He submitted various comic book scripts to marvel comics. Apr 04, 2014 everyday superheros are your neighbors. The ninth book we are covering is the fold by peter clines. Peter clines cant be saying now to be a newbie, he already has several books, all by permutted press, that are quite good, easy to read and captivating. His latest novel, the fold, follows that pattern and may be his greatest book yet. A genrebending thriller series from peter clines, bestselling author of 14, and the fold in the days after civilization fell to the zombie hordes, a small team of heroesincluding st. Peter clines grew up in the stephen king fallout zone of maine andinspired by comic books, star wars, and saturday morning cartoonsstarted writing at the age of eight with his first epic novel, lizard men from the center of the earth. Insightful and frank novel explores beauty in america.
He goes by mike, which is a nickname for a nickname, and hes one of the smartest people in the world. Peter clines 31 may 1969, born in cape neddick, maine is an american author and novelist best known for his zombiesvssuperheroes series, exheroes, and lovecraftian inspired threshold novels 14 and the fold. A very worthwhile childrens book to read at home, at school, or anywhere. Peter if you are reading this, please write a third book. If you are looking for an exciting book, give this one a try. This book is a fun romp through a horrific imagining that is a fitting, loving homage to lovecraft. He grew up in the stephen king fallout zone of maine andinspired by comic books, star wars, and saturday morning cartoonsstarted writing at the age of eight with his first epic novel, lizard men from the center of the earth unreleased. His short stories can be found in a variety of anthologies, including xfiles. Set amid the austere beauty of coastal north carolina in 1946, the notebook begins with the story of noah calhoun, a rural southerner returned home from world war ii. Brilliant, unpredictable, and mindbending, the fold is one of the best books ive read in years. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Im peter clines, author of exisle and the fold, and this is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The fold had everything i look for in science fiction novels. Im peter clines, the guy behind the exheroes series from broadway paperbacks and also the fold. Find this childrens book at your local bookstore find this childrens book on amazon. Appeals to boys while gender doesnt determine if a book is great or not, it does help if children can identify with some of the characters in the stories. June 2, 2015 a schoolteacher with unusual gifts is recruited by the department of defenses advanced research projects division to investigate a troubled project. A cunningly inventive mystery featuring a hero worthy of sherlock holmes and a terrifying final twist youll never see coming, the fold is that rarest of things.
Mike erikson likes to think of himself as a normal guy. Buy this book clines the exheroes series adds to the. The fold was my first peter clines novel, and upon finishing it i immediately ordered 14, his previous best seller. The folks in mike eriksons small new england town would say hes just your average, everyday guy. But hes content with his quiet and peaceful existence. In general, 14 is a tough book to categorize, but think a mix of science fiction and fantasy with a dash of horror, with emphasis on mystery. Dead moon is the third book in the threshold universe by peter clines. Peter cliness books are always addictive, unpredictable and beautifully crafted.
With a similar style and tone to what came before in previous titles as well, it also manages to provide the readers with more of what they are looking for too. The books in this particular category are noted for the predominance of boys as main characters. First portal passed in ready player one delorean contest. Theres a great big bait and switch in the middle of this scifi thriller by clines expurgatory, 2014, etc. Peter clines is the author of the genreblending 14 and the exheroes series. A book about the n1 rocket is in the final stages of preparation. It looks like tom b has passed the first of three portals on his way to winning a restored delorean in the ready player one competition. Chuck wendig, author of blackbirds a mindblowing science fiction mystery that kept me guessing right to the endclines writing is steeped in popular culture and unexpectedly funny, yet highly perceptive and infused. The suspense was genius, as well as the characters.
Peter clines is the author of the genreblending 14and the exheroes series. Tyler reedy when i initially opened peter clines 14 i broke the first rule of any avid reader. He released his second novel, armada, and found out none other than steven spielberg is adapting his first novel, ready player one, for the big screen. The fold in mike eriksons small new england town would say hes just your average, everyday guy.
