Pines: 1 (Wayward Pines)

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Ethan Burke now knows what lies beyond the electric fence surrounding the town. But he’s about to make a big decision that could have devastating consequences for himself and everybody else in Wayward Pines. An American author of great repute, Blake Crouch has been writing his unique tales of mystery and suspense for some time now. With a keen eye for the bigger picture, he’s been able to capture a certain style that many have become drawn to over the years, with both critics and the public alike singing his praises. Combining elements from mystery, thriller and science-fiction, he’s been able to craft an idiosyncratic voice all of his own. Born in North Carolina, 1978, he’s already managed to get a number of series under his belt, including a television adaptation of his work. Recently transformed into a TV series, the Wayward Pine Trilogy has been garnering much attention after it’s initial début in 2012. This sudden rise in popularity has not gone unnoticed by the critics, who’ve responded positively by stating it to be one of the best releases of the year when it first came out. Vilkomerson, Sara (January 9, 2014). "M. Night Shyamalan's TV debut Wayward Pines: A first look". Entertainment Weekly. But when a murder investigation draws him deeper into the town’s inner workings, Ethan learns that its past is darker than even he suspected—and finds himself faced with an impossible choice.

As the days pass, Ethan's investigation turns up more questions than answers: Why can't he get any phone calls through to his wife and son in the outside world? Why doesn't anyone believe he is who he says he is? And what is the purpose of the electrified fences surrounding the town? Are they meant to keep the residents in? Or something else out? It doesn’t cost anything to try Speechify Audiobooks for yourself. Sign up now, and you can choose from a huge library of books, with your first title being free of charge. FAQ Is Wayward Pines like Twin Peaks? Some bloggers argue that the Wayward Pines TV show is essentially a cross between The Prisoner and Twin Peaks. Who are the characters in Wayward Pines?

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Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, with a mission: locate two federal agents who went missing in the bucolic town one month earlier. But within minutes of his arrival, Ethan is involved in a violent accident. He comes to in a hospital, with no ID, no cell phone, and no briefcase. This book was initially published in 2012 on the 21st of August through the Thomas and Mercer publishing house and was to mark the first foray into this shadowy and intriguing world. Setting up the character of Ethan Burke the U.S. Secret Service agent, he’s cast adrift in the town of Wayward Pines, as he soon discovers everything is not as it first appears. An outsider, he manages to draw the reader in with him as they see the world through his eyes asking the same questions along the way. Reiher, Andrea (June 18, 2015). " 'Wayward Pines' digital companion series gives viewers a glimpse of the world before". Zap2It. Archived from the original on June 21, 2015 . Retrieved June 21, 2015. Following a car accident, Burke wakes up in the town to discover that every resident is like him. None call Wayward Pines their home. None know how they got there. All any of them know is that they can’t escape.

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The Wayward Pines Series

The novels themselves feature the exploits of one Ethan Burke, a U.S. Secret Service Agent who comes across the small American town of Wayward Pines following a disastrous car accident. What befalls him there is nothing short of compelling and unexpected to say the least. Citing inspiration from the cult television series Twin Peaks, Crouch has infused an intoxicating blend of thriller and mystery, whilst even managing to infuse elements of science-fiction into the mix. From isolated small town America to cryonics and even time displacement, the reader is constantly held on the edge of seat waiting for what comes next. Not letting the reader in on the ‘twist’ till some way through, their left constantly wondering what’s really going on and what this means for the world at large outside the seemingly sleepy town of Wayward Pines. Pines A blogger named Ryan Daley named Pines as one of his top 10 novels of 2012. The TV adaptation also received several nominations for the Saturn Awards. In the second book in the series, Ethan Burke has become the sheriff of Wayward Pines. Still no closer to escaping, he at least knows the truth about the town and the horrors that lie outside. John R. Kennedy (August 14, 2014). "Stars set to begin work on Wayward Pines in B.C." Global News . Retrieved May 18, 2015. Of course, Burke’s curiosity gets the better of him, as he can’t help but try to uncover how the town came to be. What lies beyond the electric fence? How can he help the residents? And what does he need to do to escape a town that has seemingly claimed his life? Wayward

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The Wayward Pines TV series has a lot in common with David Lynch’s TV show. So much so that some argue the similarities to Twin Peaks were part of the show’s downfall. Is the Wayward Pines television series worth watching?