I devoured this audiobook in two sittings. The world goes sideways fast here, but what hooked me most was the human side: likable, layered characters making impossible choices and holding tight to each other when everything else unravels. The story building is excellent—tense, vivid, and easy to follow without ever feeling simple. I felt what each character was feeling; it genuinely felt like I was trudging through every setback and small victory with them.

Audiobook notes: the narration is spot-on. Clear, well-paced delivery; distinct, consistent character voices (including age and attitude shifts you can hear instantly); and smooth tone changes that ratchet up the urgency in all the right places. Production quality is clean—no distracting artifacts—and the performance keeps momentum without rushing emotional beats. It’s one of those listens where you keep finding excuses for “just one more chapter.”

If you like grounded, character-driven survival fiction with a rising sense of dread and hope in equal measure, this is a must. I can’t wait to listen to Book 2.