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Cataclysm

Arisen • Book 9

4.41 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
★ 4.43 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.81 Audible (2.5K)
9h 32m Released 2016 Sci-Fi

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

R.C. Bray narrates an apocalypse where everything is going wrong at once, and somehow you believe the heroes might still pull it off.

  • Great if you want: late-series military survival fiction with relentless stakes
  • Listening experience: breakneck and punishing — barely a moment to breathe
  • Narration: Bray's intensity matches the collapsed-world chaos perfectly
  • Skip if: you haven't read earlier Arisen entries — this won't work standalone

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About This Audiobook

Global civilization crumbles as the undead apocalypse reaches its devastating climax in this ninth installment of the Arisen series. London's defenses have fallen, and the zombie hordes surge through the city's ancient streets while scattered military units fight desperate rearguard actions. Meanwhile, Alpha team finds itself trapped in the treacherous landscape of Africa, where political machinations prove as deadly as the walking dead. As humanity's last bastions collapse one by one, a small group of elite warriors must navigate impossible odds, fractured loyalties, and their own mounting despair to prevent total extinction.

R.C. Bray delivers a powerhouse performance that elevates this apocalyptic thriller to cinematic heights. His ability to differentiate characters under extreme stress while maintaining the relentless pace of combat sequences creates an immersive battlefield experience. Bray's gravelly tone perfectly captures the war-weary exhaustion of soldiers pushed beyond their limits, while his tactical precision in delivering military dialogue adds authenticity to every firefight. The audio format intensifies the claustrophobic tension of urban warfare and the vast emptiness of African wastelands, making each chapter feel like a visceral struggle for survival.