Customer Reviews

Fatal Defect

A worthy continuation in the Ethan Hamilton Saga with one marked difference: more of an emphasis on genetics. Now the director of his own counter-cyberterrorism team, Ethan discovers something about a cutting-edge company in the genetic manipulation sector. GeneSys is creating an airborn version of botulism -- for a terrorist group...and they've disappeared from GlobeNet. The only hope of stopping the terrorists from obtaining it is through an inside person - gene-splicing technician Tamara Mack, a new Christian struggling to reconcile her faith with her job.

The book is full of action, as in the previous two, but the scenes are mostly played out in the 'real world'. There are still the wonderful moments when Ethan can cyber-kick the bad guys...and there's plenty of humor for all.

There is more than one antagonist; one in reality as well as one in cyberspace...which makes for quite thrilling reading. The story is solid and the concepts well researched -- I'd love to see this one made into a movie. If nothing else, get it for its jacket -- the cover art is truly creative.

All three of the Ethan Hamilton books are fantastic - I love the adventure and intelligent plots.If you haven't read Virtually Eliminated or Terminal Logic start there first. Fatal Defect kept me turning the pages - I had to know how it would work out. It combines great adventure with a modern high-tech twist - a definite good read!

One look at this book and I was intrigued. Then, a moment of doubt clouded my purchasing-decision-mode--could I judge this book by its cover? I've been wrong before. I purchased it anyway, and no, I wasn't disappointed. WYSIWYG...I've come to count on Scott's novels for cyber-action, leavened with humor, sprinkled with a pinch of Christian lessons, and full of likeable characters. Gillette and Hamilton's interaction is always enjoyable, as is Hamilton's relationship with his family. Like Tom Clancy's character, Jack Ryan, Ethan Hamilton keeps climbing the professional ladder, finding greater demand for his skills in each novel. I hope their are more rungs to this ladder. It's not everyday I find well-written Christian fiction, but Jefferson Scott's novels are worth it. If you can't locate them, keep looking. Blame me if you're disappointed.

When I first read this book, I knew it was going to be good. I had no idea it was going to be one of the best novels I've ever read. Trust me, I have met Jefferson Scott, and not only is he a great auther, but he's a great christian guy.

I happen to come across the first book by accident and found that not only did I complete it in one night but then immediately had to have the other two books!! Great, great mystery book that inspires you to seek the relationship one has with the Lord! I am looking forward to the next book with anticipation and facination! The interweaving of how the Lord works with his grace and protection in difficult situations is truely seen in all three fiction books. It is a book that you will not be able to put down! I hope to see the next book soon!!

I am so very thankful for a writer who can handle both the intensity of a scientific thriller, and the excitement of walking with the Lord. I started with this book, and now I am going to read the rest in this series. Who needs television when there are books such as this!!

This book is just amazing. I still get chills when I read it after so many times. He really portrays humans well, and all his characters are believable. I let my friends borrow this book, and even though they hate science fiction and anything closely related, they all love it too! I sure hope he keeps on writing.

Jefferson Scott's third book is just fantastic! He has done a masterful job of engaging the reader deep inside the tightly woven plot. Jeff expertly balances the struggle of faith and living in the modern world inside this powerful technothriller. His development of the characters over the three books allows the reader to develop with them and identify personally with their struggles. Well worth reading for any audience!

This the third book by Mr. Scott is his best. I would have given it 5 stars, only I saved that for "The Bible". Way to go Jeff!!! I am going down to the book store and camp out for the next in the series. Maybe when you get to your third book, something just sort of kicks in, it was impossible to put down. As were the other two also, only this one had much more inter-reacation with the other people, and I loved it.

Thanks Jeff----Keep up the GOOD WORK.

This series is perfect for the Christian in cyber-space. It deals with real life Christian issues and is packed with all the science-fiction fantasy stuff I'm am interesting in. It's just AWESOME!