Aftermath: A Snapped Novel Audiobook Download by Tracy Brown

The audiobook download is based on the novel's title. Tracy Brown discusses the aftermath of a snapped novel, which is a phrase used to describe when a series of events happen that are predicted but not specifically foreseen.

Although this is a young adult novel, it's not your typical one. The protagonist, Ruby, is 16 years old and living in a dystopian future where the government has sterilized half the population. She's sent to New York City to live with her aunt as her parents head to Canada. There she meets other survivors of the sterilization who have also lost their families and home. As they struggle to survive on their own, they find out there may be more to this new world than they originally thought.

The story is about students from a fictional high school, who are evacuated during a nuclear terrorist threat and find refuge in an underground government shelter. The students struggle with feelings of uncertainty and fear. They must decide to either stay or go. You will be engrossed in the story as you listen to it.

Aftermath: A Snapped Novel is a suspenseful book about the aftermath of a murder in North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains and is narrated by Allyson Johnson. The author, Tracy Brown, is an African-American woman originally from North Carolina and has written a mystery novel that seamlessly melds with the history of the Appalachian Mountains. Brown skillfully builds on her knowledge of the region along with other historical facts to create a suspenseful story that keeps listeners glued to their seat. The narration is excellent and shows how well Allyson Johnson can keep up with the pace of this mystery thriller.

If you have been wondering what the audiobook version of Aftermath is like, I recommend this review by Kate Pomerville over on the Audiobook Review Blog. Here are a few quotes: “This was a quick and easy read that made me feel good about myself when it was over.” “Aftermath is an easy-listening mystery novel with realistically flawed characters that makes for a satisfying escape from reality.”