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Compound 26: The Makanza Series, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Krista Street (Author, Publisher), Vanessa Moyen (Narrator)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,063 ratings

A deadly virus. A brilliant, young researcher. And an infected survivor who threatens to steal her heart.

In a society ruled by sanctions and curfews, Dr. Meghan Forester emerges as the youngest and most promising scientist to join the fight against Makanza - the deadly virus that's ravaged the world.

Inside Compound 26, a giant government-controlled research facility, Meghan's new job involves studying the Kazzies, the rare survivors who carry the virus and now exhibit supernatural powers. But as her work unfolds, Meghan's horrified at the brutal and unethical practices the Kazzies are subjected to.

And most surprisingly, she falls in love with one.

Faced with growing conflict over helping the Kazzies versus following the Compound's strict policies, Meghan must choose: obey the government's unethical practices or risk everything to save the only man she's ever loved.

The Makanza Series is a complete series in which fantastical powers collide with modern science. Dive into this imaginative and romantic series today. Get it now!

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Makanza Series
  2. Listening Length
    8 hours and 56 minutes
  3. Author
    Krista Street
  4. Narrator
    Vanessa Moyen
  5. Audible release date
    July 24, 2019
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Krista Street
  8. ASIN
    B07VJJNZJX
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 1 of 4 The Makanza Series
Listening Length 8 hours and 56 minutes
Author Krista Street
Narrator Vanessa Moyen
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 24, 2019
Publisher Krista Street
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07VJJNZJX
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Customers find the book well-written and engaging, with compelling characters whose growth feels authentic. They appreciate the emotional depth, with one customer specifically mentioning the portrayal of anxiety issues. The series quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's the first book in a four-book series. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with one customer describing it as fast-paced while another finds it slow.

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53 customers mention "Readability"50 positive3 negative

Customers find the book well written and an amazing read, with one customer particularly appreciating the world building.

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"...All in all, it was a quick read, and I appreciate that it didn’t end with a cliffhanger." Read more

"Absolutely loved this book! This was my first book of the author’s and I read it all in one siting. I could not put this book down!..." Read more

"I hoped this would be a decent series but wasn't sure it would be my cup of tea and boy was I wrong! I LOVED THE BOOK!!! Couldn't put it down...." Read more

36 customers mention "Storytelling"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's storytelling engaging and keep them interested throughout, with one customer noting how the plot unfolds without feeling rushed.

"...And then there's the central romantic relationship in the book...which after writing that sentence I realized is actually more of a central..." Read more

"...a great story and very engaging." Read more

"I loved this story it was so different and engaging. A young researcher trying to find a cure. I like how the characters interacted with each other...." Read more

"Young adult dystopian. It was interesting, but I could not love it due to some incredible plot points...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"23 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the growth of each character feels real. One customer mentions enjoying the love-to-hate dynamic with the antagonist.

"...There's nothing better than science fiction with great characters that sneakily teaches you a bit about the world you live in...." Read more

"...He has been through so much and remains strong. Shows what a great character he is and how strong he is...." Read more

"...I like how the characters interacted with each other. I feel it helped the story along without feeling rushed...." Read more

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Customers find the emotional content of the book engaging, with one customer specifically mentioning how it relates to anxiety issues.

"...What I loved most about her is that she loves fiercely and will do anything to help others. She is purely selfless. And I love Davin...." Read more

"...book and you meet Davin at the lab 6 yrs later its again a roller coaster of emotions. I can't wait to see what happens next...." Read more

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"...There's inner turmoil from anxiety, which is refreshing to see in a determined, intelligent protagonist...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book series, with one mentioning it's the first book in a four-book series and another noting its originality.

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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning that the action keeps them glued to the pages.

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"...The author knows how to bring characters to life. I had no trouble keeping attention in reading this. Fast read.z" Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the pace of the book, with some finding it fast and engaging, while others note issues with the story progression.

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Top reviews from the United States

  • K. Bird Lincoln
    5.0 out of 5 stars cool science, compelling narrator voice, interesting courtship for the main romantic relationship
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    4.5 stars, actually.

    Meghan lives in a post-Makanza virus ravaged Midwest United States. She's lost alot along with most of the world to the virus that took out a huge percentage of the population and changed the few survivors to something other than entirely human. Now's a woman with a mission-- get a job at one of the Compounds that studies the survivors--the Kazzies-- and find a vaccine. But what she finds at the Compound may change her view of Makanza, and herself, forever.

    So there are two things that Krista Street does really well-- one is the compelling, slightly naive, super-well meaning but anxious narrator voice. Meghan draws you in right away and takes you along with her on her first day at her new job. She's so relatable and so easy to root for.

    The other thing is the science. There's nothing better than science fiction with great characters that sneakily teaches you a bit about the world you live in. Here there is some great ideas about how viruses might affect the U.S., infection vectors, government response, vaccine creation, and different virus strains. Very cool stuff.

    And then there's the central romantic relationship in the book...which after writing that sentence I realized is actually more of a central emotional relationship between Meghan and the mother of the Kazzie she is involved with just as much as the Kazzie himself. Never read a romance story where the courtship begins with tea and photos with the mom! But it totally works. And there's all that juicy "can't touch him through my bio containment suit" angst that Street milks really well. And the answer to the central scientific problem of how to obtain a dna sample from the Kazzies that didn't degrade totally made me smile. So elegant, so lovely.

