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Read By: Ron Perlman Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Strain Trilogy Release Date: June 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061902055
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99
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08:14 minutes
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“A high-tech vampire epic....Terrifying.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Part The Andromeda Strain, part Night of the Living Dead.” —Salon.com “Chuck Hogan is known for his taut thrillers, Guillermo del Toro for his surreal horror films…The Strain brings out the best of each.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune An epic battle for survival begins between man and vampire in The Strain—the first book in a heart-stopping trilogy from one of Hollywood’s most inventive storytellers and a critically acclaimed thriller writer. Guillermo del Toro, the genius director of the Academy Award-winning Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy, and Hammett Award-winning author Chuck Hogan have joined forces to boldly reinvent the vampire novel. Brilliant, blood-chilling, and unputdownable, The Strain is a nightmare of the first order. Download and start listening now! "This was one of the scariest books I have ever read ... I finished it about a year ago and have the second book not quite ready to jump into that one yet . Gave it 5 stars because although it is not my style it was a good vampire meets the end of civilization as we know it book. Do not think this is your typical vampire book , no traditional blood sucking here !!! Keep a night light on !!!"
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“Soars with spellbinding intrigue. Truly an unforgettable tale you can’t put down once you read the first page. I can’t wait for until the next one.”
— Clive Cussler, #1 New York Timesbestselling author -
“A deliciously creepy story that will literally make the hairs on your neck stand up. The Strainis Bram Stoker meets Stephen King meets Michael Crichton. It just doesn’t get much better than this.”
— Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Timesbestselling author -
“Have your heart medicine close: The Strainmay sneak up on you—and it’s scary enough to kill. I loved it.”
— Gregory Maguire, New York Timesbestselling author of Wicked -
“A vampire epic…terrifying.”
— San Francisco Chronicle -
“Director Del Toro (who won an Oscar for Pan’s Labyrinth) makes a dramatic splash in his fiction debut…The authors maintain the suspense and tension throughout in a tour de force reminiscent of Whitley Strieber’s early work.”
— Publishers Weekly(starred review) -
“Ron Perlman calmly relates the story of a vampire attack on New York City, which starts with a planeload of neck-biters from Germany. Perlman is at his best with the dialogue of the main characters, a CDC investigator, and a savvy Holocaust survivor who knows how to handle the undead…His delivery is powerful.”
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“The story builds up steam quickly, and fans of horror, vampire fiction, and del Toro’s Hellboy films will line up for this one…Highly recommended.”
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“Director del Toro and thriller writer Hogan treat a vampire outbreak as a massive public-health crisis, with chilling results…The book boasts a plethora of arresting images and many terrific macabre touches. Del Toro and Hogan also succeed in constructing a driving plot and delivering a gripping conclusion. Great characters, a semi-plausible premise, and a flair for striking scenes get this trilogy off to a first-rate start.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month, June 2009
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A USA Today bestseller
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Selected for the June 2009 Indie Next List
The Strain Listener Reviews
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" A definite page turner. Literally could not put it down! "
—Deanne, 2/14/2014 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Will make a good TV show..... "
—Natalie, 2/14/2014 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Very interesting and detail, it really takes you to the places where the characters are developing, it gets you scared. "
—Giovanna, 2/8/2014 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" loved it. could not put it down. "
—Lucy, 2/7/2014 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Enjoyed it tremendously, but I preferred World War Z much more. "
—Missy, 1/23/2014 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" I appreciate what del Toro is trying to do here. His vampires aren't rock 'n roll stars, nor are they dreamy. They're scary and bad-ass. But the oh-so-slow pacing puts a stake in the heart of any enjoyment I might've gotten out of this book. I won't be reading the other two in the trilogy (like we need another vampire trilogy). Even worse - I listened to the the audiobook. Ron Perlman is a horrible, horrible narrator. "
—Scott, 1/22/2014 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Loved this book. couldn't put it down! The beginning is something that just sticks with you. "
—Samantha, 1/15/2014 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Meh. Not the best but definitely not the worst horror/vampire book. Don't know if I'm invested enough to read the other 2 in the trilogy. "
—Roberta, 12/27/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" This is a trilogy I randomly started, with a different take on vampires. It's completely different than anything I've seen on the subject before, and very entertaining. "
