Planet of the Dead by Thomas S. Flowers

Planet of the Dead

Zombie apocalypse meets cosmic horror

Narrated byRick Gregory
Length5h22m
Release dateMarch 30, 2018
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.0 (236 ratings)

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AuthorThomas S. Flowers
NarratorRick Gregory
Runtime5h22m
PublishedMarch 30, 2018
Rating★★★★ 4.0 / 5 (236 ratings)
CategoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, Post-Apocalyptic
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Thomas S. Flowers doesn’t just tell you the world is ending—he makes you *feel* the rot creeping in. Planet of the Dead delivers a gut-punch anthology of undead terror, where global panic isn’t just background noise but a character all its own. These stories don’t lean on tired tropes; instead, they twist familiar apocalypse scenarios into something raw, visceral, and unsettling. From the first story’s eerie silence to the last tale’s chilling finality, Flowers crafts a world where survival feels impossible—and humanity’s flaws are magnified under the strain of the uncanny. If you crave sci-fi that bites back, this collection delivers.

Narrator Rick Gregory matches the unrelenting dread with a voice that’s equal parts gravel and gravity. His delivery doesn’t just convey dialogue—it *haunts* it. Whether he’s modulating between desperate survivors or eerie, otherworldly entities, Gregory’s performance anchors Flowers’ unsettling vision. The pacing is tight, the atmosphere thick, and the production crisp enough to make the occasional audio artifact feel intentional, like a crack in reality itself. This isn’t just an audiobook; it’s an immersion.

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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Rick Gregory’s narration is the secret weapon here. He doesn’t just read Thomas S. Flowers’ stories—he *inhabits* them. The way his voice drops into a guttural growl for the undead or softens into exhausted whispers for the dying makes the horror feel tactile. My favorite moment comes in the title story, where Gregory’s delivery shifts from clinical observation to full-blown panic without missing a beat. It’s a masterclass in vocal control. That said, not every story lands as hard as others. A few entries suffer from rushed transitions, leaving the emotional impact fizzle where it should explode. And while Flowers’ worldbuilding is ambitious, some tales could’ve used more breathing room to let the dread simmer. Still, the standout stories—like the one where a scientist realizes the outbreak isn’t a virus but something far worse—make the collection worth the ride. If you’re hunting for sci-fi horror that doesn’t hold back, this audiobook is a solid bet.

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