*I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Jeffrey is one of my favorite narrators, especially for the adventures into dangerous places for the unknown. He’s voiced these characters in the first book and continues with the same personalities in this one. Jeffrey never gives away what’s to come in his voice. He’s always in the moment with the characters, experiencing the event s as they would while bringing their reactions to life in voice. Always a pleasure to listen to Jeffrey.
Something I notice about the story is it feels as though we are getting to the end of what is causing the problems, just to learn it’s the start of all troubles we are experiencing. Yes, the story starts off with a bang and doesn’t slow, things become greater in stakes and action. This is a talent that comes through in the writing. They really thought out this story and all the connections to grow the dangers and connect everything together.
I love how things come together. These stories bring things together I wouldn’t expect to relate, yet they fit. Religion, gods, aliens, and so much more tie in threads to each other along with adventure. I get caught up and find I stop and listen, pausing to take it all in. It opens my mind to the possibilities the authors are creating with the characters and events. I can see the connections! Myths and the way things were related in stories for what could have been something people lived through.
There is a possibility these myths could relate to the current problems, with earthquakes all at once then a ticking clock at happening again. The ticking clock that could bring about the end of the world as we know it.
I enjoy these characters. They are like their own little X-men team on an Indiana Jones adventure. There are a few with their own abilities, which we get a quick explanation in this story too. I really like them, and their origin stories. Their personalities fit together to make a team that cares for each other and jokes in good humor. There are deeper ties with these characters that hold them together as a chosen family.
There are so many layers to this story. I would love to listen to it and the previous book again. There are connections to the Herculean group they are part of along with other ties. I have a feeling things mentioned here will come into play in the future too.
And I’m hooked on the series, with the characters and what we learn about the group they are part of. I’ll have my eyes on the lookout for the next book!