—Ashley, 12/22/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Anyone who likes Stephen King will enjoy this book. It was so suspenseful. I listened to the audiobook version. I was walking down the street listening to this book, and a lady jogged passed me. I almost jumped out of my skin, scared me to pieces. "
—Gina, 12/15/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Pretty entertaining for a vampire book. The first half was amazing. The rest was well done. Entertaining. Good book to read in between heavy reads. "
—Michael, 11/19/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Bastante comercial, easy reading. Not glamorous hollywood vampires. Prety nasty ones. Yeah! Can't wait to have the next chapter od the thrilogy. "
—Javier, 11/10/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Good stuff, nice idea, modern vampire stuff "
—Seán, 10/29/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" I loved the beginning of this book, it was beautiful. But the rest of it was just very good. I can't wait to read the next one though. "
—Sarah, 10/27/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" A great build up of tension, and a very spooky read. Looking forward to reading the sequels. "
—Kat, 9/6/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Not my genre, but interesting story line and readable "
—Gordon, 2/2/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Brilliant - page turning excitement! "
—Calvin, 1/21/2013 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Wow! I wasn't sure what I was going to think about this but it was great! Couldn't put it down and can't wait to read the rest of the story. An interesting take on the vampire mythos and all around well written story. Kudos del Toro and Hogan. "
—Jamie, 12/16/2012 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" A little violent and bloody but I'm started on Book #2 already! "
—Joy, 12/11/2012 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Neat take on vampires but reads more like a movie script. "
—Liz, 9/1/2012 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" This book started off strong but then tapered off into the realm of ho-hum. I was planning on reading no more of the books in this trilogy...just to find I've already purchased the second volume. I guess I'll take a second shot at it. "
—Kerry, 12/11/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" just when I was vampired out...it was definitely a page turner, a few slow interludes but they gave needed history. there are two more books in this series and I don't know if it can finish as strong as it started but I will definitely be jumping into the next one ASAP. "
—David, 10/12/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" The perfect mix of horror, historical fiction, and science fiction. Terrifying because of its plausibility. "
—Rainey, 10/2/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" A little slow to get started, but definitely picks up the pace. I got a little confused by all the new characters, but that's probably just me. So far, this trilogy is a great new take on the vampire tale. Loving it! Now....to wait for part 3. "
—Cheryl, 5/8/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" tedious disappointment of a sequel to The Strain. How could part two of such an inventive and gripping novel be such a let-down? "
—Marti, 5/6/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" First one was a little better than the second and I really don't see where they are going to go with the third. I think their incarnation of the vampire is a little weak and you can tell the whole thing was written with the intent on becoming a movie. Entertaining but not at the top of my list. "
—Darren, 5/3/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Even darker and more brutal then the first book in the series. Very fast read - looking forward to the finish "
—DANIEL, 5/2/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" I tried to finish it, but I just couldn't. It wasn't interesting, and fell far short of even the first. "
—Nicole, 4/29/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" This was a great continuation in <em>The Strain</em> story. So exciting and scary - I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading the #3! "
—Elizabeth, 4/27/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Fast paced and scary, with an ending that ensures interest remains high for the final book of the trilogy. "
—Daniel, 4/27/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" Not as good as the first installment, but a great way to tie up loose ends and set things up for part 3. "
—Celine, 4/25/2011 - Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:
" I liked the first book and was eager to read this one. The action was non-stop on the first, but in this, the action was all crammed in the last 1/3 of the book. "
—Andrienne, 4/19/2011
About the Authors
Guillermo del Toro is an Academy Award–winning film director as well as a screenwriter, producer, and New York Times bestselling novelist. He is best known for his foreign fantasy films, especially Pan’s Labyrinth, and American mainstream movies like The Shape of Water. Del Toro has published multiple bestselling adult novels, including The Strain, which was adapted into a TV series by FX.
Chuck Hoganis the author of several acclaimedNew York Timesbestsellers, includingThe Town, which was awarded the Hammett Prize "for literary excellence in the field of crime writing" and was adapted into z hit feature film.
About Ron Perlman
Ron Perlmanis best known for his titular roles in the Hellboy movies and his long run on the TV series Sons of Anarchy, as well as scores of other iconic performances, including The Name of the Rose, City of Lost Children, and Pacific Rim. He won a Golden Globe Award for his role in Beauty and the Beast and is a star and executive producer of the Amazon series Hand of God. Perlman lives in Los Angeles.