threats to mankind's existence has become a reality. The Yellowstone Caldera erupts with a force of a thousand nuclear warheads, expelling seven hundred cubic miles of ash and rock all at once into the sky. And it's not finished . . .
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3 out of 5 stars
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meh
- By Anonymous User on 12-27-24
- Into the Ash
- An Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
- By: Jacqueline Druga
- Narrated by: Leanne Woodward
A Major Letdown
Reviewed: 11-16-22
I expect so much more from Jacqueline Druga. As a fan of her works, I am accustomed to far more character development as well as grouping storylines. This story was underwhelming and the characters bland. As the parent of an autistic son I appreciate the incorporation of a character on the spectrum, but found the character lacking depth.
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World Between
- The Cascadia Series, Book 2
- By: Sarah Lyons Fleming
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt, Roger Wayne, Mia Gaskin, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,357
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,270
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,266
Whether romantic or platonic, changing relationships prove tricky for Rose, Tom, Clara, and Craig—never mind adapting to the new not-so-normal. Being surrounded by the undead is bad enough, but with a tyrant-in-training running their Safe Zone, it’s that much worse.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Is this a zombie book?
- By Gina Q. on 03-20-22
- World Between
- The Cascadia Series, Book 2
- By: Sarah Lyons Fleming
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt, Roger Wayne, Mia Gaskin, Christian Barillas
Sarah has done it again!
Reviewed: 03-22-22
Sarah never fails to create a world so immersive you feel as if you are are part of the story. The characters and their struggles to survive, to maintain their humanity, to rise to the occasion in their fight against a horrifying foe, are wonderfully complex and relatable. I'll revisit this story again and again.
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Uprising: A Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Novel
- The Outliers Saga, Book 2
- By: Kate L. Mary
- Narrated by: Grace Sylvan
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 50
I stood by and let it happen for too long, but I will not do it anymore. I will not be the person who watches others get hurt and does nothing to stop it. Not anymore. Returning to Sovereign City after everything that was stolen from her is something Indra never thought she would do. Despite the scars she wears both inside and out, left there at the hands of the Sovereign and the Fortis, she is determined to save her people from oppression, even if it means putting her own safety at risk.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must read!!
- By Natalia Martinez on 05-09-19
- Uprising: A Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Novel
- The Outliers Saga, Book 2
- By: Kate L. Mary
- Narrated by: Grace Sylvan
Gripping from start to finish
Reviewed: 07-22-21
This dystopian tale of bravery, loss, and transformation is powerful in it's otherworldly timelessness and it's relatability. Indra's journey of self-discovery, personal transformation, and firy desire to fight the wrongs of her world are written with such depth that I was immersed in the struggles, forceful determination, and dedication to fight against tyranny. I am on to book three.
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