ANGUS
A Broken World, Book 8

by Kate L. Mary

Narrated by: J J Hosenfeld

Production by: Kate L. Mary

Reflective, Action-Packed, and Zombies!

Angus James has lived a long life, got up close and personal with death many a time, and managed to survive. Alone for years now, Angus has lost hope. Further, he finds himself struggling with being in the company of a young girl named Naya. Naya lost her mother to a zombie bite and now Angus is responsible for her and her for him. Together they seek safety, but Angus is not sure he will survive being in the presence of another living human as Naya’s presence is dredging up memories he had buried long ago, memories of his wives, his daughter, friends, and more. For Angus, he’s not sure if a zombie or his memories will kill him first!

Kate Mary, the author, has created a life and a world for Angus to inhabit, and while this is book eight, it can be read as a stand-alone. She carefully fills in enough detail of Angus’ backstory that the memories tormenting Angus are complete and understandable. We can not only understand his grief and angst but feel it as well. We are shown his humanity and ability to hope which Angus does not even realize exists within him. I enjoyed this story about Angus and will most likely check out the rest of the series. Mary is a creative storyteller weaving details and emotions throughout this book.

The narrator, J J Hosenfeld gives Angus a strong yet weary and unique voice that helps keep the listener hooked. His other voices are well-done for Naya and others, but it is the voice of Angus that is mesmerizing allowing the listener to feel his tiredness, his experiences, and his age.

This is a reflective book with zombies that is a must listen! I enjoyed hearing the backstory of a character through his reflective moments - makes for a better connection, now I want to know more about him and his adventures.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook, it was clear and well produced.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.