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Nysa is an up and coming DNA retrieval expert well known in the scientific community for her advances in the technology used in the field. After being recruited to work on a secret project by an extraordinarily wealthy and mysterious benefactor, Nysa is moved to a hidden lab outside Denver, Colorado. Isolated from the world and forbidden from contact with anyone outside the facility, she is unaware of the strange occurrences that begin to plague the planet. Her fiance Alastair becomes concerned about her welfare and, with the help of his father, begins a frantic search for her. They soon come to realize that their quest is producing more questions than answers, and some very unsettling questions at that.
Only one person, the silent man financing the operation, knows the true nature of the experiment. Although unaware of his true identity, Alastair comes to realize his foe will stop at nothing to see the experiment through to it's completion.
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284 pages, Paperback
First published July 24, 2009
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February 24, 2012
"Nysa is an up and coming DNA retrieval expert well known in the scientific community for her advances in the technology used in the field. After being recruited to work on a secret project by an extraordinarily wealthy and mysterious benefactor, Nysa is moved to a hidden lab outside Denver, Colorado. Isolated from the world and forbidden from contact with anyone outside the facility, she is unaware of the strange occurrences that begin to plague the planet. Her fiance Alastair becomes concerned about her welfare and, with the help of his father, begins a frantic search for her. They soon come to realize that their quest is producing more questions than answers, and some very unsettling questions at that."
What a superb plot!! When reading a thriller which contains such complex scientific detail, I am always a bit hesitant that I will be inundated with arcane scientific data- and not enough plot. I am happy to report that this is certainly not the case in Scott L. Collins' magnificent novel, DAYS' END!
From the novel's first line "This was to be his last day on Earth", I was completely drawn into the superb plotting and characterizations that define this very well written book. Mr. Collins has obviously done quite a bit of research, and combined with his wonderful ability at storytelling, he has produced a book that has appeal to all lovers of great thrillers and quite simply- great books!!
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RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
What a superb plot!! When reading a thriller which contains such complex scientific detail, I am always a bit hesitant that I will be inundated with arcane scientific data- and not enough plot. I am happy to report that this is certainly not the case in Scott L. Collins' magnificent novel, DAYS' END!
From the novel's first line "This was to be his last day on Earth", I was completely drawn into the superb plotting and characterizations that define this very well written book. Mr. Collins has obviously done quite a bit of research, and combined with his wonderful ability at storytelling, he has produced a book that has appeal to all lovers of great thrillers and quite simply- great books!!
AN OFFICIAL JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB MUST READ
RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
June 4, 2010
I have just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was recommended on the Kindle boards forum and I read the ebook version, thought it's also available in paperback.
It has sci-fi, thriller, love story and apocalyptic elements and it's difficult to say too much about what happens without giving anything away - I certainly didn't guess what was coming, though others might. One of the tags for the book on Amazon says 'techno thriller' and I think that probably sums it up best for me.
I must say that I loved the ending. I have seen a few customer reviews for the book that didn't like the ending, and I can see why it might not appeal to every reader. But for me, it was perfect.
I'm looking forward to reading the next one by this author.
It has sci-fi, thriller, love story and apocalyptic elements and it's difficult to say too much about what happens without giving anything away - I certainly didn't guess what was coming, though others might. One of the tags for the book on Amazon says 'techno thriller' and I think that probably sums it up best for me.
I must say that I loved the ending. I have seen a few customer reviews for the book that didn't like the ending, and I can see why it might not appeal to every reader. But for me, it was perfect.
I'm looking forward to reading the next one by this author.
