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Virus
Second Kindle Edition available to download or to borrow at Amazon.comThe greatest threat to the existence of mankind is the genetically mutated virus for which there is no vaccine and it is this supposition that British thriller writer Heath Buckley follows in his stunning new novel.When fire destroys a Ministry of Defence laboratory in the English countryside a deadly airborne virus codenamed AB1 is released into the local community.First there is the anxiety that something is not right, then the mystery illness for which local health care providers have no explanation. However, as the death rate escalates the population of Abbotsdown faces the full horror of the virus. The town is quarantined and isolated by a Government in panic but the virus is spreading not just across the country but to Europe and America. Top scientists are gathered to find a vaccine and a group of locals is determined that the rest of the world knows what is happening.As the situation spirals out of control, the virus approaches London. Will a vaccine be found in time and what is the truth behind AB1?From a small town newspaper office to 10 Downing Street, from BBC News Centre to The White House, from the suburbs of South London to CDC Atlanta, this fast paced, exciting and sometimes terrifying story is a dangerously prescient tale of our times.This is a full size 90,000 word novel and the first to be uploaded to Kindle by Heath Buckley. Search his name to find new thrillers including the Jack Bull trilogy which will be uploaded soon. Follow him on Facebook.com/authorheathbuckley and on Twitter @heathbuckleyThe first Jack Bull thriller, Bullets & Bull, is now available.All of the reviews of the novel Virus have been made by readers who have purchased it from Amazon. There are no self reviews or so-called vanity reviews of this book. Amazon is aware of this and is in the process of removing these false tags.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2012
About the author
Heath Buckley
3 booksPraise for Kindle Books by Heath Buckley:
Bio-thriller 'Virus'
"Very enjoyable and well written" Sue
"This novel was just a little too real for me. The plot was plausible - this really couldn't happen, could it? The action starts immediately - and I was there, in Abbotsdown... The writing is fluid, strong and compelling, as is the characterisation and I liked or had empathy with the poor souls caught up in this dreadful scenario. I really did have trouble putting the book down but did finish it in record time. This author has definitely climbed to the top of my favourites list and I'm really looking forward to his next offering." Lindsay Sabbarton
"The reason I consider Virus a good effort is because it has elements of Michael Crichton's Andromeda Strain and Stephen King's The Stand. Both books are standards upon which following books can seem derivative. Mr. Buckley has promise." Moondust Falls
International political thriller 'Bullets & Bull'
"This is simply a wonderful novel. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for an excellent 'political' thriller." L Sabbarton
Romantic comedy 'The Love Spell"
"Four modern day witches cast The Love Spell and the results are humorous, exciting and just a good story. All they wanted to do was help the new neighbors that were experiencing a marriage doldrums time in their relationship. A nosy reporter starts poking around about the four witches, Marjorie, Dorothy, Anita and Francis to add to the troubles of the Coven. The book is just plain fun from start to finish with all the good intentions that get out of hand in this story about white magic with only good witches allowed." Jane Jones
My name is Heath Buckley and I have written for as long as I can remember. I was born in 1968 and creative writing started in childhood with a love for words and literature that turned into a profession - I was a journalist for many years winning several awards for my work on various UK magazines.
As I grew and my interests expanded into politics and current affairs, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, then so did the subject of my writing. I write the kind of books that I like to read - fast paced thrillers that have both a familiar British and personal characteristic and an international perspective. I write books with strong characters immersed in bold storylines and they are, as far as it is possible to do so when writing fiction, based in reality.
Virus was my first Kindle book and that was followed by Bullets & Bull. My new book 'The Love Spell' is something of a departure from my 'thriller' base as it is a romantic comedy. Coming soon will be Virus II.
I have presented my books before many paper publishers over the years without success and yet here on Kindle what is great is that it is the public and the marketplace that decides what works and what doesn't.
I live in London, one of the most dynamic cities in the world and a location famous across the world. I use it all the time in my books and I love it.
I hope you enjoy reading my books and I appreciate all comments.
Contact: heath_buckley@hotmail.com
Bio-thriller 'Virus'
"Very enjoyable and well written" Sue
"This novel was just a little too real for me. The plot was plausible - this really couldn't happen, could it? The action starts immediately - and I was there, in Abbotsdown... The writing is fluid, strong and compelling, as is the characterisation and I liked or had empathy with the poor souls caught up in this dreadful scenario. I really did have trouble putting the book down but did finish it in record time. This author has definitely climbed to the top of my favourites list and I'm really looking forward to his next offering." Lindsay Sabbarton
"The reason I consider Virus a good effort is because it has elements of Michael Crichton's Andromeda Strain and Stephen King's The Stand. Both books are standards upon which following books can seem derivative. Mr. Buckley has promise." Moondust Falls
International political thriller 'Bullets & Bull'
"This is simply a wonderful novel. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for an excellent 'political' thriller." L Sabbarton
Romantic comedy 'The Love Spell"
"Four modern day witches cast The Love Spell and the results are humorous, exciting and just a good story. All they wanted to do was help the new neighbors that were experiencing a marriage doldrums time in their relationship. A nosy reporter starts poking around about the four witches, Marjorie, Dorothy, Anita and Francis to add to the troubles of the Coven. The book is just plain fun from start to finish with all the good intentions that get out of hand in this story about white magic with only good witches allowed." Jane Jones
My name is Heath Buckley and I have written for as long as I can remember. I was born in 1968 and creative writing started in childhood with a love for words and literature that turned into a profession - I was a journalist for many years winning several awards for my work on various UK magazines.
As I grew and my interests expanded into politics and current affairs, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, then so did the subject of my writing. I write the kind of books that I like to read - fast paced thrillers that have both a familiar British and personal characteristic and an international perspective. I write books with strong characters immersed in bold storylines and they are, as far as it is possible to do so when writing fiction, based in reality.
Virus was my first Kindle book and that was followed by Bullets & Bull. My new book 'The Love Spell' is something of a departure from my 'thriller' base as it is a romantic comedy. Coming soon will be Virus II.
I have presented my books before many paper publishers over the years without success and yet here on Kindle what is great is that it is the public and the marketplace that decides what works and what doesn't.
I live in London, one of the most dynamic cities in the world and a location famous across the world. I use it all the time in my books and I love it.
I hope you enjoy reading my books and I appreciate all comments.
Contact: heath_buckley@hotmail.com
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July 17, 2012
Well it was a page turner . This could really happen one day , it was terrifying really that we could be subjected to something very similar one day hopefully our government will be more on control .
September 30, 2014
Excellent
a very fearful example of tampering with nature's own killer viruses.well written.it takes place in England and left out repercussions to those responsible for the engineering and does leave open a few questions but they really aren't needed for the story to be complete.well worth reading
a very fearful example of tampering with nature's own killer viruses.well written.it takes place in England and left out repercussions to those responsible for the engineering and does leave open a few questions but they really aren't needed for the story to be complete.well worth reading
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