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Awakened

A Novel

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The star of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers—alongside veteran sci-fi and horror writer Darren Wearmouth—delivers a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel in the vein of The Strain, in which a beautiful new subway line in New York City unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself.

After years of waiting, New York's newest subway line is finally ready, an express train that connects the city with the burgeoning communities across the Hudson River. The shining jewel of this state-of-the-art line is a breathtaking visitors’ pavilion beneath the river. Major dignitaries, including New York City’s Mayor and the President of the United States, are in attendance for the inaugural run, as the first train slowly pulls in.

Under the station’s bright ceiling lights, the shiny silver cars gleam. But as the train comes closer into view, a far different scene becomes visible.

All the train’s cars are empty.

All the cars’ interiors are drenched in blood.

As chaos descends, all those in the pavilion scramble to get out. But the horror is only beginning. High levels of deadly methane fill the tunnels. The structure begins to flood. For those who don’t drown, choke or spark an explosion, another terrifying danger awaits—the thing that killed all those people on the train. It’s out there…and it’s coming.

There's something living beneath New York City, and it's not happy we've woken it up.

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The premise was interesting but the narration was comically bad, especially the french character.

Good premise but falls flat.

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If you're looking for a gripping read, look no further! It will have you hooked from start to finish. By the end you will have your questions answered and will leave you asking more! It's scary, it's gruesome, it's awesome! Thankfully we don't have long to wait for book number 2! Cannot recommend highly enough. Enjoy!

Gripping read! (and listen)

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loved it. I just wanted to keep listening to it. very good narration by James Murray. can't wait for the sequel

Great book

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The premise is good and had me really excited since I have a weakness for creative books.
There were some things that stood out to me. One thing is the one dimensional dialogue and reaction patterns. The narrator gives his best but it comes across as whiny, overdramatic and unwillingly (especially with the french dialect) comedic.

There are some good things In this book also. The premise, the little mysteries and the fact that it tries so hard makes the cringy parts more digestible.

Kinda basic… but entertaining

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Usually struggle to keep listening, but I couldn't stop! Awesome story and listen!
Thanks James!

Hooked

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