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Winter World

Written by: A. G. Riddle
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Amanda Leigh Cobb
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Publisher's Summary

The ice is coming. It was the last thing we expected, but the world is freezing. A new ice age has dawned and humanity has been forced to confront its own extinction. Billions have fled the glaciers, crowding out the world’s last habitable zones. They can run from the ice, but they can’t escape human nature: a cataclysmic war is coming.

In orbit, a group of scientists are running the Winter Experiments, a last-ditch attempt to understand why the planet is cooling. None of the climate models they build make sense. But then they discover an anomaly, an unexplained variation in solar radiation...and something else. Close to the burning edge of the sun, they catch a fleeting glimpse of something that shouldn’t be there....

Suddenly humanity must face the possibility it is not alone in the universe. And the terrifying possibility that whatever is out there may be trying to exterminate us.

©2019 A.G. Riddle (P)2018 Recorded Books

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Excellent

I enjoyed listening to this audio book, Winter World, by AG Riddle. Will now start book two in the series.

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one of those books you can't put down

very good book, lots of action, romance. had to keep reading it every moment I got.

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Lacked detail

A good story line, however, I felt it should have been directed towards the younger teen reader. Overall somewhat simplistic.

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A decent story to pass the time

it was enjoyable enough, I found the character development a bit predictable and the author played on a lot of cliches. I was annoyed with the multiple occurrences of ominous foreshadowing blatantly used for shocking revelations later in the story. I had a hard time developing any strong feelings one way or the other for any of the characters. The narration was acceptable but not great and in a book that includes characters from several different countries you're narrator should be good with accents, these two aren't awful, but not great either. contrary to all of this I did enjoy it and will check out the next one.

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A great space romp

I haven't had this much fun with a space opera since I first boarded the good ship USS Enterprise.
Author AG Riddle lives up to his name, keeping us guessing and plausibly holding back key parts of the MC's past.
Other than one scientific plot hole that would be a spoiler to reveal, Riddle adds enough hard science - effects of gravity on the body, power/space limitations, to name a few - this is a superbly constructed and written novel.
I'm up for the sequel

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Not overly original

Well written but too similar to the Formic Wars by Orson Scott Card but without some important details. I did care about the characters but the story skipped too many details

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Stunning concoction of everything I love in a great story

Once again I hold a treasure of a story by A. G. Riddle filled with a magnanimous blend of science and AI with adventure, motivation, and determination. Each character is filled with distinguishable personality made even more prominent by exceptional actors giving life through astounding and synchronous voices.
The story advances with an excellent pace that readers / listeners will have no complications with. The story is entertaining, interesting, adventurous, educational, and extremely well composed. The humour and sarcasm mix well to enliven each conversation and person and enhance the listening experience. The story details are pieces together and released at well thought out points during the story and confirm Riddle has exceptional story telling abilities whilst maintaining faith in the readers and the way minds work to gather information and draw conclusions just in time to arrive at more information and better conclusions. Henry’s movie quotables are absolutely hilarious followed with James’ sarcasm. Such an enjoyable listen! But I will not divulge what happens. You must read this story to find out. You won’t be disappointed.
I can’t hardly wait to read book two. :)

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good

I am an avid sci fi reader. this is pretty good. not as silly as some, not hard science fiction either....

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Great

Found it interesting and looking forward to read next book. Characters were engagingly believable and like narratives

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Surprisingly epic

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was just enough science, excellent pace, and a great plot. I’m looking forward to book 2!

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