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Mountain Man: Prequel
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Series: Mountain Man
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Horror
Publisher's Summary
After a long day of prepping a house for painting, all Gus Berry wanted was the night off to spend some time with his girlfriend and relax before having to return to work the next morning. But that isn’t going to happen. Because Gus’s co-worker Benny has found a one-night job at the local Mollymart East, a job that has to be done by morning. If Gus and his paint crew can complete the work by then, it could mean huge business with a respected, established grocery store chain.
But as Gus and his fellow painters soon discover, the much-anticipated zombie apocalypse doesn’t start with a bang. It starts on a Monday. And barricading themselves inside a megastore isn’t the end.
It’s just the beginning.
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What listeners say about Mountain Man: Prequel
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- Tracy P.
- 24-10-18
Gus... Redefining the ‘Everyman!'
I thought I got to know what shaped Gus in the short story “The Hospital.” "The Mountain Man Prequel" provides information never before mentioned about his past. What a treat to learn about his pre-apocalypse job, friends and girlfriend. Each had a profound impact on his identity and how he looked at the world during that time. This information answers a lot of questions about why he (most likely) coped and developed as he did during the rest of the series.
Gus's self-deprecation is just so endearing, and love his what you see is what you get mentality... epitomizing the reluctant hero, who always mans-up when the chips are down. I would want him in my corner during an apocalypse, that is for sure.
The dry humor which came out of Gus's mouth was infectious. The type of guy that would be fun to hang out with, and loyal to a fault... Proving this in his selfless actions and the lengths he went to find his girlfriend,Tammy. Nuff said!
Much thanks to both Mr. Blackmore and Mr. Bray, for providing yet another (much appreciated) opportunity to venture back into one of my favorite places to visit... Gus’s world! Here's to hoping we have not heard the last from him. :- )
51 people found this helpful
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- Thomas
- 23-10-18
Gus Berry begingings expertly told by RC Bray
Man, Keith C Blackmore did not disappoint with the prequel for the Mountain Man book series. RC Bray who is my absolute favorite narrator made Gus Berry come alive again. The Book has some laughs, chills, and terror all wrapped in one neat package. I would listen to the store while going on my early morning walks and more than once would look over my shoulder thinking a zombie was coming out between a house to come eat me.
Well Done Keith C. Blackmore and RC Bray! Bravo...Wish we could keep the Gus Berry stories going, but only if RC Bray keeps narrating the stories.
12 people found this helpful
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- Basil
- 28-05-18
Blackmore has no idea
How awesome this series is and how awesome Gus is. Netflix, please make this into a series. I hope there is a second prequel between this one and book 1.. there seems to be room for one... about 1+ years worth before meeting Scott. I loved it... just when there was nothing out there I see this one and I couldn't be happier. RC Bray didn't skip a beat.. one of the best narrators out there.
34 people found this helpful
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- Jeremy S. Thomson
- 19-04-18
love it!
Makes me want to listen to the whole series over again. Its really awsome to see how the story starts for Gus!
31 people found this helpful
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- Brian
- 20-04-18
Thank you!!!
I loved the Mountain Man series, have listened to it a few times now. The story and narrator are great and it is easy to relate to Gus and the challenges he faces.
When I read online that there would be no more books in the Mountain Man series I was quite disappointed. Then I saw this book was released and I quickly bought it and listened to it in one day. it didn't let me down, it closed the loop on a lot of back stories and provided the zombie fighting action that I enjoy.
Thank you for writing this book! Please think about writing another Mountain Man book in the future.
48 people found this helpful
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- Kyle R. Bemis
- 10-05-18
Man o man
What a great prequel!! I’ve loved the rest of the series so much that I’ve actually listened to it twice and this truly was one of the best prequels I’ve ever read/listened to. Interesting back stories, intense action, and a lot of answered questions. Well done!
12 people found this helpful
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- Cindy Palmatier
- 19-04-18
A great addition to the story
A perfect prelude to an excellent story. Narrator was excellent as always. If you enjoyed the other books, you'll enjoy this one..
