The Strain
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The Strain
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Narrated by:
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Ron Perlman
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A plane lands at JFK and mysteriously ‘goes dark’, stopping in the middle of the runway for no apparent reason, all lights off, all doors sealed. The pilots cannot be raised.
When the hatch above the wing finally clicks open, it quickly becomes clear that everyone on board is dead – although there is no sign of any trauma or struggle. Ephraim Goodweather and his team from the Center for Disease Control must work quickly to establish the cause of this strange occurrence before panic spreads.
The first thing they discover is that four of the victims are actually still alive. But that’s the only good news. And when all two hundred corpses disappear from various morgues around the city on the same night, things very rapidly get worse. Soon Eph and a small band of helpers will find themselves battling to protect not only their own loved ones, but the whole city, against an ancient threat to humanity.
Perfect for fans of Dean Koontz’s The Eyes of Darkness
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Critic reviews
‘The first in a trilogy that soars with spellbinding intrigue.Truly, an unforgettable tale you can’t put down once you read the first page. I can’t wait until the next one.’ Clive Cussler
‘Blood and apocalypse mix in a terrifying story that feels like it was ripped from today's headlines. Vividly wrought and relentlessly paced, THE STRAIN haunts as much as it terrifies. I cannot wait to see where Del Toro and Hogan take us next.’ James Rollins
‘A rattling piece of escapism’ The Times
‘An entertaining mix of action blockbuster and vampire myth … with Del Toro’s talent for creating fantastical, macabre characters shining through … an exciting page-turner’ Metro
‘Del Toro and Hogan succeed in constructing a driving plot and delivering a gripping conclusion. Great characters … and a flair for striking scenes get this trilogy off to a first-rate start. Kirkus Reviews
better narration would get it 5 stars
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Loved it
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excellent
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Where does The Strain rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
In my top twenty. I liked this story and as it was set in America it was credible. I can't remember any one individual character but as a whole they carried the story forward.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Strain?
I can't think of just one.Have you listened to any of Ron Perlman’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No this is a first for me but i shall look for others.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I think most people nowadays are aware that this sort of thing isn't Science Fiction anymore and actually it is possible that something similar to this might just happen one day. The story niether made me laugh or cry.It could happen to you.
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Great Read
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