Good start to a series

Good start to a series. Overall an entertaining, interesting and enjoyable story. I love any stories dealing with just about any kind of apocalyptic event and while this story was entertaining overall I had a hard time being drawn into the story especially in the beginning. Not that it isn’t a good story, it is, it just didn’t flow smoothly jumping back and forth introducing all the characters. Once all the characters were introduced and the story really started to unfold it flowed more smoothly, pulled me right in and held my complete attention. At the point it was really getting good it ended. I wish it had been a bit longer. Now that everything has been set up and the characters have all been established the next book should be really good, I’m looking forward to it.

The story follows several different groups of people from different walks of life and even a set of tourists in Orlando. How each group deals with the events that have taken place, the changed world they live in and the obstacles each different group faces.

While it is a good diverse cast of characters, I liked some of the characters better than others. Although there is a reason for all the different characters and they all eventually come together I could have done without some of them. Cody you could immediately feel for, Walter and Pete were also great characters. Although Pete lost his way for a bit. For me the story could have just stayed with the three of them and followed their journey and the people they encounter.

Kevin Pierce once again does a great job with the narration. He has one of those voices that just pulls you into a story and makes it come to life. His narration is what kept me listening especially in the beginning. Clearly spoken with a nice even pace. Great character voices and accents. Every single character had a distinct easily recognizable voice. Perfect tone and delivery. It’s always enjoyable listening to a book he narrates.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily provided this review.