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The most important event in history takes place in the middle of nowhere. Perceptions are altered. Perspectives are changed. .A moment of deliverance for the human race, or the beginning of its end? Tom Winter thinks he knows, but no-one else agrees.If he's right, six billion others are wrong.Trust no-one, because no-one trusts you.
216 pages, Paperback
First published May 10, 2002
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David Moody
78 books1,259 followersDavid Moody first released Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth). Moody's seminal zombie novel Autumn was made into a movie starring Dexter Fletcher and David Carradine. He has an unhealthy fascination with the end of the world and likes to write books about ordinary folks going through absolute hell. With the publication of continuing Hater and Autumn stories, Moody has cemented his reputation as a writer of suspense-laced SF/horror, and "farther out" genre books of all description.
Find out more about his work at www.davidmoody.net and www.infectedbooks.co.uk, and join Moody's mailing list to keep up with new releases.
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February 10, 2024
☆☆☆☆This review contains spoilers☆☆☆☆
The story, created by David Moody, compares to a train moving away from a station platform. At first, a person could run alongside the track easily, though as the train speeds up, there comes a moment that the runner anticipates the futility of persevering, and as the cars rush forward, the person inevitably slows down, or at the last moment a decision emerges to jump on for the ride.
I was that runner, easily bored at the beginning of the book--my mind outracing the slowness of the words, but approaching the finish line, my every thought fixated on this speeding target, and the ride arrived in a blur of insanity.
The destruction of mankind achieved by the resolute desire of alien's to take over our beautiful planet isn't an original concept. The total annihilation of the human race asserts an expectation both implausible and infuriatingly frightening--how can one's mind begin to perceive the idea of humans never existing again on our planet, the Milky Way Galaxy or the known universe?
In our seeking of amusement, the question we must ask ourselves--how does our story play out? Would a realistic ending achieve the favored results, or a breathtaking climax featuring humans kicking ET's butt, as in the movie Independence Day or Wells theory that humans commit to remaining alive until an earthly virus attacks the invaders, and abruptly we're impervious to their onslaught? This leaves us finishing a book or movie perceiving humans as invincible and pitying those fools from space who think they could win a war with us.
The probable truth tells a diverse story of alien victory. They possess the technology to travel copious light years (one can travel six trillion miles at the speed of light in one year) to commence their battle, and earth owns a space station and a few exhausted space shuttles providing meager protection.
The intelligence of invading aliens would eclipse the beings in Signs (one of my favorite movies) who can't.... http://somanybooksssolittletime.blogs...
The story, created by David Moody, compares to a train moving away from a station platform. At first, a person could run alongside the track easily, though as the train speeds up, there comes a moment that the runner anticipates the futility of persevering, and as the cars rush forward, the person inevitably slows down, or at the last moment a decision emerges to jump on for the ride.
I was that runner, easily bored at the beginning of the book--my mind outracing the slowness of the words, but approaching the finish line, my every thought fixated on this speeding target, and the ride arrived in a blur of insanity.
The destruction of mankind achieved by the resolute desire of alien's to take over our beautiful planet isn't an original concept. The total annihilation of the human race asserts an expectation both implausible and infuriatingly frightening--how can one's mind begin to perceive the idea of humans never existing again on our planet, the Milky Way Galaxy or the known universe?
In our seeking of amusement, the question we must ask ourselves--how does our story play out? Would a realistic ending achieve the favored results, or a breathtaking climax featuring humans kicking ET's butt, as in the movie Independence Day or Wells theory that humans commit to remaining alive until an earthly virus attacks the invaders, and abruptly we're impervious to their onslaught? This leaves us finishing a book or movie perceiving humans as invincible and pitying those fools from space who think they could win a war with us.
The probable truth tells a diverse story of alien victory. They possess the technology to travel copious light years (one can travel six trillion miles at the speed of light in one year) to commence their battle, and earth owns a space station and a few exhausted space shuttles providing meager protection.
The intelligence of invading aliens would eclipse the beings in Signs (one of my favorite movies) who can't.... http://somanybooksssolittletime.blogs...
