- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Minotaur Books; First Edition edition (Sep 2 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312352727
- ISBN-13: 978-0312352721
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.8 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,076,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
At the start of Andrews's exciting third helix-twister to feature Dr. Alex Blake of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (after The Silent Assassin), DEA agent Ted Silliman suddenly dies in Taos, N.Mex., during a date rape drug investigation. Ted's partner, agent Castro Baxter, disputes the cocaine overdose diagnosis, while Alex suspects a violent hyperimmune response. When Castro and Alex join forces to find answers, they find a connection to a Taos public square fountain, and Alex later learns eight similar deaths occurred locally on the same night. As the death toll climbs, she's determined to stop a potentially serious epidemic. So why does Homeland Security's head, Martin Kincade, oppose her? And could Red Rights, a radical Native American group, be responsible? Andrews, a real-life authority on genetics (The Clone Age), spikes the chills with a talking DNA computer named Sam and insights into hot-button Native American issues. (Sept.)
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Praise for Immunity
“Andrews’s exciting third helix-twister to feature Dr. Alex Blake… spikes the chills with a talking DNA computer named Sam and insights into hot-button Native American issues.”
--Publishers Weekly
“The scenario is chilling and the expertise is undeniable.”
--Booklist
“Strong characters and fascinating scientific details”
--Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Silent Assassin
“Andrews is a quickly rising luminary in the thriller/medical sleuth universe.... Blending elements of forensic-powered mystery, psychological suspense, and a Ludlum-esque espionage thriller, Andrews’s newest is a page-turner with enough jaw-dropping plot twists to satisfy the most demanding mystery reader. It’s highly recommended.”
---Chicago Tribune
“Outstanding...the tight plot moves toward its explosive conclusion.”
---Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A page-tuner...Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs, watch out!”
---Library Journal
“Andrews writes with breezy energy and fills Alex’s world with appealing background characters and interesting details.”
---Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Sequence
“Andrews clearly knows her subject matter.... The novel generates plenty of excitement.”
---Booklist
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3.6 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Check the details, please, Dec 21 2008
By T. Davis "T.Davis" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Immunity (Hardcover)
Although the book hooked my interest, incorrect statements made me give up on it about 1/4 of the way into it. For example, concerns about the AFIP being sued by the mother of the dead DEA agent - the government and its agencies have sovereign immunity and cannot be sued. The author, a lawyer, should know that.Then describing the U.S. Navy's program to identify the remains of drowned SOLDIERS????
While my reading choices may not be at the most exalted literary levels, poor grammar and factual inconsistencies ruin a book for me.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review, Sep 2 2008
By Cheryl Koch - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Immunity (Hardcover)
DEA Agent Castro Baxter and his partner, Ted are out on a stakeout, when all of a sudden Ted starts having convulsions. Ted's whole body is rapidly swelling. Before Castro can get help Ted dies. Castro's boss thinks Ted died of a drug overdose but Castro believes that's not true. When Dr. Alexandra Blake gets involved, her tests prove Ted didn't die of an overdose but of something more horrifying. Before Alex knows it people all over are dying. It is turning out to be a major outbreak of the dangerous kind. Alex will have to use every part of her knowledge as well as wits about her in order to keep more people from dying. That's the easy part. The obstacle will be staying alive. The people responsible for starting this whole epidemic don't appreciate Alex sticking her nose where it doesn't belong. Will the bad guys end up on top this time or can Alex come out the hero?Readers who have followed Dr. Alexandra Blake will not be disappointed in Lori Andrew's latest Immunity. The plot for this book was both intriguing and frightening. Intriguing that something like this could happen so easily and frightening for the same fact. For anyone who likes medical thrillers then you will enjoy reading this book. From the first couple of pages till the end, Immunity was first-class. I thought Immunity was a mix between a Tess Gerritsen novel and CSI. Need I say more? Ms. Andrews brings so much intensity with her expertise on genetics and law. See for yourself what I am talking about in Immunity.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Crichton, she is not., May 13 2009
By J. Long "book maven" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Immunity (Hardcover)
I randomly picked up this book, so I am not familiar with Alexandra Blake's previous adventures, but I was terribly disappointed with this book. The beginning really hooks you, with the DEA and the date rape drug, and then the crazy thing that starts killing people. However, the rest of the action in the book seems almost like an afterthought. The heroine spend most of her time thinking about how much she doesn't know that when something finally does happen (like 300 people dying), you almost miss it.
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