11 people found this helpful
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- Satisfied Buyer
- 23-04-18
Finally!!!!!!!!!!
I've been waiting for this!!! Didn't care if it was a sequel or prequel, but, def needed more Gus in my life. The stuff that vomits from his mouth is literary gold. Start here, and move through the rest of the books. You will not be disappointed
28 people found this helpful
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- Ethan C Soliday
- 18-04-18
Keith and R C team up for another heart stopper
Great book with the best narrator on this planet!! I had always wondered how Gus got to where we was, now we know. We also get a look at the type of man Gus was before the SHTF. Great writing I was hooked from the start and having R C Bray narrate for you doesn't hurt either!!
21 people found this helpful
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- Steve Sauer
- 17-04-18
Gus is Back!!!!
Keith C. Blackmore is Back
R. C. Bray is Back
And Yes Gus is Back
Need one say more
34 people found this helpful
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- Simon
- 17-04-18
Another Chance to Walk With the Mountain Man!
When I reached the end of the Mountain Man series it was a bittersweet moment. I'd reached the end of the story of one of the most real-feeling characters of this rather crowded genre. I'd walked with the Mountain Man and his companions through many adventures and like most I felt like I had a friend in Gus. For the most part he was just an ordinary guy doing his kind of best to cope with his world being torn apart and infested with zombies with all the horror that brings.
The slightly odd thing about the original series was that by the time we start with Gus the zombie apocalypse has done its worst and we meet a character who is already through the shock phase and is well into the longer term mental and physical effects of being one of the few survivors.
This new book gives us a chance to walk with Gus again. A slightly younger and less jaundiced Gus but still very much Gus! We get a healthy helping of great Gusisms and lots of Blackmore's trademark zombie horror and pointed dialogue. Gus treats us frequently to his own brand of the coarse male crudeness that we all love him for and naturally with the voice of RC Bray (who else?) bringing it to us all feels right in Gus's dystopian world.
It's a chance to walk with the Mountain Man once more and fill in some of the blanks from the original series. Thanks Mr Blackmore!
35 people found this helpful
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- Darren-ZombieKebab-Dilnott
- 31-05-18
Where the hell is the special 6 star button?
This is what it's all about. This is Grade A, Top Shelf, Holy Grail, Diamond Encrusted, Baddest, of the Bad Ass Zombie Apocalypse stories ever. Damn i wish i could swear in this review!!
This is the Flipping, best Flipping, Zombie story i have ever Flipping listened to.
R. C. Bray at the helm, and holy sheet its an undead blast of epic proportions.
I've never heard dialogue, and story so utterly believable, and the terrifying pace is frantic, but absolutely hilarious in places.
This truly is perfection in my opinion.
The post apocalypse genre is swamp of total crap, with a few diamonds floating on the surface.
If you are looking for a hero who is an ex-Navy Seal \ Prepper \ Doctor \ al-round super human killer with good ole Christian values, then move along. You're in the wrong place.
No-one here can hot wire a car, or skin a baboon at 200 metres with just a toothbrush.
Gus is a normal, everyday guy, thrown in to the unimaginable.
Keith C. Blackmore is a true storyteller, and has created an absolute masterpiece.
16 people found this helpful
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- Gilly
- 18-04-18
Great Addition To The Series!
Any additional comments?
I loved the Mountain Man book series and this is certainly not a let down.
Once i had finished the original books i was guttered that it had finished so had to buy the prequel straight away. It is a great insight into life before the mountain man and how it all started going wrong for gus. The story line wasn't as great as the original but if your a fan, it really wont matter.
RC bray is also a phenomenal audio book narrator, top draw!
11 people found this helpful
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- MR
- 15-05-18
Amazing
Great listen and ties the story in well. Some shocks in the book too. Nic job.
6 people found this helpful
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- VJ
- 19-04-18
As Good as it Gets!
I thoroughly enjoyed the Mountain Man series published before this prequel and am pleased to say that it is equally as good.
I have to say a big thank you to Simon who reviewed this book first - I wouldn’t have know it was available otherwise.
