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Hunger

Hunger #1-3 • Book 1

4.13 ABR Score (3.5K ratings)
★ 4.2 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 4.57 Audible (2.3K)
25h 6m Released 2023 Sci-Fi

About This Audiobook

Deep beneath the promise of ending world hunger lies a catastrophic miscalculation that transforms Earth into a hellscape of evolved predators. When ExoGen Corporation releases RC-714, a revolutionary gene that allows crops to adapt and thrive in any environment, the initial success masks a terrifying side effect. Every living creature that consumes these genetically modified crops begins rapidly evolving, accessing millions of years of dormant DNA and developing an insatiable hunger for violence. As civilization crumbles under waves of mutated animals and transformed humans, survivors Peter Crane and his son Jakob retreat to their isolated farmhouse, sustaining themselves on uncontaminated food. Their fragile sanctuary faces its ultimate test when ExoGen scientist Dr. Ella Masse arrives with her daughter, carrying both the weight of her deadly creation and humanity's last hope for survival.

Jeffrey Kafer delivers a masterful performance that captures the relentless tension and horror of Robinson's evolutionary nightmare. His vocal range brings distinct life to each character while maintaining the breakneck pacing essential to this survival thriller. Kafer's ability to shift seamlessly between moments of quiet dread and explosive action sequences keeps listeners locked in suspense throughout the extensive runtime. The audio format amplifies every terrifying encounter with mutated creatures, making each page-turning moment feel immediate and visceral, perfectly suited to Robinson's intense, cinematic storytelling style.