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Warehouse 13: A Touch of Fever

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THE UNKNOWN HAS AN ADDRESS. . . .

Hidden away in the Badlands of South Dakota, Warehouse 13 is a top-secret repository for historical artifacts imbued with dangerous supernatural properties. Secret Service agents Pete Lattimer and Myka Bering are ever on the lookout for loose artifacts threatening to ruin the world’s day. Their mission:“Snag it, bag it, tag it.”

Reports of a genuine psychic healer, along with a simultaneous epidemic of mysterious illnesses, lead Myka and Pete on a hazardous investigation that stretches from a carnival sideshow back to the bloody history of the Civil War. But when Pete is infected with a deadly disease, Myka and the rest of the team, including Artie Nielsen and Claudia Donovan, must track down a pair of cursed gloves—before a madman unleashes a virulent plague upon America!

305 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 2011

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Profile Image for Abby.
1,308 reviews25 followers
July 19, 2011
I ADORE this show, so the book was fun. However, it's like the author is trying to prove what a fan he is and how much he knows the show. Now I am WAY obsessed, but I don't feel like he needs to reference every episode and artifact and minor thing that was said just to create the atmosphere. And I don't think he writes Claudia dialog well. That being said, the artifacts and both the A and B plot are very cool. I have about 50 pages left so I hope it wraps up well. And we all know I'm so obsessed I'll get any more books that are written.
Profile Image for Cheryl.
6,573 reviews237 followers
June 27, 2011
Secret Service Agents, Pete Lattimer and Myka Bering have just come back from retrieving Anne Bonny’s cutlass. There was almost more of Pete than he would have liked. But he and Myka survived.

The brainy Artie has a lead on what could be another paranormal mission. The Whitman Brothers Carnival is in town. It seems that the carnival’s biggest claim to fame is Princess Nefertiti. Princess Nefertiti. When Pete and Myka discover where Princess Nefertiti’s healing powers come from, they must stop her before it is too late.

I have not watched Warehouse 13, though I have seen previews and wanted to check it out. After reading this book, I now more than ever really want to check this series out and plan to watch. I could tell that Mr. Cox really was excited to want to write a novel based on this series. This book read like the series than just a book based on the series. I started this book on my lunch and was already half way over before I realized that it was time to go back to work. Pete and Myka work well together. I would have to say though that I think Pete is more of the muscle and Myka is the brains. Not to take anything away from Pete as I liked him as well. Artie was fun. When he would get really excited about something and start talking in his own “Artie” language that was funny. Warehouse 13: A Touch of Fever is worth both your time and money!
Profile Image for Ed Dexter.
43 reviews1 follower
September 5, 2012
I don't know if there are more W13 novels planned but this one has set a high bar for any future additions!

If you enjoy the show, you'll really like the book. Heck, I think even if you've never seen the show there is enough exposition so that you could get into this sci-fi action story with little problem.

The story takes place sometime before Claudia is promoted to field agent but that doesn't mean she and the rest of the Warehouse "staff" are left in the background. Claudia, Artie and even Leena have their time to shine, which is great. Sometimes with these tie-in novels the authors focus on the main characters too much and don't give the secondary characters much to do. Not so here!

While Myka and Pete are hunting down their artifact, there's more artifact mayhem going on in the Warehouse as well. I always like seeing new artifacts and especially when they bring in historical ones.

This book is a wonderful tie-in to the series. The characters are spot on and it has all the action, artifacts and comedy you'd expect from an actual episode.
Profile Image for Kristin.
329 reviews
March 10, 2015
Yeah, yeah, I read it, shut it. I never read this kind of stuff but y office mate gave it to me and I truly had nothing else to read at the time and I like this goofy fun show.

Great tie-in book to the show, really felt like any other episode and captured their personalities decently. However, unless you like and watch the show, you aren't going to like this. Its featherbrained charm doesn't come off quite as well off-camera. Some things, shouldn't be messed with.

Profile Image for Jane Higginson.
200 reviews13 followers
January 4, 2018
Really enjoyed reading this it was just like watching the series the author had obviously watched it a lot! All the characters were very much as they are on screen which made it a very enjoyable read as well as a decent plot - again could have been watching the series, recommend to warehouse 13 fans wish there were more
Profile Image for Joel.
461 reviews4 followers
February 15, 2012
Good tie-in novels are hard to come by. The author has to find that perfect balance between the new and the familiar; he or she is denied the luxury of introducing new principal characters and is limited in both setting and scope. Anything said by the characters cannot sound too different from a given actor or actress' cadence and rhythms. Any props have to realistically fit into the mythology and feel of a show.

