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The Fold

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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 that 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 only be 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 genuinely pause-register 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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Editor 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 is the second book I've heard by the author and I loved it.the characters are well thought out and believable and the story is entertaining if a little predictable in places. I will listen to this again.

Great narration enjoyable story

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I like the fact there are real human elements on top of the cool sci-fi stuff...

I love these books!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you like Sci-Fi on edge of the ridiculous, you won't be disappointed.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fold?

When the two books collide. I won't say more as it'll be a spoiler.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

When the Team confessed to Mike as the science began to unfold and chaos began to take charge.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Expect the Unexpected.

Any additional comments?

Ray Porter and Will Patton should jointly narrate. Giants of the Game...

A surprising sequel

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A very good listen or read. It did take a while to grasp the concept and the Eureka moment gave me a different perception of the story's passage. The characters conversations were of the here and now, so those thinking about reading it should start now as present day TV for example underpins the reality of the story line.
Rev Jan 2016

I'm talking to you!, no you, or is it you?

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gripping end to end, with am ending that suggests it's the start of a series. includes trekkies' version of parallel realities

post cyber punk

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