January 9, 2013
David Moody fans (or sci-fi junkies) will be pleased to note that he has made this title available online for free at this website until about the end of January. And it's pretty damn fine. Not as strong as Hater, but perhaps it isn't even fair to compare the two because in a lot of ways they are very different stories.
Imagine if you will your average particle accelerator -- the Hadron Collider if you please. But instead of smashing sub-atomic particles into one another, let's say you're David Moody and you decide you want to take Shaun of the Dead and violently crash it into M. Night's Signs and Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind until you're left with this existential, entertaining mash-up of a story that's reflective, funny, and chilling in its probabilities.
Tom Winter is your average English bloke who has left his high pressure job in the city and retreated to the very small coastal town of Thatcham. His parents have recently died and he and his younger brother are trying to put their lives back together. Into this small town an unidentified aircraft of behemoth size deposits aliens from an advanced civilization. They claim they have come in peace. They claim they only want our help to get home. But are they telling the truth?
Moody is not giving us an action-packed, pulse-pounding story about an alien invasion here; rather, he's focusing on the psychological and philosophical ramifications of human behavior in the face of a peaceful close encounter of the third kind. It's pretty interesting actually the way characters behave, how they gradually grow to accept the aliens as non-threatening visitors, the questions it makes them ask of themselves and of one another, the deep desire to weigh in on meatier moral issues and "the meaning of life."
It's a slow build that did feel like it goes on a little too long in parts. I started to get a bit twitchy; I just wanted something to happen. In a way, that's very effective writing though. If the aliens do land in peace and it turns out to be pretty innocuous and ordinary, our human reaction might very well be to wish for something more outlandish and mind-blowing. This can't be all there is? Surely, there's something else to occur.
When the direction of the story does change, it happens abruptly and is over quickly. I guess I wish there had been more of a balance between the first three parts and parts four and five. That's not to say I didn't enjoy it though, or that I don't appreciate what Moody is trying to do here, I just longed for more B-movie action and less navel-gazing character angst.
October 12, 2012
I am going to be honest when I first started reading the book I really had a hard time getting into it. It was a little slow written for me. Usually with Moody's work it is fast paced and has to do with some sort of zombie catastrophe. But this is not the reason why I at first didn't like it. When I say i didn't like it was not because it didn't have to do with zombies this is more like a sci fi existentalism piece of work and yes It does deal with aliens and in some way the meaning of life. When I started reading this book a couple of weeks I really disliked the character Tom Winter he sort of reminded of "Donna" from the Hater series. Always unhappy and always complaining. The book moved a little slow but then last night I had reached the point were the book really takes off and I mean really takes off. At least for me anyway. I couldn't I mean to say I COULD NOT put the book down and read about I don't know maybe 130 pages last night to finish. That is why I really enjoy Moody's work because his books become a full on literary assault and well I just have to keep reading. The only other book that I can remember that has done to me is The Road by McCarthy. I honestly recommend this book to anyway. It turns out this is something he wrote earlier in 2005 and has been republished. Trust is a perfect example of an author with talent and then of course in later works having greatly improved on his writing by capitalizing on talent.
May 6, 2022
Interesting first alien contact novel. The book has a very good building and the idea behind it`s quite well put in place . And overall, fortunately, the evolution of the story hasn`t a linear evolution.
Definitely recommended!
Definitely recommended!
December 15, 2012
What to do when you're sick and immobile? Why, read David Moody's Trust! All of a sudden, you're 3/4 of the way through, and you have no idea where the time goes.
Trust has a lot of similarities to the T.V show "V", and of course deals with Moody's reoccurring themes of "Them v.s Us". Except in this examination of that theme, there is adequate reason for such cautious segregation. Aliens land in the small English town of Thatcham, under the guise of being stranded. The people of the world are hesitant to accept these otherworldly beings, but over time, begin to embrace the aliens and what they have to teach. It is almost the opposite of Moody's other works, wherein humanity is very quick with their acceptance, which in the end becomes their downfall.