March 10, 2013
This was an awesome book! My only complaint...it was too short. I was glad to see that there will be more from this author. Such a great story, and very well written. I like that the romantic angle is there, but not overplayed or cheesy. You can see what's coming in regards to the "project" Nysa is asked to work on, mostly because the italicized thoughts of the 'bad guy' (not to give anything away) in between chapters. That was great. It really helped to pull everything together. I GREATLY enjoyed this book. **Editing note: I realized after posting this that I had misread the "About the Author" at the end of the book. This book is not part of a series, but rather he is writing another series. So I just edited out my mistake but no other changes were made to my review**
July 27, 2010
Days’ End
By Scott L. Collins
Within the first few pages of “Days’ End” by Scott L. Collins I was completely taken by this electrifying, fascinating read. As I dove into this consuming tale, I was stunned at the author’s obvious research and scientific knowledge and impressed at how he tied every inch of this complicated tale together.
“Days’ End” forces readers to contemplate greed, science and god? How far will some go to get what they want, whether that be money, death or to save the one they love? This novel, in a brief two hundred seventy pages poses some of the most important questions any of us can ask.
In Scott L. Collins debut novel he hits in out of the park, developing a story, which seems completely out of this world, yet frighteningly possible.
Reviewed by Amanda Goossen for Lit Fest Magazine
By Scott L. Collins
Within the first few pages of “Days’ End” by Scott L. Collins I was completely taken by this electrifying, fascinating read. As I dove into this consuming tale, I was stunned at the author’s obvious research and scientific knowledge and impressed at how he tied every inch of this complicated tale together.
“Days’ End” forces readers to contemplate greed, science and god? How far will some go to get what they want, whether that be money, death or to save the one they love? This novel, in a brief two hundred seventy pages poses some of the most important questions any of us can ask.
In Scott L. Collins debut novel he hits in out of the park, developing a story, which seems completely out of this world, yet frighteningly possible.
Reviewed by Amanda Goossen for Lit Fest Magazine
December 14, 2011
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This was a great book. I enjoyed the fact that the chapters were short, it meant that I could read it quickly in short bursts. As it happened I found it extremely hard to put down. The basic plot (which I can't divulge as it would give too much away) is a good one, and had me gripped to the end.The characters were solid and although the story played out with only three main characters, I didn't feel the story suffered. The ending was as sudden as it was shocking, so be prepared for that. It was satisfying though and tied up any loose ends. It did, however, need work on the editing.
This was a great book. I enjoyed the fact that the chapters were short, it meant that I could read it quickly in short bursts. As it happened I found it extremely hard to put down. The basic plot (which I can't divulge as it would give too much away) is a good one, and had me gripped to the end.The characters were solid and although the story played out with only three main characters, I didn't feel the story suffered. The ending was as sudden as it was shocking, so be prepared for that. It was satisfying though and tied up any loose ends. It did, however, need work on the editing.
March 8, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed the flow and character development in Days' End. The main plot-line was thought-provoking and built intrigue as the story progressed. I have always enjoyed stories built on historical or religious backgrounds and this book pulled off the difficult task of keeping a religious-based theme appealing to all readers, not only Christian readers.
I thought that the characters were likable and the descriptions of scenery and locations were excellent. Will be looking for the next book in the series.
I thought that the characters were likable and the descriptions of scenery and locations were excellent. Will be looking for the next book in the series.
October 14, 2010
Overall, this was a very enjoyable read.
Like others, I was hooked by the initial premise, and my interest matured as the book developed.
I did see where the story was going after the first quarter or so and thought it to be (far as I'm aware) a very original idea.
The reason the book didn't make it to a five star review for me was because of the final quarter of the book. The author left a lot of questions unanswered, usually I like that as it adds a mystery that you continue to think about after finishing a book, this however just frustrated me.
There is a massive build up throughout the book with hints and clues being given away about who the 'baddie' is, the reader gets a first person insight into their history, and tantalizingly little about their motives. My issue is however, you never know what actually happens to the villain come the end. Does he finally die? Is he forgiven?
Another loose end is whether or not the world is in fact coming to an end? The global disasters seem to be brushed under the carpet come the end and seemingly forgotten about as the reader follows Alistair on his fairly pointless trip to find Nysa.
This again was frustrating, a large chunk of the final part of the book follows Alistair going out to find Nysa, which ends up being quite a bit of effort considering come the end of the book, he has no actual plan once he's found her. Did he expect to just walk out hand in hand with her after breaking in and 'saving' her?
