Story and narration perfectly matched

Sometimes you listen to a good story ruined by narration. Sometimes you listen to a story because you like a narrator and are quite disillusioned as the story leaves a lot to be desired. I promise you, this listen will not disappoint!
I came to listen due to a specific narrator, and left in awe of the story, the writing and ALL the narration! The whole cast take you into a world made even more terrifying as it is the world we currently live in.
The story progresses at a good pace, allowing time for good character development and with enough twists and turns to keep you going to the last word. The casting is perfect, from the major characters to the minor roles and so I can quite honestly give this top marks and I will be adding AKB to my wish list!

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This was the best audiobook I have ever listened to.

Soooo many story lines. I really enjoyed the different character perspectives throughout, the use of multiple narrators and the story being set in Australia.
10/10 book.

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Should you need an audio book please look no further!

This gripping story will have you hanging on the edge of your seat right to the very end. I adored Dark Mode and it was awesome to see the little overlap.

This psychological thriller is told in two time lines and explores not only the darkest parts of the internet, but narcissistic and misogynistic men (yuck) @akalagianblunt absolutely nailed this audio which is narrated by no other than @karvanclaudia , Laurence Boxhall, Ryan Corr and more.

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A necessary read

This piece of literature whilst fictitious, has a very real message and warning. It compels us to take notice of the political and social climate around us at the moment and how it is affecting our most vulnerable members. The scenario presented is not unlike headlines occurring all over the world at present. We, the human race must find a way to break this cycle of violent thought and blame. Hopefully all who read this book will be as changed by it as I was. Post script by author was also touching. Going in totally blind to this author and their ideologies I have been blown away.

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All the stars

Oh My Goodness Ashley has done it again. 😱

Like Follow Die is the latest tech noir from Ashley, & has been released exclusively on audible and narrated by Claudia Karvan, Laurence Boxhall, Ryan Corr and a full cast.

Like Follow Die hits very close to home, especially if you are a parent. It makes you sit up & pay attention. It makes you question your parenting style & wonder if you’d pick up the signs of your child being influenced online. Ashley has a way of putting these tech issues in the forefront of your mind, & force difficult conversations around the dinner table.

Whilst I predicted a couple of twists, my jaw still hit the floor multiple times towards the end as the story unravelled and the true impact of one lost little boy was revealed.

If you loved Dark Mode, this is for you! It’s a continuation of the reality of the internet. Highly recommend!

The audible cast were amazing - I loved the different narrators for different characters & the way Ashley intertwined police and news interviews.

All the stars for you my friend 👏🏻 I can’t wait to see what you come up with next.

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Twisty & dark

Loved the three main narrators in this story and all the twists, plus the voice actors were incredible.

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the queen of thrillers has done it again.

AKB's newest offering is wonderfully told and absolutely gripping. the multiple POVs and storylines leave you wondering how this is all going to tie together, and my amateur sleuthing absolutely failed me in trying to guess the twists. listening to some parts of the story was like a watching a car crash in slow motion - horrible to witness, you can see what's about to happen, and yet you can't look away (to be clear, the content, not the writing is what I'm referring to here). read it, read it, read it if you want a thriller that will stay with you for a while.

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Another cracker

The action never stopped, making it difficult to put this book down. I loved the cast and drama style of the storytelling. The story itself made me think more deeply about the issues raised. What would any parent do faced with the same situation and how responsible should they be? Another cracker by AKB.

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Wow! Powerful stuff

Considering this was a freebie on Audible Plus catalogue, I’m blown away mostly by the knowledge, only at the end, listening to the authors note, about the connection to real life events and current day movements that still exist to groom and influence our young men into this ideology. Thank you for writing on this topic and bringing it to life.

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Terrifyingly real

Great narration. Much like Jodi Piccoult…. Showing all sides of the story. The INCEL movement is terrifyingly real.

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