I won't lie and say this book is full of twists and surprises, because I did see what was coming near the end, however, the ride to get there was enthralling and addictive. David Moody has a way of hooking you with his down to earth writing style (hahah, see what I did there?!), and keeping you engaged.
Why does David Moody write about the end of the world? Because he's good at it, and understands that it is our human nature which will ultimately be our downfall. He writes about this in a way we understand intrinsically, often through the seemingly mundane day-to-day motions, and ordinary people becoming extraordinary in their own right.
You should read this book, because its awesome.
Trust has a lot of similarities to the T.V show "V", and of course deals with Moody's reoccurring themes of "Them v.s Us". Except in this examination of that theme, there is adequate reason for such cautious segregation. Aliens land in the small English town of Thatcham, under the guise of being stranded. The people of the world are hesitant to accept these otherworldly beings, but over time, begin to embrace the aliens and what they have to teach. It is almost the opposite of Moody's other works, wherein humanity is very quick with their acceptance, which in the end becomes their downfall.
I won't lie and say this book is full of twists and surprises, because I did see what was coming near the end, however, the ride to get there was enthralling and addictive. David Moody has a way of hooking you with his down to earth writing style (hahah, see what I did there?!), and keeping you engaged.
Why does David Moody write about the end of the world? Because he's good at it, and understands that it is our human nature which will ultimately be our downfall. He writes about this in a way we understand intrinsically, often through the seemingly mundane day-to-day motions, and ordinary people becoming extraordinary in their own right.
You should read this book, because its awesome.
September 14, 2012
TRUST cements my belief that David Moody might be one of the best authors working today. A sci-fi novel for people who may not like sci-fi, it reads almost like an extended episode of the Twilight Zone. Moody excels in exposing the lives of everyday people, and then putting them in extraordinary circumstances. TRUST is at times subtle, sneaky and always intriguing, with a third act shift that isn't so much a gut-punch as it is a full on Ninja kick to the head. Another brilliant work from Mr. Moody.
January 8, 2016
5 Stars
I love David Moody!
Yes, I want to believe.
And the Truth is definitely out there.
Trust is another classic David Moody novel who writes about the human condition in a realistic, down to earth matter, and a book that is really just about people that just happen to face unreal situations. This is a book about the first contact with aliens. It is of course also about alien invasion. The twists in this book are a bit clear and obvious but work none the less.
Trust is fast paced.
Trust is a fun read.
Trust me that Trust is worth a read.
David Moody rocks.
I love David Moody!
Yes, I want to believe.
And the Truth is definitely out there.
Trust is another classic David Moody novel who writes about the human condition in a realistic, down to earth matter, and a book that is really just about people that just happen to face unreal situations. This is a book about the first contact with aliens. It is of course also about alien invasion. The twists in this book are a bit clear and obvious but work none the less.
Trust is fast paced.
Trust is a fun read.
Trust me that Trust is worth a read.
David Moody rocks.
January 21, 2013
A solid thriller about alien visitation that starts off slow but picks up in the second half and finishes with a powerful ending. Very well-written with interesting characters that elevate it above its standard plotline. Moody keeps the aliens' motives sufficiently hidden to maintain the proper level of suspense despite the lack of surprises in the story. Even though we've seen this before, Moody makes it an enjoyable ride with his writing skills. Recommended.
May 10, 2013
Are we alone in the universe? What would happen if there was a first contact encounter? Will the aliens be hostile or friendly? Would you trust them? These are the tough questions this book concentrates on without any difficulty.
I suggest this book to everyone who would enjoy a good science-fiction book although it does not have a happy ending.
It was a total joy to read, at 2 AM in the morning with some music that sounds out of this world. The experience was surreal.
I suggest this book to everyone who would enjoy a good science-fiction book although it does not have a happy ending.
It was a total joy to read, at 2 AM in the morning with some music that sounds out of this world. The experience was surreal.
December 4, 2012
I'd waited four years to read this, after being so taken with David Moody's debut novel - 'Straight to You' - that I wanted to sample some more of his work. However, 'Trust' was out of print by that point, and I was unwilling to pay the kind of second-hand prices I saw on Amazon.