Though I did enjoy the somewhat predictable end, I felt as everything came to a close it was all a little rushed, the ending would be more fitting in the short story genre rather than the conclusion to the entire novel. I was rather hoping the author to throw a spanner in the works and the baby be born with small horns atop his head, alas, t'was not to be.
All in all, despite my ramblings, a very enjoyable read, and one I will recommend.
Like others, I was hooked by the initial premise, and my interest matured as the book developed.
I did see where the story was going after the first quarter or so and thought it to be (far as I'm aware) a very original idea.
The reason the book didn't make it to a five star review for me was because of the final quarter of the book. The author left a lot of questions unanswered, usually I like that as it adds a mystery that you continue to think about after finishing a book, this however just frustrated me.
There is a massive build up throughout the book with hints and clues being given away about who the 'baddie' is, the reader gets a first person insight into their history, and tantalizingly little about their motives. My issue is however, you never know what actually happens to the villain come the end. Does he finally die? Is he forgiven?
Another loose end is whether or not the world is in fact coming to an end? The global disasters seem to be brushed under the carpet come the end and seemingly forgotten about as the reader follows Alistair on his fairly pointless trip to find Nysa.
This again was frustrating, a large chunk of the final part of the book follows Alistair going out to find Nysa, which ends up being quite a bit of effort considering come the end of the book, he has no actual plan once he's found her. Did he expect to just walk out hand in hand with her after breaking in and 'saving' her?
Though I did enjoy the somewhat predictable end, I felt as everything came to a close it was all a little rushed, the ending would be more fitting in the short story genre rather than the conclusion to the entire novel. I was rather hoping the author to throw a spanner in the works and the baby be born with small horns atop his head, alas, t'was not to be.
All in all, despite my ramblings, a very enjoyable read, and one I will recommend.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 14, 2011
This is a story about a woman (Nysa) who is at the top of her field in DNA retrieval at UCLA. She is head hunted by a strange gentleman for a project she knows nothing about but will pay top dollar for her services. She agrees, on the understanding she must have no contact with the outside world for the duration of the project, and tell no one where she is going. When a series of natural disasters prompts her boyfriend (Alistair) to try and find her, the project and his search suddenly are not quite what they seem.
This was a great book. I enjoyed the fact that the chapters were short, it meant that I could read it quickly in short bursts. As it happened I found it extremely hard to put down. The basic plot (which I can't divulge as it would give too much away) is a good one, and had me gripped to the end.The characters were solid and although the story played out with only three main characters, I didn't feel the story suffered. The ending was as sudden as it was shocking, so be prepared for that. It was satisfying though and tied up any loose ends. It did, however, need work on the editing.
All in all a brave subject to tackle, that the author has done justice with and I hope he has more in the pipe line.
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This was a great book. I enjoyed the fact that the chapters were short, it meant that I could read it quickly in short bursts. As it happened I found it extremely hard to put down. The basic plot (which I can't divulge as it would give too much away) is a good one, and had me gripped to the end.The characters were solid and although the story played out with only three main characters, I didn't feel the story suffered. The ending was as sudden as it was shocking, so be prepared for that. It was satisfying though and tied up any loose ends. It did, however, need work on the editing.
All in all a brave subject to tackle, that the author has done justice with and I hope he has more in the pipe line.
This review was originally written for the TBR Pile.
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July 8, 2010
What would happen if advanced DNA splicing and cloning techniques fell into the wrong hands? Headhunted for a project she knows little about, scientist Nysa becomes an unwitting accessory.
Days’ End is a fast and compelling read with a shocking but satisfying ending.
This is probably just me, but it took me a little while to work out what the POV/first person switch at the end of the early chapters was all about. It didn’t detract from the story, though, and overall it was a most enjoyable read, not to mention excellent value.
Days’ End is a fast and compelling read with a shocking but satisfying ending.
