Metal

By: J.F. Lawrence

Narrated by: Brian Avers

A fast-paced apocalyptic novel with a flair of Michael Crichton.

Terrance Mathison, a veteran turned bioengineer, returns from a camping trip to find that a widespread pathogen is quickly rusting important metals once they’re touched. Amid the crumbling downfall of our technological society, he assembles a team of super-nerds and elite soldiers to find and secure a lab in hopes of developing a cure. As cities collapse and food supplies dwindle, Mathison and his team navigate an increasingly savage world. He has to decide what lengths he will go to for a cure.

Lawrence’s novel asks the question, “How do we survive without metals?”

METAL may appeal to those who enjoyed the series Arisen and Jurassic Park.

Scientific Grounding: For this project, the author learned from experts in the rapidly growing fields of microbially induced corrosion, biohacking, bioengineering, and infectious diseases. While METAL was vetted by spec-ops veterans, some liberties were taken because of the backdrop of rusting.

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A high-octane apocalyptic thriller!

"Metal" by J.F. Lawrence, narrated by Brian Avers, is a high-octane apocalyptic thriller with a Michael Crichton vibe. Lawrence's writing is top-notch, and Avers delivers a stellar narration. If you're seeking a gripping adventure in a world where metals crumble, this one's a must-listen.

Very interesting storyline

This is the story of a thrown together special forces unit trying to prevent metal from rusting away. I really enjoyed it.

Enjoyed the read

I received this title in exchange for an honest review. I struggled at first to get into the storyline but after a bit, I began to enjoy the read. I was entertained and wanted the story to continue.

The perfect blend.

This is a post-apocalyptic buffet. My favorite genre so I've read/viewed many works and this does not disappoint. The premise is so fun that I don't even care if the science is solid and it may well be. It's fun, frenzied and full of heart. it doesn't take the apocalypse lightly but it also doesn't drag you through the mud. Well done.

Yet another narrator for my ever growing list of great performers.

Enjoyable PA fiction with a fun plot.

Lots of plot holes, but if you suspend your disbelief for just a bit, you'll appreciate the story told here. The narration is top-notch and the story is entertaining, with some fun characters and some not so great ones. There's a good novel here about a virus that rusts anything metallic and how society, and your hero, tries to deal with the aftermath.