Thankfully though, good things come to he who waits and 'Trust' was finally reprinted this year. The reason I write this little introduction is because I think the best, and most succinct, compliment I can pay this book is that it was very much worth the wait. It's been a while since I got through a book so quickly, and since I read something which always drew me back to it so soon after the few times I was able to put it down.
This is very much science fiction without the science, with outlandish technology presented in a matter-of-fact style which forces the reader to take it for what it is. This allows Moody to present a very human drama which moves with pace, made even quicker to read through a writing style which is concise and uncomplicated without being stilted and patronising.
'Trust' is also noteworthy for a reveal which, to my knowledge and perception, is a novel take on the 'alien visitation' story. Given how crowded this genre is when all forms of entertainment media are taken into account (books, television, cinema, video games), Moody has done well to offer something genuinely new in many ways.
However, 'Trust' is by no means perfect. As other reviewers have mentioned, the final - and by far most dramatic - part of the story takes too long to start, and finishes way too soon. Also, while the ending is, I feel, suitable given the lead-up to it, I think it could have been fleshed out a little more. Put it this way - the final sentence could easily have been stretched out to make up another page or two, which would have improved the book as a consequence.
My second major issue with 'Trust' is the characterisation. I have seen criticism of the secondary characters which I very much agree with - the single mother (Clare) and work-weary family man (James) are especially two-dimensional, an issue made more stark by how dislikeable both are. However, I would extend that latter negative point to the protagonist, Tom Winter, who too often strays the wrong side of the cynical/a*sehole line, crossing it completely in one exchange with an alien late in the book.
So while 'Trust' is, in my opinion, not as good as 'Straight to You' (which is unreservedly a 5* novel for me), I will finish by reiterating what I wrote near the start - despite obvious flaws, it was nevertheless worth the long wait to read it.
Thankfully though, good things come to he who waits and 'Trust' was finally reprinted this year. The reason I write this little introduction is because I think the best, and most succinct, compliment I can pay this book is that it was very much worth the wait. It's been a while since I got through a book so quickly, and since I read something which always drew me back to it so soon after the few times I was able to put it down.
This is very much science fiction without the science, with outlandish technology presented in a matter-of-fact style which forces the reader to take it for what it is. This allows Moody to present a very human drama which moves with pace, made even quicker to read through a writing style which is concise and uncomplicated without being stilted and patronising.
'Trust' is also noteworthy for a reveal which, to my knowledge and perception, is a novel take on the 'alien visitation' story. Given how crowded this genre is when all forms of entertainment media are taken into account (books, television, cinema, video games), Moody has done well to offer something genuinely new in many ways.
However, 'Trust' is by no means perfect. As other reviewers have mentioned, the final - and by far most dramatic - part of the story takes too long to start, and finishes way too soon. Also, while the ending is, I feel, suitable given the lead-up to it, I think it could have been fleshed out a little more. Put it this way - the final sentence could easily have been stretched out to make up another page or two, which would have improved the book as a consequence.
My second major issue with 'Trust' is the characterisation. I have seen criticism of the secondary characters which I very much agree with - the single mother (Clare) and work-weary family man (James) are especially two-dimensional, an issue made more stark by how dislikeable both are. However, I would extend that latter negative point to the protagonist, Tom Winter, who too often strays the wrong side of the cynical/a*sehole line, crossing it completely in one exchange with an alien late in the book.
So while 'Trust' is, in my opinion, not as good as 'Straight to You' (which is unreservedly a 5* novel for me), I will finish by reiterating what I wrote near the start - despite obvious flaws, it was nevertheless worth the long wait to read it.
November 17, 2024
I really enjoyed this book - and I'm having a difficult time trying to figure out what to say because I don't want to spoil it for other who want to read it.