This is probably just me, but it took me a little while to work out what the POV/first person switch at the end of the early chapters was all about. It didn’t detract from the story, though, and overall it was a most enjoyable read, not to mention excellent value.
October 3, 2010
This book captured my interest right from the start with good character development and an interesting story line. The change in viewpoint at the end of each chapter took a while to get used to, but it adds mystery to the story as it unfolds and I liked how it developed. It's a good value and I look forward to seeing more from this author.
May 28, 2013
Very Gripping! Kept me on the edge the whole time. Great Job!
July 24, 2017
I liked this book a lot.Nyssa is offered a job.It is SO secretive she can't communicate with anyone or see what is going on in the world until it is over.People start to die, some horrendously.When her fiancé tries to find her he runs into a lot of trouble.What can be SO secret?The truth is unimaginable. A good read narrated nicely by Kevin Gallagher.I was provided this book free by the author,narrator or publisher.
December 21, 2009
I was very disappointed by this novel. I generally don't read 'religious' books, and I would not classify this as such. Yes, you have to accept the premise of Christianity, but you don't have to be a Christian to do that. I accept that a cat can come back to life after being buried in a haunted 'semetary' when I read Stephen King, so this concept was not difficult for me to accept. It actually has promise to be an interesting story (the reason I gave it two stars) but it seems as if the author was in such a hurry to pump it out that he forgot to develop characters in any kind of meaningful way.
I really hate to say it, but I couldn't help thinking that it read more like a 9th graders creative writing essay. The author hasn't quite mastered the concept of 'showing not telling'. "He walked up the stairs. He walked down the stairs. He walked back up the stairs." I kid you not, this is very close to being a direct quote from the book. Who cares that he walked down the stairs if nothing happened to him there? I'd highly recommend that the author read, then re-read, Stephen King's 'On Writing'. Then join a writing club - he would gain a tremendous amount of insight from others on how to create a really solid story.
As it is, I gleaned all the important information by skimming through this in an hour (after a few hours of trudging through the dismal prose before finally giving up). What was totally confounding was that he made no secret as to the 'mystery man's true identity or what exactly that team of scientists was up to, yet the ending seemed to be intended as a climax; an 'ah-ha!' moment. It was anything but, as anyone with even the most cursory knowledge of Christianity will have figured it all out 1/4 of the way into the book.
April 5, 2011
Although I felt that the book ended a little abruptly, "Days' End" was a real page turner in every sense of the word. Scott Collins' novel was very hard to put down and it just sucks you in right from the start. There were so many twists and turns, that one just couldn't help be enthralled.
Overall, with the ending aside, I did enjoy "Days' End" and recommend you buy a copy today.
- Aidan Lucid, author of "The Zargothian Tales: Return of the Son of Hamorin"
Overall, with the ending aside, I did enjoy "Days' End" and recommend you buy a copy today.
- Aidan Lucid, author of "The Zargothian Tales: Return of the Son of Hamorin"
October 26, 2010
Great book - well written - kept my interest couldn't wait to see what happen next or how the main character would get the information.
June 3, 2013
Really a good, fast paced read. Wasn't the ending I had drawn up in my head, but certainly a neat way to close.
March 7, 2013
I really liked Days' End - it was an intellectual thriller - the kind I like. Sort of "Da Vinci Code-esque" - I really liked the characters and the pace too. And the end is great. Yay, Scott Collins
April 17, 2013
Great Read! I love books that challenge us tho think about what can happen when genetic engineering capabilities fall into the wrong hands. The characters were easy to connect with and I loved the short chapters which allowed me to stop when I needed to.
I felt that the story was very well written and paced wonderfully. I think teens will eat this one up for sure! I would definitely recommend reading "Day's End" and I look forward to reading more from Scott L. Collins.
I felt that the story was very well written and paced wonderfully. I think teens will eat this one up for sure! I would definitely recommend reading "Day's End" and I look forward to reading more from Scott L. Collins.
