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Summary: Robin Cook Meets Robert Ludlum
Review: "The Miracle Strain" is a good try by first time author Michael Cordy. It has something for everyone. You will learn more about gene therapy than you can shake a stick at (the Robin Cook connection) and you will be engrossed by the Brotherhood of the Second Coming, a religious international cabal, while not focusing on world domination, but which definitely has plans for a new world order - vintage Robert Ludlum. The book even has a 3-word title, which is a Ludlum trademark.Dr. Tom Carter seeks the perfect gene to help save his daughter Holly from impending brain cancer. His pursuit causes him to cross paths with the Brotherhood, who originally try to have him killed. The Brotherhood has their own assassins with colorful names like Gomorrah and Nemesis. One of the assassins is even a woman. The Brotherhood, originally formed by Lazarus, is awaiting and has evidence of the Second Coming. But because this book trys to be all things to all people, that turns out to be a shortcoming. There is the medical thriller aspect, the hunt for the gene, there is the international intrigue of the assassin tracking Carter down, and there is the religious overtones of the impending Second Coming, reminiscent of the "Left Behind" series. If Cordy could have concentrated on just one of these venues, he might have had a better book. Still a good first try. However, if you would like to see what this story would be like after Cordy had a couple of novels under his belt, try "The Genesis Code" by John Case.
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Summary: A FUN & EZ READ, NOT COMPLEX, NOT PERFECT, BUT ENJOYABLE!!
Review: Amidst all the poor reviews I must say that I actually enjoyed reading this book. True there are some flaws in the plot. Yes the characters aren't perfectly well developed. And absolutely, the nature of the story line is extremely implausable. But that is what makes it fun to read. Wouldn't it be cool if....??? The end could have been a little more...something...but all-in-all, this is a great book to read on an airplane or on the beach when you are trying to relax and NOT tax your mind with techno-babble.
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Summary: A FUN & EZ READ, NOT COMPLEX, NOT PERFECT, BUT ENJOYABLE!!
Review: Amidst all the poor reviews I must say that I actually enjoyed reading this book. True there are some flaws in the plot. Yes the characters aren't perfectly well developed. And absolutely, the nature of the story line is extremely implausable. But that is what makes it fun to read. Wouldn't it be cool if....??? The end could have been a little more...something...but all-in-all, this is a great book to read on an airplane or on the beach when you are trying to relax and NOT tax your mind with techno-babble.
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Summary: Incredible Find
Review: I picked this book up out of the discount book pile and was shocked at the quality of the story and multidimensional page turning plot. I have let three friends take the book and all three have opined that they can't belive this wasn't a best seller. One of my favorite books of the past five years.
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Summary: great story but poorly written
Review: I read this book after it was highly recommended by a friend who works in a bookstore - the concept, the story, the twists were all fabulous, I loved the blending of ultra modern science with religion and secret brotherhoods. I'd say that the story kept me hooked, but I couldn't help feeling dissatisfied with the writing style, and the characters were a bit too cardboard-like for my taste. But worth reading anyhow because the story is so intriguing. I hear the film rights have been sold, so perhaps this might be a case where the film will be better than the book.
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Summary: yeah... terrific book
Review: i read this book almost 2 years ago when my friend lent it to me. until now, i do have some memories of the book coz it has this very intriguing plot and almost gripping at times. the plot makes u think a lot too. if i am willing to risk some punishment for reading this book secretly during class, i believe u can tell how much i longed to devour the fantastic plot.
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Summary: Brilliant book!
Review: I was surprised to see some poor reviews for this book, because I LOVED it! The story was fascinating with so many twists and turns, and it really made you think 'what if it could really happen?' ie. if the genes of Christ could be found, what would happen, who could be trusted with the power? A great first novel, I can't wait to read Michael Cordy's next.
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Summary: Improbable, but readable!
Review: It seems that as soon as you read this book you will be drawn into the main characters depressing life, after losing his wife, and then finding out his daughter has brain cancer you wonder why he is bothering to live himself, but the book not only focuses on his struggle to deal with what life has tossed his way but also his race against time to find a cure for his daughter! Compelling reading, and a very good plot!
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Summary: "The Miracle Strain" is a superbly written gripping thriller
Review: Michael Cordy's debut novel "The Miracle Strain" is a superbly written gripping thriller. It is a fast-paced, easy-read page-turner. From the first paragraph you are hooked to the story and the interesting characters. Cordy's character development is simply brilliant. "The Miracle Strain" is an experience that any thriller fan must live. You experience the lives of the characters, day by day, over coming adversities, and seeing the world through their eyes. You soon begin to feel as if you are a part of the story, with the words flowing round you like music. But be warmed this is not for the faint-hearted. Cordy goes into some detail regarding the righteous killings and the harrowing past of several characters, mainly, Maria Benariac & her childhood experiences at a Corsican orphanage and Dr. Tom Carter & his involvement with his mother's suicide. "The Miracle Strain" has everything a modern day thriller should have, from brutal kil! ! lings, undercover operations, secrete treasures, etc. But above all else it has humanity intertwined beautifully between science & technology and faith in God.
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Summary: What would YOU do with the genes?
Review: Reading this book was like casually walking down a street then, all of a sudden stepping into an open manhole, but being pleasantly shocked! I sometime found it difficult to concentrate on the story as the content triggered my imagination and sent it wondering off with the thought of, what if! What a great concept......if only. Since this book was written mankind has come a long way with genetics so you never know. The ending leaves a possible opening for a sequel, good versus evil to the ultimate end? I hope that, having mentioned that the book has been looked at as a possible film, that they do it justice. Talking of justice, read CRIME ZERO, this is also by Michael Cordy, another great concept.
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