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  • Written by: Peter Clines
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (556 ratings)

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The Fold

Written by: Peter Clines
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Publisher's Summary

Step into the fold. It's perfectly safe.

The folks in Mike Erikson's small New England town would say he's just your average, everyday guy. And that's exactly how Mike likes it. Sure, the life he's chosen isn't much of a challenge to someone with his unique gifts, but he's content with his quiet and peaceful existence. That is until an old friend presents him with an irresistible mystery, one that Mike is uniquely qualified to solve.

Far out in the California desert, a team of DARPA scientists has invented a device they affectionately call the Albuquerque Door. Using a cryptic computer equation and magnetic fields to "fold" dimensions, it shrinks distances so a traveler can travel hundreds of feet with a single step. The invention promises to make mankind's dreams of teleportation a reality. And, the scientists insist, traveling through the door is completely safe. Yet evidence is mounting that this miraculous machine isn't quite what it seems - and that its creators are harboring a dangerous secret.

As his investigations draw him deeper into the puzzle, Mike begins to fear there's only one answer that makes sense. And if he's right, it may be only a matter of time before the project destroys...everything. A cunningly inventive mystery featuring a hero worthy of Sherlock Holmes and a terrifying final twist you'll never see coming, The Fold is that rarest of things: a genuine pause-resister science-fiction thriller. Step inside its audio and learn why author Peter Clines has already won legions of loyal fans.

©2015 Peter Clines (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

What the critics say

"Narrator Ray Porter deftly captures the emotions of a group of people who are caught up in a force they don't understand.... Porter ably voices a wide range of characters--from the gruff team leader to the foul-mouthed female engineer and the stammering alien leader. Porter is an affable travel guide on this thrilling trip to a frightening world." ( AudioFile)

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Good story

I enjoyed most of this story with an interesting premise although I've read other multi-verse stories that I found more compelling.
Ray Porter is the best narrator!

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A few chapters too many

I don't want to give out any of the story but the last few chapters I didn't like, other than that the book was beautiful.

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awesome sauce

story is great, character development is great, performance is great. listen to 14 first. 100 thumbs up.

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Awesome! Read 14 first!

Great story and great performance! Make sure to read “14” by Peter clines prior to “the fold” 10/10

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a fun engaging listen

This book was excellent, it kept me engaged and the narrator was one of the best iv ever heard

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One of the best ever

This was fantastic for me. I loved the story, most of the characters were real enough. Top tier narration as expected. I absolutely recommend to science fiction/weird fiction fans alike.

Sad it's over really. Need a replacement, might go with the 3rd book.

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It could have been five star book

The premise, the development of characters, the beginning of the book are great… and than it turns into a bloodbath which lasts forever and ever and ever. Not my cup of tea. Wasted opportunity.

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Creepy story, could be better

The narrator doesn't know how to pronounce Maquis, but Ray Porter was very good. I feel like this is a great story with a lot of preamble and no ending. I enjoyed it, and at its core it's a great idea, but wish it actually went somewhere. The ending feels clipped off after such a long lead-up.

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wonderful

i really enjoyed every minute of it its a good stand alone but sequel at the same time it's not as good as 14 but almost but it's normal 14 was really something maybe the book I've heard

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Very epic!

What a great story with tons of plot twists that keeps you gripped till then end. One of the best sci fi I read this year.

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