August 25, 2023
Keeps you reading
When Nysa, an up and coming DNA retrieval expert well known in the scientific community for her advances in the technology used in the field is recruited to work on a secret project by an extraordinarily wealthy and mysterious benefactor, she is moved to a hidden lab outside Denver, Colorado. Isolated from the world and forbidden from contact with anyone outside the facility.
As Nysa and her new "colleagues" embark on their still unknown project, they are completely unaware of the strange occurrences that begin to plague the planet.
When he realises just exactly what appears to be happening, her fiance Alastair becomes concerned about her welfare and, with the help of his father, begins a frantic search for her. They soon come to realize, however, that their quest is producing more questions than answers, and some very unsettling questions at that.
Only one person, the silent man financing the operation, knows the true nature of the experiment. Although initially unaware of
his true identity, Alastair comes to realize his foe will stop at nothing to see the experiment through to its completion, and when he makes the disturbing discovery of the man's true identity, the day of reckoning begins......
I loved this book, although I did realise that there was a page missing from my kindle version, when I opened the same one on my phone. The secrecy of the experiment is maintained throughout the story, which makes you want to keep reading! I found this one hard to put down!
My only gripe is that the ending, although completely necessary, really leaves you wanting more.
When Nysa, an up and coming DNA retrieval expert well known in the scientific community for her advances in the technology used in the field is recruited to work on a secret project by an extraordinarily wealthy and mysterious benefactor, she is moved to a hidden lab outside Denver, Colorado. Isolated from the world and forbidden from contact with anyone outside the facility.
As Nysa and her new "colleagues" embark on their still unknown project, they are completely unaware of the strange occurrences that begin to plague the planet.
When he realises just exactly what appears to be happening, her fiance Alastair becomes concerned about her welfare and, with the help of his father, begins a frantic search for her. They soon come to realize, however, that their quest is producing more questions than answers, and some very unsettling questions at that.
Only one person, the silent man financing the operation, knows the true nature of the experiment. Although initially unaware of
his true identity, Alastair comes to realize his foe will stop at nothing to see the experiment through to its completion, and when he makes the disturbing discovery of the man's true identity, the day of reckoning begins......
I loved this book, although I did realise that there was a page missing from my kindle version, when I opened the same one on my phone. The secrecy of the experiment is maintained throughout the story, which makes you want to keep reading! I found this one hard to put down!
My only gripe is that the ending, although completely necessary, really leaves you wanting more.
September 17, 2017
This was a great concept, and really had me hooked through the first two thirds of the book then it appears the author became rushed and hurried up to finish. The ending left you hanging wanting a heck of a lot more - he just stopped and that made me mad and felt like I wasted my time - but I don't think I will purchase a sequel if there is a sequel.
It is a great concept with the end of times, references to the book of Revelation without the in your face trying to convert you, complete with gratuitous sex scenes and profanity which is not seen in books like this. I just wish the author had more experience in the creation of a novel as it really needs a professional editor for further refinement and the bad guy really needs more development.
It is a great concept with the end of times, references to the book of Revelation without the in your face trying to convert you, complete with gratuitous sex scenes and profanity which is not seen in books like this. I just wish the author had more experience in the creation of a novel as it really needs a professional editor for further refinement and the bad guy really needs more development.
August 21, 2021
This was amazing! Can only hope there would be a sequel but I don’t think that’s going to happen. Loved the story. Wish there had been more details about who was causing the ‘accidents’ as it could have been (spoiler alert) God or Jesus. It felt like a person doing it though. . I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Narration by Kevin Gallagher was excellent.
December 31, 2020
I was enjoying it quite a bit until the ending. Too abrupt and too many loose threads.
September 13, 2016
Da Vinci Code, Coma, Jurassic Park and Left Behind Combined in a story
From the start, this book was difficult for me to enjoy due to its overly gritty, crass and graphic writing style, but its narration kept me engaged. The book consists of a mix of many different and somewhat interesting movie plots compressed into a single storyline having a more noir feeling. Mixing all of these aspects of other movies into a single story does not mean it gets one or any of them right. For me it just did not work and in the end I wanted so much more than what the book provided.