At the same time, readers expectations are perhaps higher than they would be for a stand alone novel by the same author. We know what we want to read (see), we know these characters. We know what they look like and what they sound like. Further, we have a carefully nurtured feeling for the time and place of the show. Because of this, anything that is even slightly off begins to feel forced and unnatural.

Greg Cox's Warehouse 13 novel suffers from none of these problems. This is the Warehouse crew; this is a Warehouse story. Pete, Myka, Artie, Claudia, and even Lena sound just like they should, especially when bantering with each other. The side characters and artifacts introduced fit into the established world of the Warehouse with ease and the novel bounces between the A plot and the B plot just as the t.v. show does. In short, this novel reads like the script of an episode of the show.

Thus, my expectations were met and the novel was a good read.

Except...

The other expectation from media tie-in novels is that they can cut loose. A novelist does not have to deal with budget constraints or shooting schedules. The author can ratchet the action and absurdity up to eleven without fear of being reigned in by anything as mundane as the realities of modern television production.

And, as much as I enjoyed this novel (and I did), it was not enough. I could see everything happening exactly as it would in an episode. Not even the inclusion of the Red Baron's Fokker tri-plane prevented me from easily imagining this novel on t.v.

There was plenty of room, within the context of the story, to crank up the action and, more importantly, the interaction of the characters beyond something we could see on t.v. There could have been more time (and words) given to the scenes we often can't see on t.v., the scenes that get cut short to make way for commercials and broadcast times, the scenes that are too effects heavy to make it through the scripting process.

This was a good novel. Light, easy to read, fun, and true to the series that spawned it. But it could have been so much more.
Profile Image for Danny.
Author 85 books19 followers
September 16, 2011
I like characters. If I like your characters, I will watch your show. Characters are why I will watch almost any old procedural show, even if a given plot has been used a hundred times before. It's also why I have absolutely no desire to ever subject myself to another second of Mad Men (seriously, those characters need to be grabbed by the shoulders and shaken until their necks snap). For me, characters are key.

Wanting to hang out with characters again and again is one of the reasons why I like to read book series. It's also one of the reasons why I like tie-in novels. I think Cox does a pretty good job capturing the characters here. If nothing else he gets a lot of the Warehouse 13 patter down, especially between Artie and Claudia. (I admit that there are moments where his presentation of Artie doesn't feel "right", but overall it's pretty good.)

Another reason I like tie-in novels is the chance to expand the scope of the stories. There are just certain things you can't afford to do on a television show, no matter how many fancy effects computers you have running in your mom's basement. (I remember some truly spectacular stuff happening in the Deep Space Nine novels that would probably bankrupt an entire studio.) The narrative takes our intrepid Warehouse agents from a carnival in Connecticut to New York's Central Park--I think it's safe to say that you'd never get both of those in a single episode of the series. Other things that happen in this book that could probably never happen on the series: Claudia gets chased around the Warehouse by a totem pole, Artie flies the Red Baron's airplane across the US, and a horse-drawn carriage gallops across Central Park's Sheep Meadow.

For those who are wondering: This takes place somewhere in the latter half of season two, so there are plenty of references to past cases and artifacts (even a passing reference to Eureka).

I've read some good tie-ins (X-Files, Star Wars, Doctor Who) and some bad ones (those Justice League novels from a few years back? Yikes!), and this definitely belongs with the former. I hope there are more on the way. I also hope there are plans for Leverage novels...but that doesn't really apply here.
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Profile Image for Anne Patkau.
3,711 reviews69 followers
November 23, 2011
Like me, author Greg Cox fell in love with bantering Pete, conscientious Myka, cocky Claudia, bushy-browed professorial Artie, (serene Leena ...), nails their unique voices, spider-webs opening TV shot of main Warehouse 13 spooky shelves deep into mountain warrens. Special effect lightning explosions, even supernatural scents of fudge, then pineapple, push print maybe ahead of screen for vivid sense stimulation.
After a fear and fun piratical chantey opener, agents cross country chasing carnie healer and typhoid. Vengeful totem escapes Dark Vault. Artifacts bring historical trivia to life, terrify and creatively save when our team plays. Red Baron plane brings the final battle to Manhattan Park. Sparks escalate to thunderstorms and earthquake from dying Pete.
At first, annoying references to other cases sounded like Arthur Conan Doyle inventions, then tweak memories of past shows. Star Trek notes echo both author experience and suit series fantasy flavor. I hope to see more on screen and in print.
Typical banter p248 "Remember that time a job went easier than we expected? ... me neither."
Early questionable typos. Is Myka's hair brunette p10, auburn p11, or black (TV,dye?)? Does a security lock sound "chip" p19 open or cheep? "Starting" p32 should be "started". Ubiquitous smalltown elms p123 & earlier were decimated in 1967, started comeback 2007 to replace infected ash replacements. Protected by proximity to protective influence?
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1,251 reviews23 followers
November 12, 2013
While novels based on television programs often fail to translate the tone, attitude, and characterization of the audio visual product into print, this one suceeds big time. One would think that readers would always be able to visualize the characters from the program acting in the way a print author describes, but far too often, novelizations of such programming loses the tone, the attitude, or has the characters acting in a manner insonstent with the character as portrayed on screen.