With nate and veek and tim, with the other inhabitants of the kavach building making up an intrepid exploration team, peter clines gets it all right, with a nod to shaggy and velma, of course. Im peter clines, author of 14 and the fold, and this is my semi. A pageturning sciencefiction thriller from the author of paradox bound and the exheroes series. It is a stand alone novel but if you have read his previous novel 14 you will be pleasantly. Contains monochrome photographic plates, monochrome and colour illustrations, fold out and popup sections. In summary, the fold is a pleasantly engaging novel that tells its tale well and uses old tropes to good effect. With the n4 book the journey becomes part of the adventure, letting you connect with the landscape. It is a stand alone novel but if you have read his previous novel 14 you will be pleasantly surprised by some merging stories and characters. While taking place in the same universe as 14 and the fold, this story is completely unrelated to those books with only one very loose connection.
Imagine getting a great deal on an apartment and while you notice there are distinctly odd aspects to the building you find out there are only more when you meet your neighbors. Im peter clines, the guy behind the exheroes series from broadway paperbacks and also the fold, a scifimysterythriller about a gifted man investigating a government teleportation project that goes really, really wrong. And ive written some screenplays that were never produced, a bunch of short stories, and a few hundred. There are some odd things about nates new apartment. Now, with the n4 book, the road to maputo, you can read about the incredible history, amazing nature and remarkable geology that this great road takes you through. Determined to break out of her shell, joyce sets about a journey of selfimprovement along with the help of her best friend gina. If it isnt already, the fold is bound to be a bestseller. The folks in mike eriksons small new england town more. Black cloth with gilt lettering to front and spine. Jun 11, 2015 peter clines grew up in the stephen king fallout zone of maine andinspired by comic books, star wars, and saturday morning cartoonsstarted writing at the age of eight with his first epic novel, lizard men from the center of the earth. The fold is the second book in the series, with a completely different story and the fold is yet another utterly absorbing and entertaining genrebending novel by peter clines, which was impeccably narrated by ray porter. Used book won first prize in the inaugural international sonnet.
The folks in mike eriksons small new england town would say hes just. Explore books by ernest cline with our selection at. This universe is closed at the request of the author. Positive messages the book deals with navigating family obligation, being true to oneself, and surviving in a culture where western ideals of beauty are thrust upon everyone, whether they can meet those standards or not. The n4 book is packed with factual stories relevant to landmarks visible from the. I got the audiobook through audible and finished it in two days. It is her third novel following wait for me and a step from heaven. Furthering what has come before, it once again builds upon the world with a precision that only peter clines is capable of, as he now shows a confident writer clearly in his element. Jul 15, 2014 peter clines cant be saying now to be a newbie, he already has several books, all by permutted press, that are quite good, easy to read and captivating. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. An sf thriller that summons lovecraftian monsters, it will surprise you again and again.
On the last day of school she asks her crush to sign her yearbook, who absentmindedly addresses her by the name of a more academically inclined yet ugly classmate. Im peter clines, the guy behind the exheroes series from broadway paperbacks including the fifth book, exisle, which just came out last week and also the fold, a scifimysterythriller about a gifted man investigating a government teleportation project that goes really, really wrong. The american author peter clines has been writing for some years now, having produced a number of books in both the sciencefiction and horror genres, as hes at the forefront of his field and a master of his craft. The fold is another great science fictionhorror by peter clines. Before becoming a fulltime writer, clines worked as a props. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Contains monochrome photographic plates, monochrome and colour illustrations, foldout and popup sections. Sure, the life hes chosen isnt much of a challenge to someone with his unique gifts. A smart, intense thriller with just a dash of dark humor, the fold will keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning. I was kicking myself for breaking this rule and was struggling with the first 15 or so pages. That reinforces once again the benefit of audiobooks, since there is no way i would have had that much time to sit down and read.
After reading 14 and enjoying it immensely i was keen to continue the story so i was pleased to see it was part of a series and the follow on book was the fold. Jul 04, 2015 in summary, the fold is a pleasantly engaging novel that tells its tale well and uses old tropes to good effect. However upon reading the description for this book i was a little puzzled as it seemed like an entirely different scenario and story, regardless though i figured as id enjoyed 14 so. The fold is that rare thriller that always keeps just one step ahead of the readera crackling, electric read.
The fold, by peter clines jaquo lifestyle magazine. However he has a special ability, a eidetic memory. Step inside its audio and learn why author peter clines has already won legions of loyal fans. Ninth 009 episode in our book club style series where we talk about a book that weve recently read with our fans. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Ernest cline happy to announce that a third novel with. My thanks to julie for used book and for the accompanying observations.
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