The more i think about this book the more i like it. In his afterword, author peter clines describes his latest novel, the fold, as a sidequel to one of his earlier novels. The suspense was genius, as well as the characters. 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. Mike erikson is the prominent character of the story. And yetfor reasons nobody around him quite understandshes chosen to let. The fold carries some of that with better writing, a. In summary, the fold is a pleasantly engaging novel that tells its tale well and uses old tropes to good effect. The folks in mike eriksons small new england town would say hes just your average, everyday guy. The fold in mike eriksons small new england town would say hes just your average, everyday guy. The fold is the mystery, redemption, literature, thriller, fiction and suspense novel which tells the story of a guy who own super natural powers.
The fold a pageturning sciencefiction thriller from the author of paradox bound and the exheroes series. I didnt even realise that ive read the first book in the threshold series, 14, almost exactly a year ago. The fold by peter clines, author of the exheroes series. I recently finished both the fold and 14 by peter clines. In the end the reader feels that what has happened is acceptable, though there are aspects that may need further clarification in other books.
One of the books i picked up was a novel called the fold, from an author i had never read before named peter clines. The first time through, this story of a teleportation device that works perfectly, save for the seemingly random times it doesnt, is intriguing. Its not a great pun like mage against the machine, its not especially provocative, i just liked it. The fold, by peter clines clines novel has a fundamental twist at its center that essentially requires you read it twice. Read the fold a novel by peter clines available from rakuten kobo. Brilliant, unpredictable, and mindbending, the fold is one of the best books ive read in years. However, the zombies were boring and the connection between dead moon and the other books comes down to a single, solitary element that is used as this episodes monster of the week. Step inside its pages and learn why author peter clines has already won legions of loyal fans. The fold, by peter clines is not original, but i didnt see the ending coming. I would especially recommend 14, which the fold is a loose sequel to. See all books authored by peter clines, including exheroes, and the fold, and more on. I really enjoyed both of these books and i would love to continue on with something similar. Peter clines books list of books by author peter clines.
The fold is yet another utterly absorbing and entertaining genrebending novel by peter clines, which was impeccably narrated by ray porter. The fold could have used the fold to shorten the book the concept of the fold is a good one, although a somewhat tired concept. But hes content with his quiet and peaceful existence. Ninth 009 episode in our book club style series where we talk about a book that weve recently read with our fans. Peter clines is the author of the genreblending 14and the exheroes series. The fold ebook by peter clines 9780553418309 rakuten kobo. Where the cthulhu concepts are real and they are retrieving stuff from antarctica and try to weaponize it during the cold war. He has a postapocalyptic superheroes vs zombies series. Tyler reedy when i initially opened peter clines 14 i broke the first rule of any avid reader. Brilliant, unpredictable, and mindbending, the fold is one of the best books ive read in. If you loved dark matter but felt like it needed even more insane scifi technology, the breach was written for you.
June 2, 2015 a schoolteacher with unusual gifts is recruited by the department of defenses advanced research projects division to investigate a troubled project. The main issue of this book is that 99% of the book is the same dialogue, over and over. Mike erikson is one of the smartest people in america. While the story has a slow buildup, it really starts to pick up once clines is able to complete the character introductions and backgrounds.
Terminus, as in dead moon, doesnt require you to have read 14 and the fold to make sense but it sure helps. I loved both of them and i was wondering if anyone knew of any other lovecraftian inspired scifi. Peter has said in interviews that he doesnt like it when you have to read the entire series for the latest book to make any sense, and he writes with that in mind. Book recommendations for people who like steelheart by brandon sanderson. He made his first writing sale at age seventeen to a local newspaper, and at. And yetfor reasons nobody around him quite understandshes chosen to let the potential of his amazing intellect go untapped, instead spending. I got the audiobook through audible and finished it in two days. An old friend presents mike erikson with an irresistible mystery to solve far out in the california desert, a team of darpa scientists has invented a device that shrinks distances so that a traveler can travel hundreds of feet with a single step but evidence is mounting that this miraculous machine isnt quite what it seemsand that its creators are harboring a dangerous secret. 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. Of the three books ive read in the threshold series, this no doubt my favorite one. If it isnt already, the fold is bound to be a bestseller. Brilliant, unpredictable, and mindbending, the fold is one of the best books ive. 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. Anyway, you might like a colder war by charles stross.
I was kicking myself for breaking this rule and was struggling with the first 15 or so pages. A genrebending thriller series from peter clines, bestselling author of 14, and the fold in the days after civilization fell to the zombie hordes, a small team of heroesincluding st. 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. Neither have especially great characters or worldclass prose. Our story starts with the protagonist, mike ericson, highschool teacher, getting a request from his old friend at darpa to do a special top secret task. I really enjoyed both of them, but i preferred the fold. Or something like that honestly, peter clines 14 shares the same genrebending mix of elements that makes the second book in the series, the fold, hard to classify.
If you like peter clines books, youll love john scalzi. Peter clines, the acclaimed author of the exheroes series and 14, has already established himself as a master of the sciencefiction thriller. Theres a great big bait and switch in the middle of this scifi thriller by clines expurgatory, 2014, etc. Where the fold delves more into the science side of science fiction, 14 leans more on history and mystery. Now, with the undead safely behind him, hes on to new and exciting territory in paradox bound. The fold is actually my least favorite of his books, though still worth reading. The fold had everything i look for in science fiction novels. This was the first of clines books that ive read, but i will definitely be. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Im currently plowing through 14 by clines and was wondering if there were any good recommendations for similar books. An sf thriller that summons lovecraftian monsters, it will surprise you again and again. Total honesty i picked the book based 100% on the cover art and the title. There are places to go, books to read, and movies to watch. Peter clines is the author of the genreblending 14 and the exheroes series.
Peter clines is the author of many great books, among them the superheroes versus zombies series exheroes. The first couple of hundred pages or so were really phenomenal, but around page 260ish, shit starts to get weird af. The ideas that clines introduced in 14 and the fold should have been even richer and more explored here. Crown, an ingenious science mystery with a terrifying lovecraftian twist mike erikson is one of the smartest people in america. The fold, by peter clines i listened to the fold recently, and while the premise was promising at the start, in the end it ended up being more frustrating and annoying than enjoyable for me. I thought mike was the best character out of the books tim is a close second. Take this from someone who hasnt read any of clines previous works.
A pageturning sciencefiction thriller from the author of paradox bound and the exheroes series. I only know his exheroes novels and like them very much and the fold has a. 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. Heck, i give him credit for keeping me up late on a school night to finish the book. Peter clines is the author of this fantastic novel. The ninth book we are covering is the fold by peter clines. 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. The folks in mike eriksons small new england town more. We had a chance to talk about the book with clines at sdcc 2017. If you like mad science with a dose of horror, add the fold to your own summer. Clines, with 14, generated a campy following that loved a throw back to scooby doo and lovecraftian horror.
Its clever, exciting, and a page turner to keep you awake at night. If you are looking for an exciting book, give this one a try. I just finished reading the fold last week and listened to the audio book of 14 last weekend. It must be something related to this bizarre universe that clines have created in his series of connected standalone novels which triggered such a coincidence. Sure, the life hes chosen isnt much of a challenge to someone with his unique gifts. A page about by the nyt bestselling writer of paradox bound, the fold, the exheroes series, 14, a bunch of short stories, and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fold. And if you like mysteries, youre going to love the fold by peter clines. 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. If you liked steelheart by brandon sanderson, here are some books like this. Im a sucker for media with this theme, so im a little biased in favor of this book. The fold was my first peter clines novel, and upon finishing it i immediately ordered 14, his previous best seller.
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