4 people found this helpful
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- Ben
- 08-07-18
Wow, amazing.
My only problem with this book was how fast I finished it. Never had a book so difficult to put down. Provides the much needed prelude to Gus’s journey, if you like the other books; this is an absolute must have. Wickedly funny and beautifully performed.
3 people found this helpful
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- Terri
- 03-07-18
Brilliant
Extremely good series, I would love for it to go on but unfortunately I realise it can't. R.C. Brady is an excellent narrator and the books would be nowhere near as good without him.
3 people found this helpful
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- Sparding
- 26-06-18
Welcome addition
Welcome addition to the series. As easy a listen as anything, which says a lot considering the setting. Unfortunately it ends all too soon ...
3 people found this helpful
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- ben85
- 22-06-18
love them all.
My favourite audiobook series. Strange but true. You end up getting attached to the main character. fantastic.
3 people found this helpful
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- dee
- 28-03-20
An interesting addition to the series
This prequel is better written than other novels in the series- not so many overblown and ridiculous metaphors and similes, for example. There is also much less crudity, and the story is better for it.
RC Bray's narration is excellent.
Of course, if you have read/listened to the rest of the series there is little real tension, (as this is a prequel!) It's still really enjoyable, but if you are new to the Mountain Man series, start here.
I enjoyed this very much; I just wish it had been longer!
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- Alan Burchill
- 24-07-18
A perfect addition to the Mountain Man Series
yet again this book was captivating from the very start... great pacing and a must for anyone who has ever listens to the series
2 people found this helpful
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- ben seymore
- 24-05-18
Gus is back!
great prequal to a great series with an amazing narrator! only wish there were more
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- Anonymous User
- 26-07-20
The perfect zombie book
This book is perfect needs to be a movie or series. The narrator was great at portraying the different characters. If you love anything zombie this is a great book.
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- dawid johan cilliers
- 28-03-20
Car, Drive, Crash, Repeat
After about the 3rd time someone got into a car to do exactly the same thing as every time I got over weak useless characters. couldn't finish this book, and I've sat through all 6 Sharknado movies before.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-08-19
Really good, wish it were longer (as usual)
I listened to books 1-3 and then the prequel (don't forget the hospital - it fits anywhere, but I think it was great after book 3). The prequel did a great job of covering the back story. Had some shocks and some laughs. ou could easily listen to this first if you wanted to.
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- Scott Buxton
- 27-04-20
great collection
loved it
listened to them all would make a great movie. highly recommended with a good narrator
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-19
story was nothing special
the story was OKAY, but very cliche. spent a lot of time building characters and then just cuts them out of the story in an instant. the continuity is fairly good, but could have more depth in story. felt short for a 10hr book. the language is irritating and four most of the time, which suggest a lack of imagination on how to describe conversations but that seems to be what the author was going for. clearly written by a blokey bloke, and no-way near enough suspense...same old zombie story we've heard a thousand times. no real climax or resolution or anything just on the toes the whole time.
the reader did and excellent job reading, and it was interesting enough for me to want to continue, in the hope that his character builds complexity somewhat.
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- michael
- 28-06-19
R.C. Bray
as ALWAYS R.C. Bray is a bloody legend narrator and really knows how to tell a story.
Not to take away from the author Keith. C.Blackmore, of course who really knows how to write it. can't wait to see if you have another book in you for this series. 👍👍👍
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- Comrade17
- 25-03-19
Awesome fun for the genre.
The hype was worth it. Hadn’t read any of the other books now hooked. Great fun, with humour and scares. Ordinary folk as the protagonists not super soldiers or nut survivalists a nice change for a apocalypse/ zombie book.
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- Kitty
- 17-01-19
Mountain Man: Prequel
Narration by R.C. Bray
Need I say more… ?
The Dulcet tones of MR Bray could make his narration of the telephone book come to life!
Alas, instead, we have been given this fantastic new insight into how Gus ‘became’ the “Mountain Man” of Keith Blackmore’s brilliant Zombie Apocalypse Series.
We have been so spoiled already, dare we be like Oliver, and ask for more?