The main character is Tom - he has moved to Thatcham, a small coastal village in England and has retired - even though a young man - he wants to get away from the dog-eat-dog world. So we find Tom living in a small town. At this point Aliens arrive on Earth as their mining starship has a technical problem that they can't seem to fix. As a result the aliens are stranded for a period of time until their home planet can come and pick them up (reminds me of a recent experience I had of a car problem and sitting on the expressway until the tow truck arrived ). Anyway, there are approximately 300+ aliens stranded on earth - we earthlings try yo make them feel at home here and are awed and amazed at the presence. The first part of the novels is about the daily updates on TV - kind of like a mini series - even the sci-fi mini-series "V" is mentioned. Slowly, the establishment starts to trust these new visitors, welcoming them into society, enamored by their obvious sophistication and seemingly noble intentions. But, just like in V, there are doubters, people who don't believe the hype. The book's main protagonist, Tom Winter, is one such doubter. Part of the book describes this acceptance and the cultural conflicts of humans living with aliens. The main character, Tom, a disenfranchised and paranoid individual to begin with, grows progressively more so, isolating himself from just about everyone, as he tries to dig deeper into the aliens' reasons for being here on earth.
I have to admit I thought Tom was a bit to antagonistic at times ... but....I will stop there for fear of giving too much away
You have to read it to understand
The main character is Tom - he has moved to Thatcham, a small coastal village in England and has retired - even though a young man - he wants to get away from the dog-eat-dog world. So we find Tom living in a small town. At this point Aliens arrive on Earth as their mining starship has a technical problem that they can't seem to fix. As a result the aliens are stranded for a period of time until their home planet can come and pick them up (reminds me of a recent experience I had of a car problem and sitting on the expressway until the tow truck arrived ). Anyway, there are approximately 300+ aliens stranded on earth - we earthlings try yo make them feel at home here and are awed and amazed at the presence. The first part of the novels is about the daily updates on TV - kind of like a mini series - even the sci-fi mini-series "V" is mentioned. Slowly, the establishment starts to trust these new visitors, welcoming them into society, enamored by their obvious sophistication and seemingly noble intentions. But, just like in V, there are doubters, people who don't believe the hype. The book's main protagonist, Tom Winter, is one such doubter. Part of the book describes this acceptance and the cultural conflicts of humans living with aliens. The main character, Tom, a disenfranchised and paranoid individual to begin with, grows progressively more so, isolating himself from just about everyone, as he tries to dig deeper into the aliens' reasons for being here on earth.
I have to admit I thought Tom was a bit to antagonistic at times ... but....I will stop there for fear of giving too much away
You have to read it to understand
September 17, 2013
I initially began reading Trust as a serial, with each chapter being released one per week. I got a bit more than 4/5th of the way through when I simply became too busy to read a serial (yet books were no problem - lack of a connection to the Internet was the main issue).
I finally purchased the book, months after reading my last chapter while I was still part of the collective group reading the serial. Once the book was finished I believe that all the chapters were removed from the website, prompting me to buy the book, because even after months had passed since I read that posted chapter I was still invested enough in the characters to want to know how the story would be resolved.
Though the ending came as little to no surprise to me, I am still very glad that I got the book and satisfied my curiosity as encouraged by Mr. Moody. Plus, I can go back and reread the book in one sitting now, just to see if reading it all in a piece alters my perception of the book, as opposed to how I felt about the book when reading it as a serial.
This is without a doubt not meant for action junkies. If you are expecting large, brutal scenes of violence betweens the aliens and the humans, this book is not for you. There is a small amount of physical violence, however the very lack of it elsewhere increases the potency of the few (two?) scenes containing any substantial violence. I truly enjoyed reading this book and will be sure to grab some of Mr. Moody's other works down the line.
First Entry:
(I am currently reading this as a serial release on the author's site (assuming I can last at this pace and not break down and buy the book for that instant gratification - which looks more and more likely!).)
I finally purchased the book, months after reading my last chapter while I was still part of the collective group reading the serial. Once the book was finished I believe that all the chapters were removed from the website, prompting me to buy the book, because even after months had passed since I read that posted chapter I was still invested enough in the characters to want to know how the story would be resolved.
Though the ending came as little to no surprise to me, I am still very glad that I got the book and satisfied my curiosity as encouraged by Mr. Moody. Plus, I can go back and reread the book in one sitting now, just to see if reading it all in a piece alters my perception of the book, as opposed to how I felt about the book when reading it as a serial.
