Ive always had a soft spot for zombie stories but who knew how much fun they would become by adding a few super heroes to the mix. The fold by peter clines launchbooks literary agency. A cunningly inventive mystery featuring a hero worthy of sherlock holmes and a terrifying final twist youll never see coming, the fold is that rarest of things. Bound to appeal to fans of zombies and superheroes alike if ever a book had the potential for a hollywood blockbuster, this is it. If you are looking for an exciting book, give this one a try. I thought mike was the best character out of the books tim is a close second. He grew up in the stephen king fallout zone of maine andinspired by comic books, star wars, and saturday morning cartoonsstarted writing at the age of eight with his first epic novel, lizard men from the center of the earthunreleased. In his afterword, author peter clines describes his latest novel, the fold, as a sidequel to one of his earlier novels. The fold was my first peter clines novel, and upon finishing it i immediately ordered 14, his previous best seller. A pageturning sciencefiction thriller from the author of paradox bound and the exheroes series. Chuck wendig, author of blackbirds a mindblowing science fiction mystery that kept me guessing right to the endclines writing is steeped in popular culture and unexpectedly funny, yet highly perceptive and infused. Mai 1969 in cape neddick, maine ist ein amerikanischer.
The followup to annihilation picks up with the mysterious agency, the southern reach, working to piece together the events of the latest expedition into the area x. Before becoming a fulltime writer, clines worked as a props. Authority describes everything to the nth degree, regardless of its importance. Im peter clines, the guy behind the exheroes series from broadway paperbacks and also the fold, a scifimysterythriller about a gifted man investigating a government teleportation project that goes really, really wrong. I just finished reading the fold last week and listened to the audio book of 14 last weekend. Watch the show at this link, at 6pm eastern, 5pm central, 3pm pacific.
Peter clines cant be saying now to be a newbie, he already has several books, all by permutted press, that are quite good, easy to read and captivating. If it isnt already, the fold is bound to be a bestseller. Peter if you are reading this, please write a third book. Peter clines debut trade paperback and nook book original possesses a surehanded cinematic feel.
In the authors afterword, clines mentions that the idea for this novel has been with him since his school days, when a creative writing teachers disdain for it made him put it aside. The fold is yet another utterly absorbing and entertaining genrebending novel by peter clines, which was impeccably narrated by ray porter. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A page about by the nyt bestselling writer of paradox bound, the fold, the exheroes series, 14, a bunch of short stories, and a. I got the audiobook through audible and finished it in two days. Authority describes everything to the nth degree, regardless of.
He made his first writing sale at age seventeen to a local newspaper, and at the age of nineteen he completed his quadruplephd studies in. Jul 15, 2014 peter clines cant be saying now to be a newbie, he already has several books, all by permutted press, that are quite good, easy to read and captivating. The fold is the second book in the series, with a completely different story and the fold is yet another utterly absorbing and entertaining genrebending novel by peter clines, which was impeccably narrated by ray porter. Still, clines could have extended his books shelf life by several years by not being so reliant on nerd culture. Peter cliness books are always addictive, unpredictable and beautifully crafted. You come work for the agency this summer as a freelancer. Audible numberone best seller peter clines returns with a thrilling tale of the creature above and the deadly threat below. Peter clines has published several pieces of short fiction and countless articles on the film and television industries. Sure, the life hes chosen isnt much of a challenge to someone with his unique gifts. The american author peter clines has been writing for some years now, having produced a number of books in both the sciencefiction and horror genres, as hes at the forefront of his field and a master of his craft.
The largest graveyard in the solar system, it was the perfect solut. So it goes in 14, by peter clines, in which an apathetic dataentry temp nate is referred to a cheap apartment, where rents are suspiciously low, utilities shockingly free and the neighbors well, the ones who stick around are interesting. Peter clines has published several pieces of short fiction and countless articles on the film and television industries, as well as the novels the fold, exheroes, expatriots, excommunication, expurgatory, and 14. Secrets and lies in a silicon valley startup by john carreyrou terminus by peter clines the power by naomi alderman red clocks by leni zumas little fires everywhere by celeste ng in the shadow of spindrift house. Brilliant, unpredictable, and mindbending, the fold is one of the best books ive read in years. But hes content with his quiet and peaceful existence. His short stories can be found in a variety of anthologies, including xfiles. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The fold, by peter clines jaquo lifestyle magazine. And ive written some screenplays that were never produced, a bunch of short stories, and a few hundred.
I rarely buy books without existing knowledge or recommendations to go on, but the summary sounded really interesting a man moves into a. Books mentioned in the video are in the list below. Then his friend who heads some government agency or such wants him into his organization. A page about by the nyt bestselling writer of paradox bound, the fold, the exheroes series, 14.
