Horizon

The Frozen Planet Trilogy, Book 1

By: David W. Adams

Narrated by: Brandon J Peterson

There is no salvation among the stars...

With every known planet, colony or settlement empty, ruined or completely destroyed, a desperate crew of humans onboard the starship Odyssey, hear rumours of a mythical phenomenon called The Horizon. This magical place on the edge of known space is believed to transport those who traverse it back in time to the moment they were at their happiest.

With only death, heartache and baron wastelands surrounding them, the crew of the Odyssey head towards the Horizon. However to reach this phenomenon, they must cross The Expanse - a 30-day trip through entirely empty space.

No light, no stars, no planets... nothing.

At least that's what they think...

From the author of the Dark Corner series, comes a new trilogy of pure unbridled science fiction horror, with twists and turns around every bulkhead, and murderous carnivorous eyes in every shadow...

©2023 David W Adams (P)2024 David W Adams

Pulled Into Fear, Loved Every Second

This was so much more than I expected. The sound effects were chilling—subtle enough to creep under your skin and leave you breathless. I didn’t expect to feel this terrified, completely yanked into the story’s dark grip, but I was—and I loved every second of it! The narration made the story all the better. Five stars all around. Moving on to the next book in the series!

Horror in Space

The books in this series I'm relatively short but so much happens and the characters are pretty well developed. There are sound effects which has scared me a couple of times because I've been listening kn my headphones or in the car and suddenly wonder what that sound is. This book ends in a cliffhanger.

Good Production

First off, if I'm being honest, I would actually give this more like 4 stars, as it isn't flawless - but I know how the algorithm works and anything other than 5 stars is a negative review. But the book is pretty good.

It's heavily produced, with ambient noise and sound effects. This can occasionally be distracting, but is cool for the most part. They spent a lot of time on this.

The story is a little Event Horizon, a lot Alien. My biggest overall criticism is that I was promised time travel, and didn't really get it in this installment. I think it's coming in part 2 and 3. Not the end of the world, but I would have liked a taste in part 1.

But the characters are believable, the motivations make sense. The writing is good and not amateurish. You've got monsters on a spaceship, with the hint of something bigger happening in the background. As someone once said, "If you like this sort of thing, this is the sort of thing that you'll like."

Excellent space horror

Horizon: The Frozen Planet Trilogy, Book 1 will be right up your alley if you’re into Star Trek Enterprise, Battlestar Galactica, or the kind of creeping dread that the Dead Space games deliver. David W. Adams opens this trilogy with a fast-paced, carefully crafted sci-fi horror that grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go. At just under five hours, this audiobook uses every minute to pull you deeper into its brutal, relentless world, leaving you wanting for more.

The story follows the crew of the Odyssey, who are out of options and chasing a last, desperate rumor about The Horizon – a mysterious place said to return people to their happiest moments. With every colony and planet they know either destroyed or abandoned, this faint hope is all they’ve got. But to get there, they have to cross The Expanse, an endless stretch of dead space with no stars, no planets, just darkness. And soon enough, they realize that even empty space can hide something dangerous. Mr. Adams keeps the tension high and the twists unpredictable, with dangers hiding in every shadow and a palpable sense of fear that builds with every scene.

Narrator Brandon J. Peterson, who also produced this audiobook, does an incredible job bringing the story to life. His narration nails each character’s intensity and vulnerability, letting you feel every bit of their fear and desperation. I absolutely love his narration and voices range. After I listened to over 1,500 audiobooks this is something that rarely happens. Plus, the sound quality is top-notch, with eerie effects woven through the narration to keep you immersed without overdoing it.

Horizon is a gripping, atmospheric listen – one that’s as thrilling as it is haunting. For anyone who loves dark, suspenseful sci-fi with a hard edge, this is a must listen! I’m already eager for the next book as this trilogy is shaping up to be something special.

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A desolate atmosphere to life beautifully!

Horizon by David W. Adams is a crazy dive into sci-fi horror! The writing is gripping, filled with suspense and unexpected twists, while Brandon J. Peterson’s narration brings the eerie, desolate atmosphere to life beautifully. This dynamic duo makes for an unforgettable journey through the stars—highly recommended!

Exquisite

It was a Rollercoaster. As I listened it became a wonderful mix of Alien, Event Horizn, and Pandorum all rolled into one. Fantastic!

Cliffhanger!!

Deep space is scary. Add a damaged, rigged ship, voices in your head and unexplained deaths…. Down right terrifying.

sci fiction and believable

If you like sci fi you'll like this offering. I thought it had a soapopera feel but it's there in one package.
Good light reading.

Engaging and Unique

There is nowhere in the universe safe for the human race to live as everything has been decimated in one way or another. The Odyssey crew seeks a new home for themselves and other humans on the rumored place called The Horizon – a magical place that is believed to return each person to their moment of happiness. But to reach it, they must travel through an entirely empty space, void of all things and beings or so they believe.

The author, David W. Adams blends an engaging sci-fi narrative with an end-of-the-world focus and man’s flimsy sense of hope. This is an epic audiobook that details activities in the present, past, and future comprehensibly. While the narrative is complex, his writing style makes the narrative easy to follow and his characters are well-developed and vital to the storyline.

The narrator, Brandon J. Peterson, provides an engaging performance that brings depth to the narrative and to each character. His subtle intonations and well-timed pauses enhance the listening experience. Brandon’s clear speech and preciseness draw in the listener and keep them there.

The premise of the book was unique and captivating.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

very creepy

this kind of reminds me of Event Horizon, even though it's just spoken word it's still very Visual and very creepy. don't read this right before bed, LOL