A note in this book stated that the author has moved into writing more Young Adult (YA) books, however this book is not intended, nor does the author say it is, for younger audiences; you have been warned.
From the start, this book felt gritty and at times overly descriptive, more for shock value than what was necessary to tell a great story involving cloning, hacking, and political intrigue. I know the author did his research along with consulting on medical, computers, and other areas from third-parties. However, the author often does not leave anything to the reader’s imagination. It is put right out in front you, the reader, and at times seems forced. I like descriptive authors, but mostly to help me paint a picture of what is going on at the time. I do not need as much detail of a medical procedure as if I were the doctor needing to perform it afterwards.
Many of the scenes included heavy use of vulgar/explicit language that really was not necessary for the telling of the story. The author also includes scenes involving heavy use of alcohol and smoking along with detailed and descriptive sexual and medical procedures as stated above. Nearly all of the characters to me appeared in more ways than one to be dysfunctional, flat, and at times forced. I wanted to really like the characters, yet due to their own self-inflicted emotional wounds I found it difficult to attach or relate myself to any one of them.
The author has scenes containing negative religious overtones from both a political perspective and within the main character’s family. This is one area I wished the author had done more research on the subject matter. The main character’s upbringing as a pastors’ kid (PK) seemed overly dysfunctional and their later conversations in the book were not what I would expect a pastor and his son to discuss. For me, this aspect was over the top and prevented me from enjoying the book as I had expected or hoped. A rather simple thing that should have come from research is that the book of the Bible is called “Revelation” and not “Revelations”.
Based on the audiobook’s narration, Mr. Gallagher did an excellent job. The audio was clean, crisp and did not contain any sounds artifacts (pops, swallows, clicks, etc.) that distracted the listener; good job sir. Although the narrator has not voiced many book on Audible at this time, I remembered his voice from his narration of “Ark-13”; which I also enjoyed. Kevin was able to voice the many different characters, including female ones, without difficulty or going into falsetto like other audiobooks I have listened too. I enjoyed the extra dramatization added to specific chapters; not wanting to give away any secrets. I know how difficult it is to narrate an audiobook, so I want to say thank you for making this book one that I could complete even when I did not enjoy the story itself.
Disclaimer: This book was provided to the reviewer by the author, narrator, or publisher in exchange for a non-bias review.
From the start, this book was difficult for me to enjoy due to its overly gritty, crass and graphic writing style, but its narration kept me engaged. The book consists of a mix of many different and somewhat interesting movie plots compressed into a single storyline having a more noir feeling. Mixing all of these aspects of other movies into a single story does not mean it gets one or any of them right. For me it just did not work and in the end I wanted so much more than what the book provided.
A note in this book stated that the author has moved into writing more Young Adult (YA) books, however this book is not intended, nor does the author say it is, for younger audiences; you have been warned.
From the start, this book felt gritty and at times overly descriptive, more for shock value than what was necessary to tell a great story involving cloning, hacking, and political intrigue. I know the author did his research along with consulting on medical, computers, and other areas from third-parties. However, the author often does not leave anything to the reader’s imagination. It is put right out in front you, the reader, and at times seems forced. I like descriptive authors, but mostly to help me paint a picture of what is going on at the time. I do not need as much detail of a medical procedure as if I were the doctor needing to perform it afterwards.
Many of the scenes included heavy use of vulgar/explicit language that really was not necessary for the telling of the story. The author also includes scenes involving heavy use of alcohol and smoking along with detailed and descriptive sexual and medical procedures as stated above. Nearly all of the characters to me appeared in more ways than one to be dysfunctional, flat, and at times forced. I wanted to really like the characters, yet due to their own self-inflicted emotional wounds I found it difficult to attach or relate myself to any one of them.
