Awakened

A Novel

By: James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth

Narrated by: James S. Murray

The star of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers - alongside veteran sci-fi and horror writer Darren Wearmouth - delivers a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel in the vein of The Strain, in which a beautiful new subway line in New York City unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself.

After years of waiting, New York's newest subway line is finally ready, an express train that connects the city with the burgeoning communities across the Hudson River. The shining jewel of this state-of-the-art line is a breathtaking visitors’ pavilion beneath the river. Major dignitaries, including New York City’s Mayor and the President of the United States, are in attendance for the inaugural run, as the first train slowly pulls in.

Under the station’s bright ceiling lights, the shiny silver cars gleam. But as the train comes closer into view, a far different scene becomes visible.

All the train’s cars are empty.

All the cars’ interiors are drenched in blood.

As chaos descends, all those in the pavilion scramble to get out. But the horror is only beginning. High levels of deadly methane fill the tunnels. The structure begins to flood. For those who don’t drown, choke or spark an explosion, another terrifying danger awaits - the thing that killed all those people on the train. It’s out there...and it’s coming.

There's something living beneath New York City, and it's not happy we've woken it up.

©2018 James S. Murray (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Bit trashy but otherwise ok

Buy it if you're like me and think "hey I've not listened to anything decent in a while"

Won't set your world on fire but, not bad all things considered

Impressive!!

I preordered this book forever ago and started reading the hardcover version, when I realized that I didn't want to wait until I got home from work to continue. I downloaded the audio book and I couldn't be happier with my decision.

We are huge Murr fans in my house but I was a bit apprehensive to order the book. I'm so glad I did. It is my preferred genre. It's so well-written and I didn't find it to be too predictable. I'm upset with some events, but that's a good thing. I listen to a ton of audio books and this is my favorite fiction reading yet. He is fantastic.

I would love to see a movie or series based on this.

I'm guessing that there will be at least a sequel and I can't wait for it. Well done, and thank you for a great read and performance.

Great story, though predictable at times

Overall, I enjoyed this book. The idea was creepy and well presented. From the first chapter, I was hooked. The idea and the gore gripped my attention straight away. I will say, as the story went on it did start to become a little predictable and the word "creature" is used a little too often. But otherwise, a good story and can't wait to read the sequel.
Jame's Murray's narration was well done and entertaining. He really brought most of the characters to life!

great read

this story is well written and several layers of story other than the obvious monster line.

Again with the narration ..

I dare you to say "forward" one more time!!!

One dimensional narration here, and is you're going to do that, learn the language first. The mispronunciation of common English words by the author (!!!) is enough to drive you to distraction from an otherwise enjoyable story. No offense to Mr. Murray, but it's not always a wise idea to do your own narration. Darren could have done better, but with an English accent you can get away with murder.

Oh, it's "FORWARD," by the way. The g's are another thing... "Hanguh" is not a word, it's "hang." Tell me you're from NYC without telling me to go f myself, I get it. Scott Brick does a good NYC accent, but doesn't do the whole book that way.

Don't get me wrong, it's a good book. I enjoyed it. But if had me talking to myself at every foward. I wonder how many times that was in the book???

Bad dialogue

The concept was fun but it’s a difficult listen, as every other line of dialogue took me out of the story

Great Book

I love creature horror in all mediums. This book most definitely delivered. It was pretty original and kept me interested. It's a long way from Impractical jokers for James Murray but he did a great job! I look forward to hearing/reading more.

Surprisingly Great!!!

This is an amazing story! I didn't want to stop listening. Way to go Mur!!!!

Well done!

Kudos to James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth on a very suspenseful story. The narration by one of the authors was perfect. This reading made me want to be on my commute and I hated to turn the car off at the end of my drive. Thank goodness my commute was not by subway!

Great Book

This book would make a great movie.
I loved that James Murray read his book.
Can't wait to read your second book.
I loved this book, awesome job Murr!