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The Fold

By: Peter Clines
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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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.
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Editorial reviews

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

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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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.

Worth the money

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

Awesome

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I loved it more than the first book, which I also like a lot. wouldn't hurt to extend the finale a bit though, there is a feeling that it all ended up a bit abruptly. Idk, maybe I am wrong. Would recommend reading the whole series, it is so good

Really good

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I bought this book in part because I've enjoyed other books narrated by Ray Porter. Again his performance was great. I really enjoyed it.

Excellent performance

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Starts off with an interesting premise (we don't have to find another dimension, we just have to tell the machine we have...) but kinda goes downhill half way. Quite liked the characters but by the end I realised that Clines might just be the Dan Brown of sci fi. He can write OK and it does keep you turning the page but ultimately it is a really quite superficial, monsters vs humans kind of thing, with some weirdly awkward sexy banter thrown in. I didn't even mind the dubious science cause Lord knows there is a very good chance everything we think we know is wrong or misguided anyway. This book will not change your life, but it may entertain your ass for a couple of days. I may even listen to another one (the other zombie free one).

At least there weren't any zombies

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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.

Great follow on from 14

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

Good story, good narration.

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A great level cerebral engagement and fun, thoughtful action. This has become one of my favourite sci fi stories

Riveting and well executed

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I really enjoyed The Fold. Very easy to listen to, great follow up to 14.

Entertaining read

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Not a hard listen at all. A great narrator tells the tale in a manner that keeps you listening! Good stuff!

Pretty bloody good. Great narrator.

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