The author has scenes containing negative religious overtones from both a political perspective and within the main character’s family. This is one area I wished the author had done more research on the subject matter. The main character’s upbringing as a pastors’ kid (PK) seemed overly dysfunctional and their later conversations in the book were not what I would expect a pastor and his son to discuss. For me, this aspect was over the top and prevented me from enjoying the book as I had expected or hoped. A rather simple thing that should have come from research is that the book of the Bible is called “Revelation” and not “Revelations”.
Based on the audiobook’s narration, Mr. Gallagher did an excellent job. The audio was clean, crisp and did not contain any sounds artifacts (pops, swallows, clicks, etc.) that distracted the listener; good job sir. Although the narrator has not voiced many book on Audible at this time, I remembered his voice from his narration of “Ark-13”; which I also enjoyed. Kevin was able to voice the many different characters, including female ones, without difficulty or going into falsetto like other audiobooks I have listened too. I enjoyed the extra dramatization added to specific chapters; not wanting to give away any secrets. I know how difficult it is to narrate an audiobook, so I want to say thank you for making this book one that I could complete even when I did not enjoy the story itself.
Disclaimer: This book was provided to the reviewer by the author, narrator, or publisher in exchange for a non-bias review.
October 10, 2016
3.5 stars
While the story is creative and entertaining it took me a long time to get into it. The story grabs you from the start with "This was to be his last day on earth". Then basically slows down and slowly builds back up again. The story switches back and forth in the beginning in a confusing/choppy kind of way, because your not sure what is going on or who the players are. Which works great in many stories but just felt off for me in this story. Once the story gets going though it is a very entertaining, interesting, engaging and enjoyable listen. Plenty of twists and turns to keep the story moving.
The story has a little bit of everything romance, mystery, religion, politics, science and more.
A little less detail in some areas would have been better.
Kevin Gallagher does a good job with the narration. This is the first time I have heard him narrate a book. Pleasant voice, smooth even pace and clearly spoken. Really good character voices. Overall very enjoyable narrator to listen to.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator, author or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom.com
While the story is creative and entertaining it took me a long time to get into it. The story grabs you from the start with "This was to be his last day on earth". Then basically slows down and slowly builds back up again. The story switches back and forth in the beginning in a confusing/choppy kind of way, because your not sure what is going on or who the players are. Which works great in many stories but just felt off for me in this story. Once the story gets going though it is a very entertaining, interesting, engaging and enjoyable listen. Plenty of twists and turns to keep the story moving.
The story has a little bit of everything romance, mystery, religion, politics, science and more.
A little less detail in some areas would have been better.
Kevin Gallagher does a good job with the narration. This is the first time I have heard him narrate a book. Pleasant voice, smooth even pace and clearly spoken. Really good character voices. Overall very enjoyable narrator to listen to.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator, author or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom.com
June 10, 2013
"I randomly acquired this book when I accidentally walked in on a book signing and bought the book 1) because it was set in Colorado and 2) the author was sitting there looking at me. I'm glad I made the purchase. I think this story is very original and has satisfying twists and turns. Sometimes the language gets a big cheesy, but mostly the book moves quickly and has good characters. I docked half a star because of the language and a whole star because I HATED the ending. The rest of the book, however, is great."
September 13, 2016
“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”
I figured out this mystery not too far into this audiobook. There was romance, secret projects that no one is allowed to speak about. I can't say too much so I won't spoil plot!
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
I figured out this mystery not too far into this audiobook. There was romance, secret projects that no one is allowed to speak about. I can't say too much so I won't spoil plot!
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
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July 28, 2011An unoriginal book, written poorly, and with a dismal ending. It's amazing how many .99 novels there are in the Kindle store (self-published or very small publishers). This one looked interesting, and it was mildly so (or I would not have finished it).
July 28, 2012
Pretty good overall, but a very dissapointing ending. I like a story that has an ending that makes you think, that doesn't, as my mother said, "tie it up with a pretty little bow", but this was ridiculous, it's like the story just stopped. It left the whole concept of the story unexplored.
February 23, 2010
The first half was better than the second half, and the ending was too abrupt and incomplete. The plot was intriguing but not written as well as it could have been.
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