Heaven - Season One
Originally heard on Geek Fu Action Grip, we are proud to release the complete first season of Heaven by Mur Lafferty:
What if Heaven wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be? Friends Kate and Daniel find that after their untimely deaths, Heaven leaves them dissatisfied and itching for something… else. So they’re off, with a passport to discover more afterlifes, heroes and gods. During their adventures, they find out that their travel isn’t a journey taken on a whim, but may be orchestrated, or even prophesied.
August 19th, 2006 at 2:31 pm
The “book” cover is awesome… who did it?
August 21st, 2006 at 12:43 pm
In a word: Beautiful.
August 30th, 2006 at 3:27 pm
Well?? (taps foot impatiently)
Where are more episodes? I already know that you’ve completed the first season…so where are more episodes from that season?
(with foot continuing to tap, arms folded across chest and eyes hooded by frowning eyebrows glaring at you) Well??
-Bear
August 31st, 2006 at 10:43 am
Totally stunning…kinda twilightzoneish…more please…:)
September 1st, 2006 at 9:28 pm
First, I’m a huge fan of Mighty Mur, and look — I am writing! I love Geek Fu Action Grip, and being able to hear Heaven on her podcast was an absolute treat. Yet, as I said on my podcast, my only quibble was that I wish it stood on it’s own.
I listen to chat-podcasts separately from podiobooks and audio dramas. I’m geeky that way. Hearing Mur’s wisdom on Geek Fu and then diving into Heaven somehow was odd, but of course I did anyways because Heaven was awesome.
Now, huzzah, I can listen to the story again as I await “season two”.
September 5th, 2006 at 3:40 am
wow! not heard anything better since The Time Travellers Wife. Can’t wait to get the second installment. heard about it on the wingin it promo. Congratulations.
September 7th, 2006 at 6:23 pm
Truly a masterpiece
By the second episode I was hooked for good
September 7th, 2006 at 11:25 pm
An absolutely stunning and thought provoking piece of beauty! I cannot wait until Season 2!!
September 21st, 2006 at 5:06 pm
Heaven was actually one of the most enjoyable things I’ve read recently. I’m definitely looking forward to the next installments!
Also, you should probably link to Heaven from I Should Be Writing. I didn’t even hear about it being on podiobooks until I was listening to another podcast.
September 30th, 2006 at 7:32 am
Very nicely done, I liked the POV shift in the middle and the way the plot developed, I got a bit worried it was going to be a “Visit a Heaven of the week” kind of story I’m glad a real plot developed. Nicely written and performed. Season 2 should be very interesting!
October 18th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
I quite liked this story. The POV shift in the middle was not good for me. I don’t know if it was the dramatic shift in the story, or the new voice actor, but I didn’t like it. I want more of the girl’s story. Better story and acting there. Thanks. All in all, good stuff.
November 13th, 2006 at 7:01 am
Hey Mur -
Fantastic - beautiful - touching.
As with most of your writing you seem to capture details and perspective that pass many other by. Can’t wait for the second season.
If you ever need a cover artist for your books then look me up by email or through my website.
April 21st, 2007 at 6:01 pm
I got so caught up in Heaven that I actually did nothing but listen to it for several hours! That’s odd for me, being a hardcore multitasker.
Anyway, I thought it was very good. I’m looking forward to hearing Hell.
June 1st, 2007 at 11:57 am
I love the concept of this story — it’s very different and inspired. The references to the various gods/goddesses were interesting and thought-provoking — two things I love dearly. I have only slightly brushed the surface of myths and legends in other cultures and was captivated by seeing these characters in action.
I would have enjoyed a bit more detail about various things — scents, sights, appearances. The best I can reference is JK Rowling or Raoul Dahl — they write in a way that allows you to taste the food, smell each scent, feel each stitch of clothing. While I adored the plot line and the concept, it felt a bit rushed and abrupt at times because of the sparce details. Also, at times, the language felt a bit too casual and conversational for me, which, I understand, is a matter of taste and I’m just not accustomed to reading things written in this fashion.
All in all, I loved where this story was going. What a wonderful imagination — I wish I could stir up and harness thoughts like this!
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:49 am
What an amazing story! You truly are a masterful writer and a very good narrator. I’ll definitely jump on season 2 now. Wow!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
I worship at the altar of Mur Lafferty. All four books were EXCELLENT. MUST LISTEN.