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  • By: Peter Clines
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (407 ratings)

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The Fold

By: Peter Clines
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Editors Select, June 2015 - Obligatory lecture: If you love audio, and you have not yet checked out 14, you should. That said, The Fold – which is set within the same universe, but stands on its own – may just as easily make a Peter Clines groupie out of you. This sci-fi mystery follows Mike, a not-so-ordinary high school teacher hired to investigate the scientists behind The Albuquerque Door, a machine that has made teleportation possible. It seems to work fine... but as he digs deeper, Mike soon realizes the scientists are hiding something. It's a signature Clines story, full of puzzles, fun characters, and plenty of weirdness. The cherry on top is 14 narrator Ray Porter, who so perfectly embodies the authors' characters and tone, mastering his unique blend of sarcasm and suspense. —Sam, Audible Editor

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Step into the fold. It's perfectly safe.

The folks in Mike Erikson's small New England town would say he's just your average, everyday guy. And that's exactly how Mike likes it. Sure, the life he's chosen isn't much of a challenge to someone with his unique gifts, but he's content with his quiet and peaceful existence. That is until an old friend presents him with an irresistible mystery, one that Mike is uniquely qualified to solve.

Far out in the California desert, a team of DARPA scientists has invented a device they affectionately call the Albuquerque Door. Using a cryptic computer equation and magnetic fields to "fold" dimensions, it shrinks distances so a traveler can travel hundreds of feet with a single step. The invention promises to make mankind's dreams of teleportation a reality. And, the scientists insist, traveling through the door is completely safe. Yet evidence is mounting that this miraculous machine isn't quite what it seems - and that its creators are harboring a dangerous secret.

As his investigations draw him deeper into the puzzle, Mike begins to fear there's only one answer that makes sense. And if he's right, it may be only a matter of time before the project destroys...everything. A cunningly inventive mystery featuring a hero worthy of Sherlock Holmes and a terrifying final twist you'll never see coming, The Fold is that rarest of things: a genuine pause-resister science-fiction thriller. Step inside its audio and learn why author Peter Clines has already won legions of loyal fans.

©2015 Peter Clines (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

Critic Reviews

"Narrator Ray Porter deftly captures the emotions of a group of people who are caught up in a force they don't understand.... Porter ably voices a wide range of characters--from the gruff team leader to the foul-mouthed female engineer and the stammering alien leader. Porter is an affable travel guide on this thrilling trip to a frightening world." ( AudioFile)

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Worth the money

This was my second Peter Clines book and while I enjoyed 14 more, I still really loved this one. Peter writes in a simplistic style which I find very refreshing. I have read some reviews where the listeners were upset with the swearing of one character - so be warned! Of course it didn't bother me, it is just a word and I don't think it was overused. In fact I started smiling over it. But that is off the track - I found the story extremely interesting and would recommend it to everyone.
Three cheers also to Ray Porter for a brilliant narration.

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Brilliant sequel to 14

This is completely suspenseful and absorbing. I listened to it on a four hour drive one way, the four hour drive home, and a few hours either side of a long trip and it definitely kept me awake.
From some of the other reviews you might think its a rerun of '14' but there are enough variations and surprises to keep the plot interesting, while it's still in the same multiverse which is good too.
Promises a sequel, which I am definitely looking forward to.
If you like sci if horror with a Lovecraftian bent then this is the book for you.

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  • 11-07-2015

Great follow on from 14

Ripping stuff. I pretty much listened to this straight through due to the engaging story and excellent narration. Fans of 14 will love this story.

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  • Mrs
  • 20-12-2015

Awesome

This was a great book and am busy now looking for more titles by Peter Clines

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Sick of hearing the ants

First 2/3's great original story.
After that it turns bad, I couldn't stand hearing about the ants every five minutes.

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I listened to this in two days. And I normally use audio books at work while doing routine things, but this one I found myself pausing without realising, to listen, and my work got done slower than normal. And fantastic narration as well. A narrator can make or break an audio book.

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damn its left me wanting more

Great story, hooks in well with '14'. ....... . .
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  • JK1
  • 16-12-2015

Good story, good narration.

A good, entertaining listen. Is recommend listening to the author's book "14" first, but it's not a requirement.

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Interesting story and great performance!

I could had to force myself to stop listening, it's pretty damned good and thoroughly enjoyable.

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Not for me

I have been listening to Hugo Award winners lately which may explain why in contrast I found this so lacking. Badly written, with a ludicrous plot. Not keen on the narration either.

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