    There's just a few little nitpicky things that brought it down half a star for me that most likely wouldn't bother other people. There's a couple times where one character says something and then a different character says almost the same thing soon after. I was also a bit-- and this is entirely on me, folks, and not probably reflective of the story, and who am i to say anything anyway because I am whitey white European mutt-- uncomfortable sometimes of the images Meghan associated with her Kazzie because of his partial First Peoples ancestry.

    Regardless of the nits I picked, Meghan's got me hooked. I'm going to have to find out what happens to the Kazzies now that there's an actual possibilty of a vaccine.
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  • Monica
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Overall
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
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    Overall, I enjoyed this book. The pacing was brisk enough, and I liked the premise of the young researcher looking for a cure for a deadly virus in the compound. While the “Kazzies” (survivors of the virus imprisoned in the compound) did give me XMen vibes, I wasn’t put off by it.

    However, I could have done without the love story enveloped in the plot. I don’t think a romance was necessary to keep things moving, and I always find it distracting and rather eye rolling when one is inserted.

    All in all, it was a quick read, and I appreciate that it didn’t end with a cliffhanger.
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  • Tabatha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking, love, and discovery
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024
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    This book was so hard for me to read because I want to protect people especially children. I also am a fixer and I felt helpless to fix their situation and I had to walk away a few times breath, calm down and then I could continue reading. The challenging read towards the end was worth it but we shall see what happens in the next book. Stay tuned....
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  • Rach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
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    Absolutely loved this book! This was my first book of the author’s and I read it all in one siting. I could not put this book down! In a world where we have a lot of YA dystopian/science fiction books this one stood out!
    Not only is Meghan, the heroine, so relatable as a character but she she is resilient. What I loved most about her is that she loves fiercely and will do anything to help others. She is purely selfless.
    And I love Davin. He has been through so much and remains strong. Shows what a great character he is and how strong he is. No matter what happens he protects those he loves.

    Highly recommend this book for those who love a slow burn and budding friendship (future relationship?), a great story and very engaging.
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  • Heather S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makanza Virus
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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    I didn’t expect this book to hit me like it did. I found myself worrying for the characters affected with a virus that changes more than just a routine for a few days. And I fell myself falling in love with Davin. His broody temper yet his gentle touch was just what I needed. My heart broke for him and the e other kazzies as they suffered at the hands of the government.
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  • Heather
    4.0 out of 5 stars Completely enthralled!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019
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    I hoped this would be a decent series but wasn't sure it would be my cup of tea and boy was I wrong! I LOVED THE BOOK!!! Couldn't put it down. The story starts so in book 0 so tragically and I admit I cried a few times. Make sure you get that one first. I was caught up with the Kinder familys heartbraking stuggle in the first few chapters just that quick. As it progress in this book and you meet Davin at the lab 6 yrs later its again a roller coaster of emotions. I can't wait to see what happens next. Another all night reading session for me tonight!
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  • Donna Heard
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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    I loved this story it was so different and engaging. A young researcher trying to find a cure. I like how the characters interacted with each other. I feel it helped the story along without feeling rushed. Meghan is a very down to earth and believeable character. There is a little bit of a love story. However, there is plenty of suspense to keep you on your toes.
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  • jbetht
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but with plot issues
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018
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    Young adult dystopian. It was interesting, but I could not love it due to some incredible plot points. It was never clear what PhDs the young heroine had, nor in what way she used her training in her job. Also, several times in the book it was stated that if a vaccine were developed for the virus, then the afflicted would be cured and/or able to be released into the general population. I'm no scientist, but I know that that is not how vaccines work. Those already infected would still be infected. The vaccine would potentially help only the healthy people. I don't think I'm interested enough to continue the series.
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  • Mrs. Valerie B. Smart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2025
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    How I have loved this book, I couldn’t stop reading it. Krisra has done an exceptional job in my opinion. Now on to the next one which I can’t wait to start, I hope it follows on from this one.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a new series
    Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2018
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    I read this book in one day. It was just too good to put down. I have already 1-clicked book 2 and can't wait to get started
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2018
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    Great read Except there is NO way Canadians would be starving! :) Can't wait to dive
    into the next book!
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  • loopylou124
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2019
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    The idea drew me in,and at first I was really emerged into the new world. It was very believable. I could picture the world well. I am not sure what it was but I couldn’t connect with Meghan. This was more because of her personality than anything else and personal preference. I like strong women, and she is very vulnerable and shy. I just couldn’t quite engage with this style of personality, but I know many people will resonate and will love her.
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    Davin was great, but I wanted more from them both. I wanted tension. I also found all her risks seemed quite mundane, maybe I was expecting a death scene, and action. I wanted her to risk getting the virus, getting exposed or something just to increase the drama.

    Apart from that,I generally really enjoyed this book, and read and listened on audio, and made some of my long work drives extremely enjoyable.

    This is definitely for people liking a timid MC who finds confidence and strength, within a really interesting world, that is so believable it is actually quite scary.
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  • MadHatter
    3.0 out of 5 stars Tried this twice and got bored both times
    Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2022
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    It simply did not engage me enough to finish the series. Plus, it is all a little depressing
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