- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Berkley (MM) (Dec 3 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425187071
- ISBN-13: 978-0425187074
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,032,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
The subtitle of this middling medical thriller overstates its case; readers expecting an epidemic on the scale of The Hot Zone will be disappointed by the body count here, but the sheer variety of germs may appease virus fans. When several children die of mysterious but virulent diseases and no one, not even the CDC, considers the matter seriously, beautiful and brilliant Dr. Annick Clement investigates with the help of senior fellow Mac Eastwick, her thinly sketched love interest. Before long, Annick begins to suspect that a bioterrorist may be orchestrating the unusual deaths, but she needs more evidence to prove her theory. Birken's second novel (after Final Diagnosis) reflects his obvious medical expertise, but the often clunky prose and too-literal descriptions hamper the story ("Mac glanced over, noticed a small stool and took a seat. `I'll just grab a seat over here,' he said, more to himself than Annick"). All of the characters are underdeveloped, and the relationship between Annick and Mac is so hasty it's possible to miss it until they wake up together halfway through the book. Once the FBI gets involved, the action heats up. Ultimately, however, diehard biothriller fans will be disappointed by Birken's tired take on a timely but familiar topic.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
laughable,
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This review is from: Plague (Paperback)
What is it with doctors and lawyers who write thrillers with heroes in their own professions? They're all incredibly attractive, brilliant and adored by all - even when they aren't particularly nice to the numerous people they consider their inferiors. This is yet another example of wishful thinking, and an extremely poorly written one at that. The characters are all cardboard cut-outs and the plot strains credulity.
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Frightening Reality,
By A. Vegan (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Plague (Paperback)
When several children die of mysterious but virulent diseases and no one, not even the CDC, considers the matter seriously, Dr. Annick Clement investigates with the help of senior fellow Mac Eastwick. Before long, Annick begins to suspect that a bioterrorist may be orchestrating the unusual deaths, but she needs more evidence to prove her theory. Once the FBI gets involved, the action heats up. This is the second book by Gary Birken and I found it just as fast paced as his first. The only complaint I have about this book is that it dragged on in places. More than 50 pages were dedicated to a trip to Paris that really didn't need to be in the book. Also, the ending was a bit of a flop since the book builds up so much tension. Either way, it was still a good read. But if you're expecting The Cobra Event, you'll be disappointed.
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A +,
By "oceanchicky" (Miami, Fl) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Plague (Paperback)
I thought this book was well written and very suspenseful. The author seemed well educated on the topic of biological weapons and the ending definently catches the reader off guard. All in all, great suspense. I haven't read Birken's other novel but I will now.
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