New York, New York, USA. (where the book is set, not where I am now unfortunately but I'll be upset about that later).

During construction for the subway of the brand spanking new Z-Train worker Grady McGowan falls to his death in an abyss formed by his drilling (that's his job, he wasn't just on there 'cause he fancied a try). Three years later we're at the opening of the Z-Train subway, 300 feet below the Hudson River, where we met the Mayor of New York, the President and various other dignitaries and random people as everything is unveiled, lots of oohh-ing and aahh-ing is expected and loud applause.

The much anticipated train pulls into the station but the passengers on board don't get off and we need to find out why, as the doors open we find that all the train cars are empty and drenched in blood, where are all the peoples?? There's screaming and running about as everyone tries to leave and then shit just hits the fan, there's methane leaking in, there's water having a go too and then we find that something that lives below New York has woken up and it is angry as hell and isn't going to take it anymore.

What's going to happen? What's going on? Why is the President a bit of a dick towards the Mayor? Where's my beer? All these and more will be answered when you read the book!! (except the beer one, you'll all be pleased to know that I've found it now)

If there's a sequel to this I will most definitely be picking that bad boy up!

*Huge thanks to James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth, Harper360, Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this copy which I chose to read and all opinions are my own*

At the opening of a new subway line in New York the first train rolls through, but when it arrives all the passengers are missing and the inside is covered in blood. Then the rest of the guests, including POTUS, are attacked. Is it terrorists or another new threat?

The book is a sci-fi/horror/thriller and I thought it was a very entertaining read. Kind of implausible, but entertaining. I could actually see this being a TV film. There were plenty of characters to become invested in, one or two surprise deaths, and lots of intrigue going on below the surface, in more ways than one. I would be interested in reading a sequel.

Thanks to NetGalley and publishers, Harper360, for the opportunity to review an ARC.

Exciting and tense, Awakened kicks off almost instantly with the bloodbaths and the ever increasing string of threats. Original yet strangely familiar, the plot follows similar paths as others in the genre but with a refreshing twist. And with the promise of yet another book, this series could be the start of something great!

I picked this book up mainly out of curiosity after seeing that the author was an Impractical Joker. I wasn’t expecting much from it, however, I quickly realised that it was a surprisingly good blend of horror and thriller, including a shadowy government conspiracy.

The plot flows quickly and the tension builds well throughout the book, and, whilst I didn’t find the characters to be overly likeable, I did find myself rooting for them near the end.

Despite my initial apprehensions on choosing this book, I found it to be a very enjoyable read.

Awakened was an interesting read, but to be really honest, I just didn’t get on with it at all. It’s an interesting premise, and it grips you quickly, but I lost interest early on as it was a bit repetitive. It is creepy, and full of action, but it just didn’t do anything for me I’m afraid.