This is without a doubt not meant for action junkies. If you are expecting large, brutal scenes of violence betweens the aliens and the humans, this book is not for you. There is a small amount of physical violence, however the very lack of it elsewhere increases the potency of the few (two?) scenes containing any substantial violence. I truly enjoyed reading this book and will be sure to grab some of Mr. Moody's other works down the line.
First Entry:
(I am currently reading this as a serial release on the author's site (assuming I can last at this pace and not break down and buy the book for that instant gratification - which looks more and more likely!).)
January 11, 2016
David Moody has such a fantastic writing style. He brings you along on journeys that are impossible, but all the while you are inside the mind of the main character. This story in particular was interesting in that way. Tom is a normal guy, doing normal things, living in a small town. The story opens with him on his morning run. As he's running, an alien spaceship flies overhead changing history forever. Why are they here? Is this going to end like every other sci-fi movie? I don't want to spoil anything, but the ending of this book is amazing. It has a very modern take on what an alien encounter would be like today. It's not super fast-paced, but it's definitely a slow burn. In one sitting I read 75% of this book because I couldn't put it down. The implications of this book are terrifying. Fans of The Host (Stephenie Meyer), War of the worlds (H.G. Wells), or The Fifth Wave (Rick Yancey) should check out this book. Or if you just like aliens, or other novels by David Moody, give it a try.
January 17, 2016
What an odd story. I quite enjoyed this, but in some ways the book is like being in another room to where the action is: the plot is merely a sideline to what ought to be the story. Aliens come to Earth. They actually come to Thatcham, a small village in England. Told entirely by one man witnessing the first craft, we only know what Tom knows, so the whole novel has this incredible insularity about it. This huge, Earth-changing event is going on around Tom as he drifts rather jobless and purposeless from day to day.
I think if I'd read this when I was a teenager I'd have been quite depressed by it. Now? I personally think
Very quick read. Interesting addition to the apocalyptic genre.
I think if I'd read this when I was a teenager I'd have been quite depressed by it. Now? I personally think
Very quick read. Interesting addition to the apocalyptic genre.
July 14, 2014
The downfall of man. Are we really that easy; just promise us technology and the ability to cure all sickness and we will follow you anywhere. Makes you wonder if the sins of the forefathers came back to visit the sons/daughters. The subjugators now being subjugated.
August 10, 2012
Hell of a read. Slow burn for the majority, then it really takes off.
November 16, 2015
This man knows how to write a cracking good tale. But so dark. Not a world I want to revisit.
March 10, 2019
I knew of David Moody for a long-time but hadn't actually read his books, assumed they were all zombies and gruesome horror (I know, call me a snob...) so when I bumped into him at last year's horror con in Birmingham I saw this book on sale and it looked so different to his usual (as far as I knew) fare that I bought it.
Well, finally got around to reading it and all I can say is that I'm an idiot: this is a very fine book indeed; a slow-burn Wyndham-esque tale of alien invasion (with more than a nod to H G Wells for obvious reasons). The John Wyndham influence is hardly surprising since I found an article penned by Moody which explained his love of the author, so that told me.
Trust is set in Thatcham, England, a rather quiet town and a group of friends who live a rather hum-drum life, until that the Earth discovers that we are not alone.
For around 75% of the book you could say that nothing much happens, but it is the perfect example of the slow-burn; Moody gradually peels away the story layer by layer, until we get to the truth in the last hundred pages or so.
Superbly written and plotted, with a great set of characters, you really should read it.
And now I'm off to discover more of Moody's work.
Well, finally got around to reading it and all I can say is that I'm an idiot: this is a very fine book indeed; a slow-burn Wyndham-esque tale of alien invasion (with more than a nod to H G Wells for obvious reasons). The John Wyndham influence is hardly surprising since I found an article penned by Moody which explained his love of the author, so that told me.
Trust is set in Thatcham, England, a rather quiet town and a group of friends who live a rather hum-drum life, until that the Earth discovers that we are not alone.
