James Blackwoad loves order, systems, and figuring problems out. His only real problem is dealing with office politics and a Director at his work that seems to have it in for him. But when computer systems start to become infected with a new virus, he is quickly thrown into a world of cyber crime, government agencies, and far more danger than he realizes. What is CANTIUS? Who created it? And who … who is willing to destroy him to protect it?
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I have sat on writing this review for over 6 months, but I need to finally get it posted. Chapter 14 is missing from the recording, and I was hoping to wait for that to be remedied, but alas, it still hasn’t been fixed.
Canitus is a great techno-thriller. Hackers, computer viruses, and governmental involvement… the topic hits a little too close to home. A very realistic story.
I thoroughly enjoyed both the writing and the narration. I was able to piece together what must have occurred in the missing chapter, but I hope it’s resolved soon.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
Canitus (Blackwoad, Book 1) by Joshua C Cook and narrated by Campy is an OK story overall- I didn’t love it, but also didn’t hate it. If you enjoy tech thrillers, this might be for you.
What’s it about? James, an IT manager, discovers a new virus called Canitus while at work. As he searches for answers, he discovers more than he bargained for in a world of hackers, government agencies, and ex’s. I’ll leave it at that due to spoilers. There were a few times I was taken out of the story whether it was the writing or the narration (inaccuracies, not pronouncing a key word correctly, a tosser means something else entirely where I’m from but it did give me a chuckle). Campy reminds me of a certain well-known narrator and I do think he could achieve top narrator status down the road if he practices his craft (need distinct voices and less monotone). With this being said, I’d try another of Joshua’s stories/Campy’s narration.
PLEASE fix the missing chapter towards the end…it is only on the audiobook version, not the ebook.
*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the book!
Canitus: Blackwoad, Book 1, my fourth enjoyable read from author Joshua C. Cook. Well-written techno-thriller with intriguing characters. 4-hours 20-minute/116-pages. I was given an Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily reading & reviewing it. I’ll be reading more from this author. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
This review is for the audio book.
I really enjoyed this book. I like a wide range of books but I am a mystery fan by heart. I didn’t really know what to expect with this book but I have enjoyed previous books by this author, so gave it ago. Glad I did, I was a bit worried about how much was going to go over my head, not being a Tec whizz but it wasn’t like that and I found I really got hooked into the story. There was Tec talk (well it is a cyber crime story) but the author is gifted with words and I never felt that I didn’t understand anything. The fact you never know where the story is going to take you, is what makes the story so interesting and a frightening thought that it could happen in real life. I hope there is a book two in the works.
When James is called into work in the middle of the night to fix a computer glitch he has no idea that he will be pulled into a world full of hackers and government conspiracy. He quickly learn that it is called Canitus but with so little information about it on the web he turns to the dark net for help. Making himself a target for the creators and with a government agency’s also warning his to back off he is left with a big problem. To get to the bottom of the virus or just ignore it?
I liked the narrator and thought he did a good job with the voices in the story.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.