Catalyst Downward Cycle
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Catalyst Downward Cycle
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Narrated by:
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Steven Varnum
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By:
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J K Franks
About this listen
In the first five minutes, more than a million people will die.... That’s just the beginning of the nightmare.
The super solar storm wasn’t supposed to hit Earth - the odds were against it. And yet it did, and everything changed. The storm causes a global blackout. Society begins to come apart as the planes begin falling from the sky and all traces of normal vanish. Scott Montgomery watches helplessly as pandemonium consumes the world around him. But the loss of electrical power is just the first of the problems facing the survivors in the chaos that follows.
Soon, they discover the loss of electricity was just the beginning of their problems. In a land without laws and few consequences for their actions, individuals must come to terms with their darkest fears and desires. What will Scott do when he learns the draconian plans one secret group has for regaining control and ensuring their own vision for the new world?
Catalyst is a shockingly realistic tale of how society copes when the world is thrust back to a time before technology. If you are a fan of Steve Konkoly, Tom Abrahams, or A. American, you will love this audiobook.
©2016 J K Franks (P)2016 J K FranksListeners also enjoyed...
i found that i was listening to this book not only on my way to and from work, but also at work. i would find an excuse to nip to the shops to listen a bit more and even have headphones on in bed just to reach the end of the section.
You know, it was that good, i may even buy the next one
Great book, expertly read, fascinating story based on good research. i may buy a few tins of corned beef on the way home........just in case
A really good read
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The lead character seems more worried about how his steak is cooked!!
Gordon Ramsey survival guide
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Promise unfulfilled
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Good post apocalyptic fun
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a good listen
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Scary possible reality.
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What did you like most about Catalyst Downward Cycle?
This book is scary good. By which I mean not only is it a great book but it feels real. It feels to be how society would react on a small town and government level. I also really like our main character, Scott. The story eases us into the situation in a way that's amazing to listen to and makes it easy to follow the story progression.What other book might you compare Catalyst Downward Cycle to, and why?
I'm not sure how I would compare this to other works. I can honestly say, think of your favorite authors and if they wrote a book about this topic it would be this book. It's got a polished feel to it with really well developed characters and it feels normal. Normal in a sense of this is our world and this is how the loss of power and government control would play out in a small town.What about Steven Varnum’s performance did you like?
The sense of the world feeling normal comes across really well and also Scott comes to life through the narration. I really liked at the start where we have this calm before the storm, where people are going to coffee shops like its a normal day with a slightly irritating power problem but not thinking bigger, the narration made it feel normal but through Scott's thoughts and actions also to feel what's coming.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I started my own internal inventory of what I'd need to survive and it really got me thinking what I'd do. In fact I was suddenly happy to think of all my camping gear and other equipment as a start.Any additional comments?
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.Scary good!
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Gripping
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Terrible audio.
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Characterisation felt a little light and one dimensional. Relied on obvious stereotypes rather than complexity and depth.
My big issue with the audio book was when it came to the African American characters, the white narrator adopted a very stereotypical approach to tone and vernacular, with the author even referencing ‘ghetto speak’ at one point. This feels like something that shouldn’t happen any more. Similar for female characters who were all granted a high pitch, soft inflection that felt very basic. Generally the narrator did a good job with the material though.
Fun apocalyptic romp, but room for improvement
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