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Reviewed by Olga Markova for Readers' Favorite
The Four Myths by Robert Reisler is a best-selling and award-winning riveting fantasy apocalyptic thriller. It is January 2007. Jack Johanssen, an archaeologist, and Randy Haverstamp, a security guard, are working their night shift at the government archives when Jack discovers an ancient scroll in a box he is cataloging. The scroll is written in a strange code that looks like the Russian alphabet. Next to the scroll, Jack finds a note that a translation was attempted but failed. When Jack deciphers the code, it's a warning from the future about the impending end of the world and how to stop it. Most surprisingly, the message specifically mentions Jack and Randy. But what will it take to save the world? And will Jack and Randy succeed?
Listening to The Four Myths by Robert Reisler, I instantly felt immersed in the breathtaking intrigue. I liked the many threads building up the storyline across the ages—it felt like traveling in a time machine. The motley cast of characters felt relatable, and their adventures were exhilarating. I thoroughly enjoyed the bickering of Impending Doom and his cousin, Death. The philosophical undercurrent was beyond all praise, and I often found myself relating the story’s events to the world we live in today. The Fillers and the Slugs impersonating certain kinds of humans were vivid, relatable, and thought-provoking. But most of all, I enjoyed the pervading humor—indeed, it made the end of the world feel like a comic book!
Ed Romanoff’s audiobook narration was superb. I liked how Ed's distinct, clear voice and acting talent brought all the characters to life and emphasized the storyline's pivotal points with sound effects. I thoroughly enjoyed how Ed delivered the emotional backdrop, especially "Holy…no way…shit. Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit!”, making every word in this repetitive sequence sounded different! Thanks to Ed’s performance, Vikki topped the ranks of my favorite characters! I highly recommend this brilliant thriller to fantasy fans.