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Summary: Exciting thriller - Medical Mystery
Review: Quick paced medical mystery about an epidemiologist, trying to track the person or persons who have reproduced the bibilical plagues. From New York, to LA, and between, as the hunt for the causes of the deadly diseases unfolds. New York City becomes the backdrop for the chase between killer and detective.
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Summary: Excellent Reading!!
Review: I am an avid reader and this is one book that will be re-read several times! It was extremely frightening in that this CAN happen! It was all explained in the book, and then further explained during the documentary on the plagues (which included the authors of this book) as to how this story, although it may not be factual, could be. I would highly recommend it, and have already done so. To the two Johns, keep up the good work! I look forward to the sequel.
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Summary: A fabulous story.
Review: Stand back John Grisham. This is a fabulous story, and it would make a great movie. --James D. Johnston, Charlottesville, VA
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Summary: Great reading!
Review: I loved the book - can't wait to see the movie!
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Summary: The best I've read in a long time!!!
Review: As an avid novel reader with a propensity towards technical thrillers, I thoroughly enjoyed the 11th Plague, and whole heartily recommend this book. I'm sure any fan of Dean Koontz or Robin Cook will feel the same. I found that the original idea, well-developed characters, and attention to detail combined to make this innovative story not only believable, but also an intense ride that I was sorry had to end. In this world of recycled storylines, it is refreshing to find such a rare and wonderful exception. I can't wait to see if the movie does the book justice! Until then, I look forward to the sequel, or any other tales conceived by the imagination of these two guys.
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Summary: Mixed reviews
Review: As co-author,I am gratified,if not surprised, by the Gaussian distribution of comments -- from less than one star to five stars. My thanks to those who enjoyed this heuristic fiction. It was fun writing it and I appreciate your feedback. (I also appreciate negative comments on character development, etc; they are all well taken. Trying to move and place ten incidents in a novel when one usually suffices meant that we had to subborn character development.) For those who base their negative comments on the March N.Y. Times' Sunday Sunday Magazine article: it was a opportunistcally and cynical piece of journalism. Surprisingly,it was written by a friend of my co-author(!); the "writer" may have had his own ulterior agenda in mind. Who knows. I totally agree with those who wrote zeros based on this article; I would have done the same; I would never buy a novel based on what the man wrote, I would boycot it!I only ask readers to appreciate the work for what it is... a novel which engages and educates the public about new BT and BW threats. It does have very well researched info on medical and historical BT and BW scenarios, as well as a plausible plot...given recent events. I agree completely with those who raise a red flag about formulaic prescriptions for best sellers. I, for one, was (and am)oblivious to any "formula" for this novel's success (or failure). I am also profoundly upset about the Times' article. It was not fair, nor did it advance an equitable discussion of the novel's'favorable/unfavorable reviews. If anything, it distracted from them. I would hope that anyone who reads The Eleventh Plague would not be biased by the Times' article -- I believe it was a very bad idea which may have hyped the novel, but poisoned the thoughts of those who read it. Thanks for amazon.com for allowing this feedback. And, please continue to offer amazon.com your unbiased opinions--good or bad. Thanks for reading this note. John S. Marr
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Summary: Accurate Nitty-gritty Well-researched Quality
Review: I am a Disease Intervention Specialist in the State of Alabama, Department of Public Health. I am also a recipient of the on-line news/mail list - Pro-Med, mentioned in this book. Everyday, I deal with the misconceptions of the public, concerning communicable disease, and the likelihood of outbreaks and even pandemics. I try my best to inform parents of the dangers of falling behind in the timely administration of childhood immunizations against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses. Some people just don't believe that diseases of the past could ever recur in the United States. They feel that horrible plagues will not enter our borders at any time in the future. It is my belief, that any illness is spread from animal to human, or from human to human, or from some other host-vector to human, without regard to national boundaries or class or any other abstract concept. This book is most accurate, well-researched, and expertly written. Everything contained in its chapters either has already happened, or could easily happen. It is worth every cent and I wish everyone who doubts their own vulnerability to viruses, microbes, bacteria or other illness inducing agents would read this book. It makes me thankful that we do at least have many safe vaccines available to protect our population. Lisa Barber Callihan - Disease Intervention Specialist - Vaccine Preventable
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Summary: Amazon won't let me give this book NO stars...
Review: PLEASE don't dignify this terrible book with your purchase. A heartless formula book written by two men with no aspiration to craft or skill -- only an abiding lust for cash. (Look up the NYTimes Sunday Magazine piece, its an eye-opener). They read "COMA" and deliberately set out to make piles of dough by using it as a bestseller prototype -- and it shows. The writing is simplistic and stupid, and the story is transparent. If I could give it NO stars, I would. Please, go buy a book someone put a little effort into, and enjoy.
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Summary: Not worth your time when there are so many other good books
Review: On the plus side, the science in the book was interesting and bioterrorism is certainly a hot topic. However, as a novel, the book failed completely. The writing was abysmally bad, the characters' motivations were missing or unbelievable, the characters were one-dimensional, and the plot made no sense. I didn't care one way or another what happened to the protagonist or his friends. I only finished it so that I could discuss it with a friend but I really had to force myself to read. Don't waste your time.
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Summary: A must read for lovers of the Medical Thriller genre
Review: This was a fascinating blend of medical horror, religeous history, and a very real view of the world of virology, epidemiology and medicine. The character development was right up there with Dean Koontz and possibly more intense.
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