For around 75% of the book you could say that nothing much happens, but it is the perfect example of the slow-burn; Moody gradually peels away the story layer by layer, until we get to the truth in the last hundred pages or so.
Superbly written and plotted, with a great set of characters, you really should read it.
And now I'm off to discover more of Moody's work.
July 17, 2025
I have to say, this is one of those rare occasions where even if this book didn’t turn out to be what I expected, it kept me on my toes the whole time and it gave me chills in the end!
I already appreciated this author after listening to another of their books and I’m now a fan! I think this author’s ability relies on how well the characters are written and developed. This book is a character study of the human race, in my opinion, in response to a reality altering and unexpected event. I also think that through the characters, this is a glimpse into our current society and how complacent and disconnected we are with reality and ourselves. How much less self aware we are, relying on other means to perceive reality.
The audiobook narration by Steve Wawman was great and I think he really brought Tom to life for me!
I can’t go into specifics because of spoiling the plot, but if you don’t mind a slower pace, this delivers really well! The events leading up to the end left me speechless!
Thanks to the author for the audiobook and this is my honest opinion.
I already appreciated this author after listening to another of their books and I’m now a fan! I think this author’s ability relies on how well the characters are written and developed. This book is a character study of the human race, in my opinion, in response to a reality altering and unexpected event. I also think that through the characters, this is a glimpse into our current society and how complacent and disconnected we are with reality and ourselves. How much less self aware we are, relying on other means to perceive reality.
The audiobook narration by Steve Wawman was great and I think he really brought Tom to life for me!
I can’t go into specifics because of spoiling the plot, but if you don’t mind a slower pace, this delivers really well! The events leading up to the end left me speechless!
Thanks to the author for the audiobook and this is my honest opinion.
February 8, 2019
I rarely have time these days for reading pleasure and that is something I want to change. But I have to say Moody is in a league of his own and simply a fantastic writer. As I was reading this tale I easily imagined skilled actors who fit various roles and felt like I was one of the skeptics questioning the intentions of the .... (spoiler alert) “new arrivals”! There came a point in the book that the reigns came off and I was catapulted into a place of terror. I found my self feeling the emotions of the main character and constantly asking myself “What would I do in his position “. This is a spell binding read. I even got my Brother in law hooked on his work. If you are a Walking Dead fan you will absolutely fall in love with Moody’s style of writing as well as the man himself.
July 15, 2025
This book takes a long time to get into which I generally dislike, although I kept listening because I wanted to figure out what was going to happen. The last 2 hours is the most thrilling part of the book so it definitely takes awhile to get anywhere. I wasn’t a huge fan of the narrators voice and I probably would’ve liked this more if I read it physically. The ending sort of leaves you with a hopeless feeling. Overall I thought the story was definitely interesting but I almost feel like the book didn’t need to be as long as it was and probably could’ve been told in half the time tbh. I’d give it 3.5 ⭐️
April 4, 2019
A wonderfully dark alien invasion novel and healthy cynicism from the main character, Tom Winter. I like to think I would be like Tom Winter, not buying into the friendly aliens. Probably the luddite in me. I use technology (obviously as I am typing this) but don't buy into the need to replace old technology with the new technology asap. Similarly I will never have the likes of Alexa and my mobile is a basic model. Anyway, I digress. This is another excellent David Moody tale.
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Ray Smillie
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April 11, 2020The audiobook of "Trust" is now available on Audible, read by me. I am very pleased with the result and hope that David's readers will enjoy it. It is a interesting, enjoyable book, with good characters, and great story.
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Trust-Au...
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Trust-Au...
November 6, 2019
Loved it. When a books ending makes me happy, the book has made me happy.
January 18, 2021
Good lord that really didn't have any redeeming qualities. The basic idea was fine but oh my god you have to slog through an endless wave of boring people complaining non-stop to find it.
February 2, 2021
As always I really enjoyed this David Moody book. I love his writing. Alien invasion. Love. Heartache. Life choices. It had it all... Wish I would not have waited so long to read it.
October 6, 2021
Just how I like my science fiction, slow and bleak.
May 19, 2023
A book with no happy ending. He was right to not Trust the aliens.
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