The I-85 Chronicles: Exit 41 “OTW BABY!” is written by R.A.Bratyanski. The narration is provided by Jamie Cutler. Total running time is 3 hours and 34 minutes. During that time the listener will hear what is the first installment in the author’s new post-apocalyptic series. The story is familiar for the genre having an EMP event then following the parallel story tracks of the main character of the husband Beau as he struggles to get home the 30 miles and the wife who struggles to get home in the city they live in.
The story does hold the listener’s attention. The author’s unique approach to the story having Beau not being a prepper having everything he needed before the event. Beau is also not in great physical shape. He has made morally questionable choices along the way to get home. Choices that could have long term effects on the city he is leaving behind. The author is doing a fun approach to this story with each edition a new exit off of I-85. By breaking the story up into short pieces to keep it fresh and ongoing as compared to one large story that dies on the vine with no resolution.
The narration by Jamie Cutler was very enjoyable. This is the first time that I have heard an audio performance from Mr. Cutler but he did an outstanding job on this production. His style an unvoiced reading style that is really suited to his rich deep voice. Those unfamiliar with the term unvoiced reading style, this is the same style employed by another narrator in this genre Kevin Pierce. The production quality of this audiobook is also the highest quality. I heard no problems during the entire performance. There were not any detectable flaws that I was able to hear during the entire performance such as loops, breaks, or buzzing. The production was crisp and clear. Robert Bratyanski delivered an excellent audiobook production. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.