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Prelude to Mayhem
- Mayhem Wave Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: C.S.E Cooney
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
In the ruins of his world, Harrison Cody follows a mysterious voice on the radio as he and his pixie sidekick travel on foot across a terrifyingly random landscape.
They discover Dorothy O'Neill, who has had to survive among monsters when her greatest worry used to be how to navigate high school.
Together they search for what remains of Chicago, and the hope that civilization can be rebuilt.
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- J. patrick
- 24-06-24
Mayhem indeed
The story is pretty weak, the characters are not very likeable or believable and the narrator is wooden. But what stands out most is how chaotic the storyline is. The author chucks so much unnecessary and random stuff into the mix to keep the story moving that the book is twice as long as it needs to be. Another, more minor, irritant is all of the convenient usable tech lying around, and discovered just when the various chatacters need it. The book passed a few hours while I was doing some DIY but I'm glad it was an Audible freebie, and I won't be reading any of the sequels.
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- Toni
- 29-10-23
Odd, Strange dream material
To be honest I had no idea what was going on. It is sort of like a book version of a Salvador Dali painting, thats the only way that I can explain it. I listened to it while soaking in the bit of sun that we had over the summer so could fully concentrate on what was going on.
It’s a sort of walking survival tale with odd stuff going on. The characters we good enough, sort of likeable mooching along together, it is all a bit random, a couple of genres all mixed up, post apocalyptic, sci fi and fantasy…..it is hard to explain and there was no real explanation of what happened…….I may get the nest book if there is sun next summer…..this book is like Jazz you either like it and get it or its just cobbled together tunes. Still gets five stars though as it definitely made me listen.
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- karl
- 31-08-23
Fantastic Story
I Absoloutly loved this story and am very happy to find there is more in the series. Took a chance on it as it was free in the audible library, and I'm so glad I did! A highly imaginative post-apocalyptic style story and fascinating characters. CSE Cooney is a fantastic narrator. I was a little uncertain at the start, but she does a wide range of voices between characters, and I can't imagine then any other way now! It's definitely one I'll be relistening to at some point.
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- Mrs C
- 25-04-24
Amazing concept, wonderful characters
Really enjoyed this book. The description of each magical creature was extremely good. My only disappointment is that after this, the first book in the series, was the survivors ‘go too’ strategy to form a government, a culture with the same old leadership characteristics. I had anticipated something much more complex and different. But I have great hopes for the next book. Thank you.
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- Adam B.
- 26-06-21
The slightly lighter tower
“Unhappenings” was my first Edward Aubry novel and I loved it. Full of passion, pain and redemption. The first Mayhem novel reminds me strongly of Stephen King’s Dark Tower magnum opus. But it’s just a little lighter. Highly recommended.
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- N
- 05-06-23
Fun off offbeat
Enjoyed the unusual nature of book - left with loads of questions which Is good I guess.
Expect science fiction with odd fantasy twist
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- Selly
- 16-04-23
Unusual storyline
Unusual storyline, interesting enough to keep me listening but not a fan of the narrator
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- Suzy GM
- 24-04-23
Wow!!!
Fantastic!!! I think it’s the best post apocalyptic book I have ever read. Fabulous characters and so incredibly well written. What an imagination just amazing.
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- Sarah
- 18-10-23
Listen to it speeded up - loved the story.
The narrator spoils this. I checked to see if it was an automated voice or a real person. I enjoyed the story though. I rarely stray into this type of genre and I thought it was a good one to listen to between book club books. A bit of escapism is good, I think!
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- Linda
- 14-07-24
Not for me
I try and finish any and all books but once the talking cats appeared I could go no further.
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