It is slickly, wellwritten science fiction thriller and the answers to the books questions came as a genuine surprise to this. Peter clines grew up in the stephen king fallout zone of maine andinspired by comic books, star wars, and saturday morning cartoonsstarted writing at the age of eight with his first epic novel, lizard men from the center of the earth. That reinforces once again the benefit of audiobooks, since there is no way i would have had that much time to sit down and read. He is the author of the fold and the acclaimed exheroes he will be teaching a one hour class that covers everything you need to know to survive nanowrimo. I would especially recommend 14, which the fold is a loose sequel to.
Anyway, there is a mystery as the heart of the fold that will make you keep on turning the pages. The fold is actually my least favorite of his books, though still worth reading. Growing up in maine home of stephen king, peter began writing science fiction and fantasy stories when he was 8 years old. Authority almost entirely focuses on introducing readers to new characters, all employees of the southern reach. Peter clines, author of paradox bound and the fold an intelligent, incisive commentary on how love survivesor doesntunder the heel of the state. I made a rap about some of my favourite scifi and fantasy books and comics, and some horror. He made his first writing sale at age seventeen to a local. The fold is a great science fiction novel and a great mystery. June 2, 2015 a schoolteacher with unusual gifts is recruited by the department of defenses advanced research projects division to investigate a troubled project. In the authors afterword, clines mentions that the idea for this novel has been with him since his school days, when a creative writing teachers disdain for it made him put it. Does anyone know if peter clines plans to write a sequel to the fold. A smart, intense thriller with just a dash of dark humor, the fold will keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning. Joyce park is a korean teenager who just finished her junior year of high school. The fold is a great science fiction novel and a great.
He goes by mike, which is a nickname for a nickname, and hes one of the smartest people in the world. About peter peter clines has published several pieces of short fiction and countless articles on the film and television industries, as well as the novels the fold, exheroes, expatriots, excommunication, expurgatory, exisle, and 14. I really enjoyed both of them, but i preferred the fold. In summary, the fold is a pleasantly engaging novel that tells its tale well and uses old tropes to good effect. But fans of clines colorful fantasy novels will happily follow him into the lovecraft ian nightmare that follows. Nate came to california to find himself at least that is what he keeps telling himself and other people as he approaches thirty only to be in yet another dead end job since college, and now forced to move after his roommates have decided to move on into adulthood by living separate in peter clines 14. A novel by peter clines author of the exheroes series and the eerie adventures of robinson crusoe. The folks in mike eriksons small new england town would say hes just your average, everyday guy.
If youre into lovecraftian fiction and i assume you are, since youre reading this, then 14 is a mustread. Authority ebook by jeff vandermeer 9780374710781 rakuten kobo. Book recommendations for people who like the girl with all the gifts by m r carey. It is her third novel following wait for me and a step from heaven. Feb 02, 2016 peter clines has published several pieces of short fiction and countless articles on the film and television industries, as well as the novels the fold, exheroes, expatriots, excommunication, expurgatory, and 14. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Theres a great big bait and switch in the middle of this scifi thriller by clines expurgatory, 2014, etc. The fifth season, the obelisk gate, the stone sky n. He made his first writing sale at age seventeen to a local newspaper, and at the age of nineteen he completed his quadruplephd studies in english. His latest novel, the fold, follows that pattern and may be his greatest book yet. I didnt even realise that ive read the first book in the threshold series, 14, almost exactly a year ago.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Furthering what has come before, it once again builds upon the world with a precision that only peter clines is capable of, as he now shows a confident writer clearly in his element. With a similar style and tone to what came before in previous titles as well, it also manages to provide the readers with more of what they are looking for too. The largest graveyard in the solar system, it was the perfect solution to the overcrowding and environmental problems that had plagued mankind for centuries. My guest today is peter clines, author of the fold, 14, exheroes, and more. Peter clines is an american author of horror and science fiction novels. Peter clines is the author of the genreblending 14and the exheroes series. After hearing in passing from a colleague about a historic building. Peter clines 31 may 1969, born in cape neddick, maine is an american author and novelist best known for his zombiesvssuperheroes series, exheroes, and lovecraftian inspired threshold novels 14 and the fold. My first exposure to peter clines work was thanks to audible, which recommended his earlier novel, 14. I rarely buy books without existing knowledge or recommendations to go on, but the summary sounded. Jun 04, 2015 peter clines is no stranger to blending genres and blowing minds, and hes at it again with the fold. The fold in mike eriksons small new england town would say hes just your average, everyday guy.
He submitted various comic book scripts to marvel comics. Jul 04, 2015 in summary, the fold is a pleasantly engaging novel that tells its tale well and uses old tropes to good effect. The fold is that rare thriller that always keeps just one step ahead of the readera crackling, electric read. The folks in mike eriksons small new england town more. The fold had everything i look for in science fiction novels. Jun 11, 2015 peter clines grew up in the stephen king fallout zone of maine andinspired by comic books, star wars, and saturday morning cartoonsstarted writing at the age of eight with his first epic novel, lizard men from the center of the earth.
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