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To the Center of the Earth

By: Greig Beck
Narrated by: Sean Mangan
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Down there, beyond the deepest caves, below the crust and the mantle, there is another world. An old woman locked away in a Russian asylum has a secret - knowledge of a 500-year-old manuscript written by a long-dead alchemist that will show a passage to the mythical centre of the Earth.

She knows it’s real because 50 years ago, she and a team travelled there. And only she made it back.

Today, caving specialist Mike Monroe leads a crew into the world’s deepest cave in the former Soviet Union. He’s following the path of a mad woman and the words of an ancient Russian alchemist that were the basis of the fantastical tale by Jules Verne. But what horrifying things he finds will tear at his sanity and change everything we know about evolution and the world, forever.

©2020 Greig Beck (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Adventure Fiction Horror Science Fiction Scary Suspenseful
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Absolutely fascinating and enthralling.
At the start I almost turned it off but wow, am I glad I listened that extra few minutes.
So good. Loved the whole thing.

Couldn’t stop listening

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I enjoyed the creativity of how the lifeforms and mechanics of the inner earth worked. The characters seemed a little underdeveloped, especially secondary ones, and I felt some of the nuances in personality and intent didn't have plot pay-off. Generally a solid read, and I would recommend.

Imaginative Take.

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he has a good style of writing it's never dull and Grieg always uses a bit of truth for your imagination to work

Good book

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I listened to this non stop over two days as usual Grieg Beck and Sean Mangan (narrator) have outdone themselves.
Grieg is my favourite Author.

Awesome book

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This was fantastic from start to finish. It was so descriptive and the characters were really fleshed out and engaging. The narrator was great, and I finished this book in only a couple of days because I couldn’t stop listening. I’ve just preordered book 2!

Loved this!

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Overall, it kept me interested and listening. I found the recital a little stilted, but the premise was intriguing and characters relatable.

Interesting follow on from the Jules Verne Classic

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Jules Verne wrote the great novel, and this travels in its shadow. While initially interesting and entertaining in the details about caving, the story wilts in the last third, and the narrator wilts with it, making it a hard slog to the inevitable end. Not sure I can listen to any sequels.

Retelling the better story

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this is a great story. looking forward to the next book, thanks to the author

Loved it!

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Loved this one, keep writing Greig. Always an exciting time when a new book is released!
Sean, always a pleasure listening to you. No one compares...

Always love a new story from Greig Beck

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Really enjoyed the book. The ending location and creatures was a great subtle hint at connecting this story with another genre (intentionally vague to avoid spoiling it)

Captivating.

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