This week for the Fiction Friday feature, I’m reviewing the Audible Original, The X-Files Cold Cases by Joe Harris & Chris Carter, and the adaption was done by Dirk Maggs. This Audible Original came out in 2017 and is 4 hours and 4 minutes in length. It is performed/read by David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, and Bruce Harwood. The following plot overview is provided from Audible: The truth is still out there. When a security breach allows a mysterious, sinister group to access details from the uncrackable X-Files cold cases, Mulder and Scully—alongside favorite characters such as Assistant Director Skinner, the cryptic and elusive Cigarette Smoking Man, and the comically conspiratorial Lone Gunmen trio—uncover an extraterrestrial conspiracy dwelling beneath the surface. Featuring creative guidance from series creator Chris Carter, writing from graphic novelist Joe Harris, and a dynamic soundscape (think the opening pop of a hypodermic needle or the hiss of a sewer-dwelling alien) brought to life by aural auteur Dirk Maggs, Cold Cases is both an electrifying addition to the science fiction pantheon and a cautionary tale of what lurks beyond the stars.
I loved this Audible Original. To be back with characters I grew up loving on the TV series. This was everything I needed from an X-Files story/Audible Original. Having the cast’s voices for their characters gave it that extra bit that made it special in my heart. I love the twists and turns this story took and how it tied into everything that had been released from the brand. If you are an X-Files fan, you should give this a listen. The Lonegunmen will always be the favorite side characters with Mulder being my overall favorite.
I give this Audible Original 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Sunday for the Spotcast Sunday feature, I’m reviewing the pop culture show, The Bellas Podcast. Next week for the Fiction Friday feature, I’m reviewing the horror novel, Cujo by Stephen King. Until then keep reading on; Nerd out.