However, Cox manages to capture the fun, the frolic, the eccentric quality of this television program in a fun novel that is just as much of a hoot as a well-written episode of the television program.

Further, Cox manages to avoid focusing simply on the lead characters, giving all of the characters an appropriate place in the action. Nobody is left out in this quality adventure.

The campy and often dark humor is present. Cox remembers important details about the characters without forcing the reader to read what amounts to a new introduction to familiar characters.

On top of that, Cox has come up with some unique threats and some wonderfully clever and imaginative artifacts that are sort of like butterscotch morsels in a sweet freshly baked cookies. The reader will smile at some of the neat ideas and chuckle at a few references to popular media. Cox has his index finger firmly planted on the thumb of this hip television show and his efforts at reproducing the fun in prose is a great success. Cox managed to snag, bag, and tag this one.

Profile Image for Tim The Enchanter.
360 reviews201 followers
October 19, 2013
3.5 Stars of Goofy Fun

If you are a fan of the show, you will like this book. It reads like the script from the episode of the show. If you haven`t watched the show, you may not understand some of the references and may find the characters underdeveloped. The book banks on the reader having a mental picture of the characters.

The story on its own is rather entertaining and is a bit bigger and more extravagant than the TV episodes. Overall, you can`t go wrong with secret government agencies tracking down artifacts with strange powers. A great read for the fans of Warehouse 13
Profile Image for Blake.
1,310 reviews44 followers
February 21, 2025
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

I'm finally going through my tv, film etc. tie in library owned book list, to add more older basic reviews. If I liked a book enough to keep then they are at the least a 3 star.

I'm only adding one book per author and I'm not going to re-read every book to be more accurate, not when I have 1000s of new to me authors to try (I can't say no to free books....)

