Rebirth

The Praegressus Project, Book 1

By: Aaron Hodges

Narrated by: Michael Stene

The United States have fallen. A new power has risen in North America, but now, a terrifying virus is spreading across the countryside. Once infected, people change, mutating into superhuman creatures known as the Chead. Wherever they walk, death follows. Desperate to defend its citizens, the government launches the Praegressus Project - an experimental program to enhance the human race.

Elizabeth Flores was just a normal girl - until the Chead slaughtered her parents and made her a fugitive. With winter approaching she seeks refuge in the city of Sacramento, but the hunters are waiting. Abducted off the streets, she's spirited away to a facility deep in the Californian mountains. There, Liz wakes in an iron cage - and she's not alone.

In the opposite cage, Christopher Sanders stands wrongfully accused of treason. Along with Liz, he has just become a volunteer in the Praegressus Project. Stripped of their rights, they will soon learn there is little separating humanity from the monsters they seek to destroy. The two must work together if they want to survive, but even then, their chances are slim. Of course, only the lucky get to die.

Blending the insane experiments of Stranger Things and the haunting dystopia of The Hunger Games, fans will love this thrilling new series. Discover a future where the powerful rule without mercy, and nothing is ever as it seems. With hints of YA Dystopia, Genetic Scifi, Urban Fantasy and just a touch of Romance, the Praegressus Project truly has something for everyone. Enter a new world with New York Times Bestselling Author Aaron Hodges.

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Rebirth

The science in the plot is very realistic, Every experiment is described as if it's real. I was totally hooked from the beginning, to the end

A suspenseful thrilling read

This is a suspense-filled book that kept me on the edge

The narrator kept the feel of the book flowing well. Great job

I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review

Interesting start for a new franchise

What made the experience of listening to Rebirth the most enjoyable?

If you like dystopian futures with strong elements of 'rooted' science fiction, (by which I mean that the civilization's tech level fell and is slowly being rebuilt, but this story focuses on a desperate government looking for weapons to defend themselves.

Which character – as performed by Michael Stene – was your favorite?

I personally loved the character of Sam, written as a descendant of Native Americans and seemingly unflappable in the face of any setback. So I'll give points for Hodges for expanding the cast beyond the typical white boy & girl. In fact, most of the characters were POC.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Near the end, one of the characters is hurt badly, and another sacrifices themselves in an attempt to save the first.

Any additional comments?

I'd love to hear more about the history of this world, where the West Coast states of the US seceded from the US and fought another civil war, wherein DC was destroyed and the United States government crippled. It was such great worldbuilding, especially since it was all given through the eyes of the two protagonists. Although, to be honest, the romance wasn't necessary.


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"I was provide with a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for a fair and honest review"

Good story set in a dystopian future

I must say that this was an enjoyable book that had a slightly different twist to the usual dystopian or post apocolyptic type stories one expects. First book I have read from author Aaron Hodges and the first book in a series, and I will look for the next in the series. The author keeps the reader strung along and interested very well throughout the book, and did a good job at making the characters interesting and having the reader interested in their progress.

However I think I will physically read the print version in the next of the series as I found the narration in this book a little too much. The narrator reads fine, but his performance was for me too distracting to enjoy the story as much as I could have had. Otherwise I would wholeheartedly recommend this book.

*I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

intrigue

intriguing start to a series I would like to see what happens next. It had my interest start to end.

No less then excellent !!!

First: I want more.
Second: what a beautiful beginning for an excellent series.
Third: Aaron Hodges writing style is beautiful, every character in this excellent story is felt and understood, truly beautifully done !
And coupled with Michael Stene narration a beginning of an Audiobooks series masterpiece was born.

I full heartedly recommend this audiobook!




Even so that I got a sample of this audiobook for free, I believe that I could not have been more honest with this review.

A cracking good listen! Anticipating the sequel!

This book starts off by throwing you off track and thinking maybe this is a very different story. Very quickly it amps up and the tension builds.
I really enjoyed the story and how I never fully understood why certain things were happening only hints.
The characters develop but maybe not as much as they could. Really hoping for a lot more of that in the next book.

Narration is very good and keeps characters distinguishable whilst still giving range across them. The narration adds to the story and draws you further in.

In summation its a first book of a series that truly sets a scene but it hasn't explained anything by a long way. I can see this being a series that will just get better with every instalment. It has a little science fiction why still feeling like a suspenseful thriller.
It appeals to a good range due to the subject. Could even appeal to Post Apocalypse or alternative future theorists. Definitely worth either your time.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily provided this impartial review.

Great Book

The book is amazing and well written Aaron Hodges did an amazing job. The only thing that I disliked was the robotic voice of The narrator, I hope for future books they have someone new as the narrative because at time I wanted to stop the book. I couldn’t even enjoy the little make out sessions on the book because of the voice. The kissing parts didn’t have any sensual feel to it. Other than that it is a great book, might be best to read this one instead of listening.

Sci-fi suspense thriller!

Rebirth
The Praegressus Project, Book 1
By: Aaron Hodges
Narrated by: Michael Stene
This is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary.
This is a suspense-filled book that kept me on the edge of my....tablet. lol
The world building was good and I don't want to live there. It was an intense book where scientist were experimenting on kids. If you like Max Ride by James Patterson then you will like this. Similar but different enough to stand alone. Can't wait to see what happens next!
The narrator kept the feel of the book flowing well. Great job!

Review Rebirth

I was delighted with this book and look forward to book 2. This book felt like a mix of romance and fantasy adventure. Aaron Hodges in this first book takes us through the events that lead to the emerging of angelic warriors. I felt the pain and passion of their passage from humanity into an altered genetic being. The life of being kidnapped, abused, then experimented on, resulting in their change, is an adventure you won’t want to miss. Michael Stene brings this book to life with his great performance.