I did not know what I was diving into with The Nightmare Machine by Tim White, but when I saw it was narrated by the talented Patrick Zeller, I had no choice but to listen. The tale that unfolds was epic with monsters, gods and heroes.
Sara is a teenage girl, and a chosen maiden from a long line of descendants tasked with saving the world. Sara must enter a nightmarish otherworld and can take three protectors with her. Together, they must complete their quest to quiet a malevolent god.
White hooked me from the beginning as he introduced us to Sara and Dylan, the young man who secretly loves her, along with Dr. Alex Warner, where the two of them work and Tom, a war hero plagued by the carnage he witnessed. Each has been having nightmares, and only Sara knows why.
As the story progressed, I became connected to the characters as they faced perils, unthinkable monsters, and learned of Sara's task and what it meant for humankind. My heart raced as they completed tasks, were chased by monsters and dealt with near-death moments.
The romance was subtle and sweet and the connection between all four as they fought to survive and work as a team was gripping.
The author did a fantastic job building the world and pacing. The story was addictive as the three protectors worked to help Sara. Their travel was filled with monsters, suspense, discovery, and personal quests as they faced their fears and sacrificed. The tale is fantasy, horror, thriller, and science fiction all intertwined.
Patrick Zeller did a stellar job of voicing these characters, creatures and setting the tone for the story. I recommend listening.
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