First time read the author's work?: Yes

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
Profile Image for Joey Slawinski.
12 reviews
June 22, 2021
I’m a huge fan of Warehouse 13. This book represents everything that is great about the show. Greg Cox hits a home run again with this, the only, Warehouse 13 literary property. Reading it made me both sad that the show was cancelled and that they didn’t commission more books. Cox captures every character’s voice, motivation and behaviors perfectly. He weaves in just enough tie-in material that you aren’t annoyed by it. Lastly, he weaves a compelling story filled with historical trivia that could very well have been an actual episode. The only thing keeping it from being a full 5 stars for me is that I feel he spends a little too much time on the B story for my taste. (NOTE: if GoodReads allowed half stars, it would have been 4.5 for me)
A must read for WH13 fans!!
Profile Image for Meri Elena.
Author 6 books7 followers
May 4, 2021
This book gave me so much nostalgia for the days of watching Warehouse 13 when I was in high school and talking about it with my best friend the next day. I could hear all the main cast's voices as I read. I got a chuckle out of the references to Warehouse 13's frequent and obvious Twizzler's product placement. It was just a fun time. You could read this book even if you haven't seen the show. It makes sense on its own. But as you'd probably expect, it's going to be most enjoyable for fans of the show.
Profile Image for Sarah Thornton.
774 reviews10 followers
December 22, 2022
Is it cute? Yes.
Good vibes? Indeed.
Does it fit the tone of the show? Yep.
Did the author clearly watch the show? They did.
Is there an endless string of cliches traipsing through the story like daisies in a field? Millions.
Read it during a migraine so my criteria was 'easily digestible fiction for an existing series' and it did the trick. The plot was like an episode and everything the characters said was in line with the tv show attitudes. It just felt... lowest common denominator.
It's not a bad book by all means, but without the tv show I doubt I would have found it read it.
Profile Image for John Peel.
Author 422 books166 followers
June 14, 2023
I believe that this is the only novel based on the TV show "Warehouse 13", which is a little sad. Still, they couldn't have picked a better writer, as Greg Cox understands all of the characters well, and creates a nice scenario that could have been a couple of episodes very easily. There's a young woman who is performing miracle cures and an older man who is a walking plague character. How are they connected? And which will win out - sickness or health? An enjoyable read.
Profile Image for Rachel Johnson.
184 reviews
September 12, 2023
If you like Warehouse 13 you’ll like this book, because it’s basically an episode of the show. If you don’t you won’t like it. The target audience for the book is people who have seen the show, therefore, we didn’t need every single piece of character back story mentioned nor did we need a nod to every single episode of the show. Nevertheless, it was a fun read.
Profile Image for Julieanne.
11 reviews
June 30, 2018
Once again, Greg Cox does not disappoint. He captured the characters exceptionally well, as well as all the hick-ups that happen while looking after the Warehouse. An excellent read. Very Warehouse 13.
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34 reviews1 follower
December 14, 2025
Five stars for fun! I loved being back with my favorite comfort characters, this really did read like an actual episode. A few typos and print errors, but overall, this was the best holiday read I could pick around the holidays before I begin my beloved reruns.
Profile Image for Maureen Kesterson-Yates.
84 reviews2 followers
January 12, 2019
I absolutely LOVE the series. This book characterizes everyone well and has a few interesting artifacts. Thrilling and suspenseful.
Profile Image for Barbara Huskey.
750 reviews16 followers
January 9, 2020
Read pretty much like an episode of the show. Had plenty of excitement and a fast pace. Entertaining.
Profile Image for Cameron.
4 reviews
January 6, 2021
For those who like the television show, this is an excellent extension of the lore.
Profile Image for Becky.
49 reviews2 followers
May 22, 2022
Amazing book. Some scenes take a bit of persistence to get through but the story is amazing. Perfectly captures the characters and essence of the warehouse. 100% recommended
Profile Image for Billy C.
14 reviews
March 26, 2023
This book is for fans of the show. The author did a good job capturing the character's dialogue. It was nice to have one more ride through the Warehouse universe.
Profile Image for Amanda.
5 reviews
December 22, 2025
It was great having a continuing adventure, and I feel like Greg Cox does a fantastic job with the characters.
Profile Image for Sally.
Author 23 books141 followers
December 11, 2011
Television-tie-in novel! That was actually loads of fun... even if it did only mention H.G. Wells three times - and each time just a name in passing, listing off the bad people, never once mentioning that she was a woman. Hmph, the Myka/H.G. shipper in me was not happy :P At least she warranted a mention in the Christmas episode... pals, lovers, grappler... you get the idea.

Anyway, this was pretty fun. It was like a movie-length episode or something, and made lots of mentions of past, actual episodes. The characterisations were good, except for the bit about Myka having auburn hair... but whatever. It's basically just a really long fanfic, but the fact that it was in a book and not on my computer screen meant that I could actually read it - I kind of balk at fanfics that are over 1,500 words or so! (Even if they are Myka/H.G.)

The idea was a good one and it did feel very real, like it could have been a real episode. The totem pole going postal was absolutely brilliant, and the gloves story was really well plotted out. Everything came together very neatly :) Good, fun reading for a fan of the show!
Author 17 books6 followers
January 17, 2012
I have watched Warehouse 13 and have loved it. It introduced a group of people where everyone was unique. When I started this book, I had no idea what to expect from this book. Pete and Myka are one of my favorite pairs of the world of TV and I wasn't very sure that the book would do them justice.

But as I read it, I didn't stop until I had reached the last page. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters as if I was watching another Warehouse 13 episode. The totem attack was amazingly detailed. It only lacked the sound effects or else I would have believed that I was in a virtual simulation. The artifact of the book was also one of good ones and the issues regarding the use of the artifacts reminded us why they needed to be stored away. The banter of Pete-Myka and Artie-Claudia was well written. The different reminders of the past episodes of the first two seasons was also a nice treat.

I would recommend this book to everyone, even if you haven't seen the show yet. The world of Warehouse 13 is one of my favorites and I would definitely place this book in my favorites.
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