If things go wrong.

2025, and an American biomedical facility had achieved the dream: a simple, if expensive, treatment that not only cures everything from cancer to the common cold but also reverses aging. At first, only the very wealthy could afford it but prices were beginning to come down when disaster struck. Turning on their hosts the nanotechnology created a new killer virus that wiped out 90% of the population. In a desperate attempt to halt the death toll, several EMPs were released, Marshall law was imposed and virus free survivors were evacuated to save houses. Several seeks later, they were running out of food and veterinarian, Brad, leaves the shelter of the apartment block assigned to him and 49 other people to try to find much needed supplies.

The Longest Night is, obviously, a book of attempted survival in a changed world. No zombies, just other people are the unknown danger. The setting is atmospheric, Brad's fear palpable. He is no alpha male able and willing to take on the world, just the opposite, in fact. He abhors violence, tries to steer clear of any trouble: he is just an ordinary person in an extraordinary situation forced to go against what he believes is right to survive. Although not written in the first pefson, the majority of the book is seen from Brad's perspective and narrator, Andrew Wehrlen, further enhances the character development with his fine performance, Brad's fear and discomfort showing through the fast delivery.

My thanks to the rights holder who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy of the book, via Audiobook Boom. Different from many of the usual apocalyptic stories, The Longest Night is both thought provoking and frightening, a worthy first episode of what promises to be an excellent series and I'm looking forward to book two.

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Great story, well worth a listen

I have read a number of these apocalypse stories and this is one of the best. The story is believable and very entertaining and it leads in to the series very nicely.

I have listened to books performed by this narrator before and that was some of the reason for choosing this as he is very easy to listen to.

This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.

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Surprisingly Good

As a bit of a take it or leave it with Post Apocalyptic stories i wasn't too sure about this one but decided to give it a go.
And it was surprisingly good , the backstory about a self immolation event to stop a rampage of Nano killing the nation was surprisingly well thought out and executed.
Our main character Brad is fleshed out nicely with a convincing backstory and skill set with some great self doubt moments giving some appealing tension and thrills as he tries to survive in this new world.
Narration is the usual good work from ABW but i will be keeping an eye out for more audios on this series and perhaps even the books as well after this foray.
I requested this audio and have left my thoughts on this for you to peruse.

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Up there with the best

I have read lots of EMP/EOWAWKI type books and this one was up there with my other favourites. Gripping story, well narrated and engaging lead character.

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☺

This has to be in my top 30 audio books I give it 5 out of 5

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