Im hoping someone can recommend some more books similar to the horrormystery feel of 14. Discount prices on books by peter clines, including titles like paradox bound. It is very easy, light reading and enjoyable, however i didnt feel as involved with the story or the characters as i did with the novel 14 or the fold, i suspect it is due to the transitory nature of most of the characters. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter clines books online. After reading the fold earlier this year i have definitely been keeping peter clines in mind for when i had that science fictionthriller itch.
A page about by the nyt bestselling writer of paradox bound, the fold, the exheroes series, 14, a bunch of short stories, and a. We do get into spoilers concerning the book s truly insane ending, so. This is actually my first book by peter clines even though i first heard of him through his zombiesuperhero series starting with exheroes. My favorite aspect is how there is a small mystery while things seem normal at the start, eg. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There are some odd things about nates new apartment. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Books by peter clines authors like peter clines what should i. Below is a list of peter clines books in order of when they were originally released.
I also enjoyed all of dan browns books as well as vince flynns. First started reading peter clines books with the brilliant exheroes followed by expatriots and when i heard 14 was coming out via peter clines facebook page i had to get it. Peter clines, the acclaimed author of the exheroes series and 14, has already established himself as a master of the sciencefiction thriller. On december 22, 2012 december 22, 2012 by sheila book journey. He becomes friends with the other residents, and they all identify the strange and mysterious aspects of this building. The characters are very believable and you get to know them very well and feel for them as you are swept along in the mystery of 14. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. Peter clines has published several pieces of short fiction and countless articles on the film and television industries. Review for 14, by peter clines, read by ray porter this book is one of my favourite books from audible since i first got my ipad mini 2 years ago. Peter clines books list of books by author peter clines. Where the fold delves more into the science side of science fiction, 14 leans more on history and mystery. You grew up in stephen king territory in maine, yes.
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. I for one want recommendations for more books like ready player one by ernest cline. Exheroes is a zombie superhero novel by peter clines. Tenth 010 episode in our book club style series where we talk about a book that weve recently read with our fans. The characters were relatable and the pacing was fantastic. Clines, with 14, generated a campy following that loved a throw back to scooby doo and lovecraftian horror. Tyler reedy when i initially opened peter clines 14 i broke the first rule of any avid reader.
The more i think about this book the more i like it. Torn book club 14 by peter clines spoilers youtube. There are places to go, books to read, and movies to watch. I cant put 14 on the same level as lotr or the hobbit in terms of story depth and character development, but this is a seriously good story and ill be looking for other peter clines books to read. In fact theres only a few books that ive taken advantage of audibles great listen guaranteeand this was one of them. Normally i dont like books with many characters playing front and center as i find it confusing to get to know them but that was not the case in 14, the characters were introduced to nate at a good pace and perhaps because it was a first meeting for. The fold carries some of that with better writing, a. We had a chance to talk about the book with clines at sdcc 2017. This third category has multiple levels that all affect stress levels. Can the books in the series be read as standalones.
I would recommend that you read redshirts by john scalzi which has a very cool meta twist and clever and enjoyable feel to it. I was kicking myself for breaking this rule and was struggling with the first 15 or so pages. In stephen king like fashion, clines puts together a team of apartmentdwellers who have a mystery to solve involving the apartment complex they live in including the mysterious door 14. Books by peter clines authors like peter clines what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 14. Before becoming a fulltime writer, clines worked as a props. Peter clines is the author of many great books, among them the superheroes versus zombies series exheroes. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. A wholly original story that weaves together mystery and the apocalypse like a finely. Or something like that honestly, peter clines 14 shares the same genrebending mix of elements that makes the second book in the series, the fold, hard to classify. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. In the days after civilization fell to the zombie hordes, a small team of heroesincluding st. I am looking for book suggestions similar to 14 and the fold both written by peter clines.
The tenth book we are covering is 14 by peter clines. 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. The fold carries some of that with better writing, a fleshed out unique story, interesting characters that come across a bit more real, alternate dimensions, and dont worry clines gave us some monsters. His short stories can be found in a variety of anthologies, including xfiles. He is the author of the exheroes series and the acclaimed standalone thriller 14. We wrap up horror month with our discussion of our october book of the month. Neither have especially great characters or worldclass prose. It was published in 2010 by permuted press, and republished in 2012 by crown expatriots, the first in three planned sequels, was.
I enjoyed the plot progression and the story matter. 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. If you like 14 by peter clines you might like similar books. After finishing ready player one, i started looking for books similar to it and i found this one it came up but its not actually very similar. In stephen kinglike fashion, clines puts together a team of apartmentdwellers who have a mystery to solve involving the apartment complex they live in including the mysterious door 14. 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. Paradox bound and millions of other books are available for instant access. Im never really sure where i stand with multipov books. And yetfor reasons nobody around him quite understandshes chosen to let. Crown, an ingenious science mystery with a terrifying lovecraftian twist mike erikson is one of the smartest people in america. Check out the ingenious, irresistible new timetravel thriller paradox bound now out in paperback. Paradox bound like peter clines other novels presents some interesting ideas and a well thought, coherent story.
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