Another interesting book from Iain Rob Wright

If you could sum up The Gates in three words, what would they be?

(A) Fascinating, Unique Apocalypse

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rick Bastion, he starts out low and has a chance at redemption

Which character – as performed by Nigel Patterson – was your favorite?

I like them all, his tone and mannerisms are always spot on, they really add a lot of emphasis and emotion to Wright's novels! And he's virtually mistake free (unlike all too many other narrators on this site)

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Don't want to give anything away, but rest assured there is more than one gut wrenching moment

Any additional comments?

Iain Rob Wright is one of my favorite newer horror writers and Nigel Patterson does an awesome job narrating his books. It's a great pairing of talent. If you want a fresh voice in the horror scene, then look no further, Wright has you covered. Check out his back catalogue too, I especially recommended Housemates and ASBO!

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Story was just OK

This audiobook was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review. Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this story for free. I have enjoyed many books by IRW. I thoroughly enjoyed Nigel Patterson as the narrator. He has a large variety of voices and accents that really enhance the story. It is the story that is just OK. It wasn't really anything new or edge of your seat exciting. It is easy to stop listening and pick up days later. I prefer to be gripped at the beginning and sucked into a story. This didn't happen. I didn't particularly like the ending either. I realize it's hard to write something extremely unique that has never been done before, therefore, it wasn't bad, just not great.

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The Gates

Any additional comments?

I've read and listened to a few apocalyptic novels and this is one of the freshest ideas I've seen. I hope there is a sequel to this story

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Thoroughly enjoyable!

When strange black stones appear all over the word, nobody knows what to make of them or how they came to be. But then these stones become something of a gateway and horrible things start coming out! What can people do against these Demons? This book follows certain people, a reporter and his camera woman, an army personnel, a coast guard captain and an ex rock star, and their struggle to stay alive.

I absolutely devoured this book!! For me anyway, the measure of a great book is one that grabs you from the first page and envelops you in the world the author created, it's one where you forget your own life and struggles and become part of the world. This is one of those books. Despite this being one hell of a world (literally ;)) I was sucked in and didn't want to leave. It's a brutal, disturbing, devastating and evil world but incredibly written and executed.

The characters were all well written and developed, and despite there being quite a few of them, I grew to love all. As per usual though, the author rips your heart out and stomps on it when it comes to his characters!! I thoroughly enjoyed each of their journeys and can't wait to see more from them.

In all this is an amazing Apocalyptic book and I need book 2 yesterday!! ;) Filled to the brim with action, adventure, Demons, Angels, Good vs Evil, deception, heroics and everything you could possibly want in a great read. This is a must read. This isn't my first, nor will it be my last book by this author. He has captured my attention with his talent and I can highly recommend.

Nigel Patterson has such an easy to listen to voice and made this a book that was effortless to listen to. He has a variety of tones and cadences that brought the book alive. He is a narrator that I need to check out more of his work.

*I received this for review. This in no way affected my thoughts.*

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A must read for the lover of horror

One of the best, and unusual, traits of this story was the uncertainty of life or death. The author plays no favorites. Whether you believe in heaven & hell, demons & angels, this book will get you thinking.

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ISIS & Gangs = Good Guys? Military = Idiots? WTF!?

Could have been great. Should have been great.

If only ISIS and street thug gangs weren't the good guys, the military weren't a bunch of bumbling idiots and the rest of thd characters weren't all as shallow as a kiddy pool while they ran around spouting the most corny one-liners ever regurgitated from already corny Hollywood movies.

Bold Concept. Not many serious writers willing to take something like this on, I'll give it that much. But come really? ISIS are secretly heroes they're just misunderstood? It's OK for them to commit atrocities because so did Britain hundreds of years ago? People are smart enough to figure out our own politics without having it spoon fed to us in, of all things, horror fiction. Just wish the focus here could have been more on telling a good story.

Don't waste your time.

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Great story but ended quickly

I really enjoyed this book, my only complaint is it was too short, it felt almost like an abridged copy. Nonetheless, the story was excellent, narration spot on and not too overdone. I'm hoping there's a sequel

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Action-packed apocalyptic thriller

This is another great book by IRW - I enjoy how he introduces us to various characters who are facing the world's greatest nightmare. We get to cut back and forth between each of them and see how they're coping. Keeps it interesting and I like how he intertwined their story lines.

Nigel Patterson does an outstanding job with his narration. He gives each character a unique voice. He doesn't drag or rush...his pacing matches the mood of the story. His versatility with various accents is top notch.

Well done!

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So much potential...

What was most disappointing about Iain Rob Wright’s story?

Get out your Social Justice Warrior checklist:
1) men are stupid and cowardly, unless they're defending women.
2) women are virtuous, no matter what, and only err when men are directing them.
3) it's the man's fault for assuming you're straight, even though 97% of the population is; apologize at great length for affronting the lesbian, dammit! Because that's what's great about New York--over in Red State America they're just prejudiced!
4) gang-bangers are actually upstanding and moral.
5) Islamic terrorists will sacrifice themselves to save others.
6) the military is full of rogue operators who refuse to follow orders.
7) obligatory denial of apocalyptic creatures by the "religious right".
8) America is on its last legs because: empires rise and fall.
9) and the list goes on...

Outside the laughably overt left-wing filter, it's a decent story. I liked that the denizens Hell weren't invincible hordes who shrug off bullets and bombs, but were often just as fragile as humans--if not more so. And the "all at once" worldwide disaster is ripe for something so direct and unapologetic in its bravado. However, the glut of agenda-driven storytelling--particularly the coddling of females--poisons the story and has turned me off to continuing the series.

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Wow

I usually don't go for horror or apocalyptical books but thought I would give this a try. I was impressed by the story line and the narration. The uncertain actions, grief and horror came thru loud and clear. It was hard to stop listening because I really wanted to know what happened. The author catches how many will fight for life but there are always those who will bow down in order to try to save their lives. Loved it!

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