
Reckless
Book One in the Terran Sea Chronicles
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Nicholas Cain
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First the floods consumed the Earth.
Then the Syndicate took everything from me.
My childhood, my first love — my humanity.
Before I was born, the rising oceans consumed the last land on Earth. All I’ve ever known is a fight for survival. But the Syndicate wants to change this, genetically adapting children to fit this harsh new world — no matter how many lives are sacrificed in the process.
When little, I was ripped from my home to take part in the Syndicate's cruel experiments. But I broke free. Now, at the age of 17, I'm hunted for my unique ability to thrive beneath the ocean's depths, but also because I rescue others held captive by the Syndicate.
Every day is a predictable struggle, the same watery grave of fears. Everything changes on a routine patrol of a Syndicate vessel, however, when I stumble across two people — a highly sought-after prisoner who was designed to be more powerful than myself and a young man from my past, one my heart never forgot.
These two ghosts from my past will most likely jeopardize all the work I’ve achieved against the Syndicate. But I can’t leave them behind. Even if I lose everything in saving them, including my very life.
Reckless is a dystopian adventure packed with action, romance, and wonder. Listeners who enjoyed The Lunar Chronicles and Red Queen will love this epic young adult series.
Note: Reckless is a re-brand of the novel, NeverSea with improved editing and adjusted character naming.
©2019, 2020 Jenetta Penner, David R. Bernstein (P)2020 Jenetta Penner, David R. BernsteinListeners also enjoyed...
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-20-20
Mind control!
Great fantasy story! Grand you from the beginning! Makes you sad what the young people went through! How they come together to fight for their lives! Narrators worked well together!
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- Kathy
- 09-14-20
Good book
Enjoy this story, very much. Family is family even if you are not blood related.
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- trufriends
- 06-19-20
interesting
interesting take where all the elements actually worked together; I honestly didn't think this book would hold my interest but I was wrong. Actually looking to read and/or listening more of the series.
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- Concetta Phillipps
- 02-15-22
"interesting story, good elements"
I could honestly do without the love story in this series. the elements of the story are smashing without it and keep you gripped into what will happen next. The love story on the other hand, turns our badass female lead into a wallowing Juliet that feels totally out of character.
performance of the actors reading the story were pretty good. I would have rather the female voices make up for the female characters during the male chapters - the female voices the male actor used were just ok and could have been greatly enhanced.
is it worth it? Yep, definitely. I got this one as part of a review program and I'm going to buy the next one.
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- Shantelle Hazelton
- 07-02-20
Great audio book
Once I started this I couldn’t stop listening! I loved the story line and the characters! It really sucks you right in! The narrator did a great job of bringing it to life.
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- Katherine
- 10-26-20
Good story. I hope the heroine gets bolder in book 2
Great narration, awesome idea for a story. I just kinda hope the main female lead toughens up in the second book. She has such an awesome ability I wish there was more focus on it.
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- Tera
- 06-15-20
Great story
I had this book on my want to read list for ages, and when I seen the audio book I knew I had to listen. I have listened to plenty of Ms. Penner's books but this is the first for the other author that I have had the privilege to listen to. I can not wait to listen to the rest of this series the narrators did a great job keeping me pulled into the story.
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- Isabel
- 07-04-20
action all the way!
this book was none stop action. so much going on, love, hate, fights, guns, fighting for freedom, ect. if you like books that are gunna keep you on the edge this is the book for you. action though the whole thing. I really enjoyed the book. and the 2 narrator did an awesome job too.
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- Amanda
- 08-19-20
Great story
I like this concept where people are trying to survive in a water filled world. The story kept me pulled in and I can’t wait to see what is next!
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- Jaclyn679
- 06-29-20
A great listen
Really enjoyed this listen! Strong heroine and setting that held my attention. The author did a really excellent job at describing and showing instead of just telling. The writing was really well done and flowed nicely. The story was exciting and action packed!
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