Wow.

Here we are, 8 weeks into the Pandemic, and most of the worlds population is either sick or dead. Supplies in shops are running low, people are beginning to realise just how bad it is. The president is hunkered in his bunker but is becoming increasingly erratic, Level 6 is in full affect and life is on the brink. Meanwhile Mac and Hunter are trying to get into a routine and Mac and her mum are setting up a makeshift lab to try to find either a cure or a vaccine. Life in their little mountain retreat is plodding along. Something happens and one of Mac's loved ones becomes infected, so it's a race against time for Mac!

This series is simply amazing. The attention to detail is phenomenal. I felt like I was watching a documentary while reading and learned a lot!! The situations the characters find themselves in was frighteningly real and you find yourself immersed in their story. You'll laugh and cry along with them and just find yourself a part of their world. We get to see more of the characters struggles in this as they try to survive.

Character wise, what I love most about this series are the characters. Mac is so smart and resourceful, her mum and dad are awesome and then there's "billionaire batman" Hunter, who just rocks!! The characters are all well written and developed and have made their way into my heart.

There really isn't much else I can say about this because I would spoil it for others so I'll just say that this series is one of my favourites and I highly highly recommend it!! If you love medical thrillers or viral outbreaks then you will love this! Now this does end on a massive cliffhanger but it's ok because I know book 4 is coming soon to audio and I bought the ebook already!!! Go read it, you won't be disappointed!!!

I have to say that at this stage, I couldn't picture anyone else narrating this. Both the narrators were awesome and really read this well. They captured the characters feelings perfectly and really brought the anxiety and heartbreak of the characters to life.

I was voluntarily provided this audiobook for free from the author, narrator, or publisher. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.

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Thriller Perfection

Level 6 is the third book in the Pandemic Series by Bobby Akart. It tells the story of the continued die-off on Earth and what the survivors are left to deal with. It also tells of trying to find a cure when your back is against the wall and friends and family could be next. But most of all, Bobby Akarts’ Level 6 is a story about surviving the unimaginable.

Level 6 is the third book in a four book series, and it doesn’t have the sort of middle-book syndrome that some of the middle stories can get. Akart didn’t hold back when writing this and I’m glad that he didn’t. The story itself was really enjoyable and I could tell that he was back to writing about things that he’s intimately familiar with (prepping). That being said, he still talks a lot about the disease and the way that various groups are trying to fight back. So don’t worry, he didn’t just stop writing medical thrillers to go back to his typical post-apocalyptic tales.

This story has a pretty big cliff hanger and if I wasn’t such a lover of audiobooks I might start the final book just to figure out what happened, but I really want to hear Kris and John finish the narration of this series.

A few times while reading I believe that I even said “wow” out loud. I’ve read almost every book that Akart has put out and he’s still able to surprise me. I love that about these books. They’re outside of his normal wheelhouse just enough that he’s able to write storylines that feel similar but are totally new and unique for him.

Overall, Level 6 wasn’t a junior slump by any means, but I cannot wait to see what is in store for Quietus — the finale of this series. I feel like it’s going to be one that I won’t forget for a long time to come.

I received a free copy of this book. It has not affected my review of my opinion.

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another winner from Akart

Another great installment in the pandemic series. Left me with a cliffhanger of course so I have to wait for the fourth installment to come out on Audible. Very much looking forward to the conclusion of this fantastic series.

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Can't wait for book four!

More of an awesome story. Realistically terrifying. I devoured the first three books, you're on the edge of your seat the whole time, just knowing that this is a very real possibility.

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Level 6 is scary. This could happen!

Any additional comments?

Level 6 follows "Beginnings" and "The Innocents" from the Pandemic series by Bobby Akart. Each book has been an excellent listen and "Level 6" is no exception. The story has really grabbed me and drawn me in. I cried, laughed and cheered in different parts of the story. I feel like I’m there and part of the family with Hunter and Mac. Hunter and Mac are the main characters. They work for different federal agencies both are investigating a virus that appears to have the potential of a serious pandemic and because it is suspected that the introduction of the virus was by terrorist. Their lives are intertwined throughout the investigation and they are falling in love. While their relationship grows so does the investigation. It has become obvious to Hunter and Mac that the virus is out of control and it is time they think about their own survival. The country is in chaos and law and order is no longer. The President and the key government officials that at still living are making decisions that are shocking and will affect the entire world.

Narration is excellent and I can say now that I really like the dual narration. Both John David Ferrell and Kris Adam do a great job. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat. It tuned my stomach to realize that this scenario could happen in real life.. I said this in my last review, I believe we could be reading this storyline in the headlines of a newspaper someday. Breaking news, “Terrorist kill millions with deadly virus”. Quick get me a mask and hand sanitizer. Happy Listening.

*I was given this book to listen to so that I may give an honest review. I guarantee no one had to make me give a good review. I can't say enough about this series.

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Another masterpiece

A great listen. The storyline as captivating as ever. Can't wait for final book in the series. Then what?

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A must read/listen to story!

What made the experience of listening to Pandemic: Level 6 the most enjoyable?

The awesome job the narrators did capturing the characters emotions.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Pandemic: Level 6?

It would be a spoiler to anyone reading this so I decline to say.

Any additional comments?

As with all of the movies I’ve watched and audio books I have listened to, I did read the book first so that I could form in my mind what I see or hear and not what a director or narrator with their own ideas of what a character sounds like can influence me. I have to say the dual narrator team of John David Farrell and Kris Adams got it perfect as to what I thought the characters sounded like in all of the scenes in this engrossing story that Bobby Akart painstakingly wrote.
This being the third book in this series, I have come to really feel the emotions that are flowing within the tight circle of family and friends of Mac and Hunter. I’ll be honest, I did laugh out loud at times as the little comic relief that was added to what is a terrifyingly realistic story brought a much-needed break and I also cried at scenes that well, were just heartbreaking!
In addition to the amazing writing of this story, the narrators hit all the right buttons during each scene with right infliction of grief, happiness, stressfulness, etc. that brought the story totally to life.
I can’t say enough good things about the book or the audio. This is one series that I am so happy to recommend because it is that good. Definitely a must add to everyone’s library of books and audible stories.

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NOT A STAND ALONE BOOK

1. Not a standalone book
2. Science is questionable — someone working alone synthesizing novel molecules and injecting sick mice in a home-made lab in the mountains — totally unreasonable
3. Too many story lines with little connections

Awesome and believable!

Love it and starting the final book immediately! This, book 3, very believable to a nurse and full of surprises!

Just Wow

Let me premise this with a few things, first im a Veteran with a good bit of CBRN experience and im currently going for my masters in public health and quarantine control. Now, I can say with all honesty, this series has rapidly grown to be my absolute #1 favorite, from the astounding level of detail and fact that shows the effort put in, to the characters humanity, growth, and realism, this series is something I would genuinely recommend to any and all. Hell, id help fund a show or movie.