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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.
Adventure Fantasy Fiction Horror Science Fiction Time Travel Scary Mystery Sherlock Holmes Parallel Universe Black Hole
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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

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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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well read. well written. great story. gripping. I am a big fan of The Breach Series. and this is just as good. not to be missed.

Amazing! Fabo! Top End! Loved it.

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What did you like most about The Fold?

The fact that it's in the same world as 14, almost an indirect-sequel.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mike, his mind is pretty great.

What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Ray's voicing acting is one of my favourite things in life right now.

Any additional comments?

Not sure why there are so many negative comments with this book, if you liked 14 then you'll like this too.

Sure the science is a bit wibbly wobbly but who cares? Just listen to it, enjoy Ray's voice, enjoy the story.

I can't wait for the third one which this book sets up.

Ignore the comments, this book is great

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think arthur conan doyle/ edgar rice burroughs/ agatha christie ...add a modern tech setting and you find The Fold. A terrific story with the bonus of the always excellent Ray Porter.

modern but with pedigree influences

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The story is pacey and imaginative. The use of alternative realities is cleverly plotted and holds up under scrutiny. The main characters are portrayed well and with humour which is genuinely funny and likely as opposed to forced or over the top. First book I have read by this author and I will now be coming back for more.

Keep Folding!

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If you you like hardcore Sci-Fi it gets no better than this. Great pace and for a long time it looks as if it can only end in one way and that is bad, really bad. Very well read and a joy to listen to. I had to stop what I was doing to listen to the end of the book.

Gripping and fascinating story

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