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The Compound

By: S. A. Bodeen
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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"Dad asked me if I wanted to see more of the Compound. I didn't. We would have to wait fifteen years before it would be safe to go outside. Which left more than enough time to see the rest of the Compound.

"Our new world. A world I would soon hate."

Eli and his family have lived in the Compound for six years. The world they knew is gone. Eli's father built the Compound to keep them safe. Now, they can't get out.

He won't let them.

©2008 S.A. Bodeen (P)2008 Brilliance Audio Action & Adventure Dystopian Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Social & Life Skills Thrillers & Suspense Survival Fiction

Critic reviews

2008 Parents' Choice Recommended

"Suspenseful and riveting, this debut novel raises serious issues about what it means to survive." (Kirkus Reviews)

"The audience will feel the pressure closing in on them as they, like the characters, race through hairpin turns in the plot toward a breathless climax." (Publishers Weekly)
Unexpected Plot Twists • Unique Storyline • Excellent Narration • Memorable Experience • Engaging Performance
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Excellent thriller! I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The narrator was a perfect fit, which helps immensely. Some similarities to the Wayward Pines storyline with a single family.

A must read!

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This is my favorite book. I’ve told all my family and friends about it. I’ve read it twice, it’s just so good.

I love this book

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would definitely recommend it! I only for the very twisted ending

Would you ever listen to anything by S. A. Bodeen again?

Yes!!

Have you listened to any of Christopher Lane’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, this is my first.

Did The Compound inspire you to do anything?

Stock up on canned meat!!

Any additional comments?

This story left me reeling. You just don't know who to trust, or how far someone will go to fulfill a social experiment.

The Compound

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hard to like protaginist, pacing could use some work, setting the scene was 80% of the book. fun ending.

it's ok.

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this is a very interesting and enjoyable book to listen to. Some of the other reviews said it was weird and odd. But I found it very entertaining and very enjoyable definitely worth a listen very very good.

Great Listen

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I honestly believe some books can be moved in this is One of them absolutely sensation ten out of ten

the plot and delivery was amazing

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it isnt bad, but to come up with "fallout" type genre, I wasnt too pleased to find out its a bit missleading. I was hopeing there would be a Fallout New Vegas or Fallout 3 type topic, but not at all. good book just not exactly fallout NV like

its not bad just

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Loved this book, it kept me guessing what was coming next, It was extremely well written

Great story!

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Interesting story. What are you willing to do to survive?? A father takes his family to live in a compound following a disaster. The story does not get too much into back stories but just enough to help you understand who they are.

Live the narrator. You always knew who was talking. Got this on a whim and glad I did.

Really Enjoyed This!

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I loved this book! interesting and different take on "apocalyptic" wow. I was looking for book 2! definitely recommend, you won't be disappointed.

loved it! I didn't want it to end.

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