CELESTIAL CITY 66
Celestial 66
Book 1

by Nick Doyle

Narrated by: JJ Hosenfeld

Production by: Harbourbound Books

A Complex, Emotional Story with Unexpected Twists!

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by monsters and societal collapse, a stoic wanderer named Agrippa rescues Claudia from bandits and a vicious mutated dog, then reluctantly escorts her home to the isolated settlement of Mist—only to watch it fall beneath a massive, slug-like loimos that infects its inhabitants with a deadly green miasma. With the survivors doomed unless a cure is found, an idealistic young man named Remus volunteers to journey north in search of Celestial City 66, a legendary sanctuary rumored to possess technology capable of curing any disease. Joined by the battle-hardened Agrippa and the fiercely determined Claudia, Remus ventures across treacherous terrain, haunted forests, and the decaying remnants of civilization, confronting grotesque creatures and disturbing truths about faith, survival, and humanity’s past. As tensions rise, loyalties are tested, and Agrippa’s haunted history begins to emerge, the travelers must hold on to hope while confronting the most dangerous question of all: Does Celestial City 66 truly exist—and what horrors might await them if it does?

The author, Nick Doyle, delivers a complex and richly developed story that remains surprisingly easy to follow despite its many plot twists. Those twists are skillfully executed, creating genuine surprises while remaining believable within the story. The destruction of an entire settlement and the survivors’ infection with a deadly disease have a tremendous emotional impact, adding urgency and weight to their search for a cure. The grotesque and imaginative monsters enrich the storyline, intensifying the danger and making the devastated world even more vivid and compelling. The character development is equally well done, evoking sympathy for for the protagonists and making it easy to rally behind them while strongly disliking those working against them. The dialogue feels natural and authentic, allowing each character’s personality, emotions, and motivations to come through clearly. The story flows smoothly, maintaining the listener’s interest as each new danger and revelation adds another layer to the journey.

Narrator J. J. Hosenfeld delivers an immersive and engaging performance, giving each character a distinctive, easily identifiable voice. He performs the dialogue with the emotion and energy needed to capture the tension and significance of each situation, while his skillful inflections and well-timed pauses heighten the urgency. Hosenfeld also maintains the story’s pace and intensity without allowing its complexity to overwhelm the listener.I thoroughly enjoy listening to anything he narrates, but he truly purse excels in this audiobook, vividly capturingHak both the characters and the world they inhabit.

With its compelling characters, skillfully executed plot twists, authentic dialogue, imaginative monsters, and outstanding narration, this is an excellent audiobook—and having the story lead to Detroit, Michigan, less than an hour from where I live, made it even more exciting and memorable for me.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-biased, honest review.