
Awakened
A Novel
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James S. Murray
About this listen
The star of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers - alongside veteran sci-fi and horror writer Darren Wearmouth - delivers a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel in the vein of The Strain, in which a beautiful new subway line in New York City unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself.
After years of waiting, New York's newest subway line is finally ready, an express train that connects the city with the burgeoning communities across the Hudson River. The shining jewel of this state-of-the-art line is a breathtaking visitors’ pavilion beneath the river. Major dignitaries, including New York City’s Mayor and the President of the United States, are in attendance for the inaugural run, as the first train slowly pulls in.
Under the station’s bright ceiling lights, the shiny silver cars gleam. But as the train comes closer into view, a far different scene becomes visible.
All the train’s cars are empty.
All the cars’ interiors are drenched in blood.
As chaos descends, all those in the pavilion scramble to get out. But the horror is only beginning. High levels of deadly methane fill the tunnels. The structure begins to flood. For those who don’t drown, choke or spark an explosion, another terrifying danger awaits - the thing that killed all those people on the train. It’s out there...and it’s coming.
There's something living beneath New York City, and it's not happy we've woken it up.
©2018 James S. Murray (P)2018 HarperCollins PublishersGripping read! (and listen)
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Good premise but falls flat.
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There were some things that stood out to me. One thing is the one dimensional dialogue and reaction patterns. The narrator gives his best but it comes across as whiny, overdramatic and unwillingly (especially with the french dialect) comedic.
There are some good things In this book also. The premise, the little mysteries and the fact that it tries so hard makes the cringy parts more digestible.
Kinda basic… but entertaining
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Great book
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With so many nods to so many influences in movies and literature it's amazing James Murray hasn't developed a crick in his neck though, as a fellow fan of such genres as Murr clearly is, I appreciate the familiarity of the tale with a distinct Big Apple flavour throughout.
It's not original but its engrossing, fun and leaves you eager for another sip.
A Cocktail of Monster Mayhem
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Thanks James!
Hooked
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A shame. I returned this after one listen
Ok story poorly read
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Some of the story is interesting - certainly the opening couple of chapters lead you into thinking that there's an actual plot ahead. But then you hit the rest of the book and realise that you've gone past the best part. Such a shame. I really wanted to like this, diving into a switch off, entertaining action story. Sadly, this was not that for me. Your mileage may vary and I hope it does.
Did Not Work For Me At All
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As for plot...derivative does not begin to describe it. The characters are cut from the purest cardboard, all are walking chiches, indeed the entire book is told and voiced in cliche after cliche.
I regret wasting my credit on this.
WORST NARRATION EVER...
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fun but forgettable
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