Beyond Recall

by Stephen Kyle

A female Nobel Prize-winning doctor creates a deadly virus that is aimed at killing only women in America. Ironically, the doctor is threatening the world with annihilation in order to save it from Armageddon. A humanitarian who once loved her is trapped into helping her.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Science Fiction, Suspense, Mystery Thriller

448 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 15, 2000

About the author

A pseudonym used by Barbara Kyle.

Reviews

[Tomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good story, but I get so mad over people who think they are capable of running the world. No matter their intentions, no matter the “good” involved, NOBODY has the right to do the things Artemis did.

[Wliming · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was absolutely incredible. Yes, it was a dead giveaway as to who the main antagonist was from the beginning, but the way it was kept from the other characters in the book was genius. One of my favorite parts of the whole book would have to be how the antagonists own daughter, with whom she was very close, had no idea it was her mother that was responsible for the pandemic. The book centered on the race to find and cure a virus that targets women as a way to lessen the over population of the world. With an added twist, those infected die within twenty- four hours. This book literally kept me on the edge of my seat to the very last page. It is by far one of the most well written books I have ever read and will forever hold its place in my top five books of all time. I could not ask for a single thing to be changed or remade in the whole book, there is just no reason to do so. And the element of a past relationship between the protagonist, Jack, and the antagonist, Rachel, was a perfect way to add depth into the background and current events of the story. I have never read a book with more detail or vivid description than this. The author, Stephen Kyle, did an incredible job and kept it exciting till the very last letter. I personally cannot think of a single way that this book could be improved in any way. There is absolutely nothing that I can think of that made me dislike or lose interest in this book. I couldn’t have asked for anything more, and even if I could it would be virtually impossible to improve this book with it. I would recommend this to literally everyone with the exception of people who are not able to handle vivid description of gore, blood, or anything along those lines. There is no reason that someone should avoid reading this book if they can handle the vivid description and matter of fact by doing so they would be missing out on what might be one of the best experiences of their lives.

[Jacob Brewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I give this three stars because the last 100-150 pages the book got pretty good. Over all, it was just basic. The plot was thin, the motivation for characters was thin and the female and male characters aren't written very well. The author seem to think that every male and female character should have an immediate attraction to each other and there is way too much alluding to sex when they are alone. The author doesn't seem to know how male and female interactions without them spontaneously moving on to sex.

Characters: All top of their fields, best of the best, headstrong, men are men, women are strong and independent

Jack is written like the author already has a Hollywood Action Star picked out for him. Extremely good looking. Man's man, a manly man. Known by everybody. Top in his field. Everyone at the top of all the disease agencies want him. He jumps into action anytime something happens and always finds himself in places he shouldn't really have access to. He does have a past he's ashamed of which adds depth. Every women is captivated by his attractiveness.

Racheal is the top of her field and supper rich. She runs a company that has branches outside the USA. She is a strong independent women who knows what she wants and isn't afraid of doing what ever it takes to get it. She's also attractive and can't get over her want and need for Jack. She also comes up with the poor plot of releasing a virus in multiple cities if her Education of Women isn't implemented by the US president.

Tori is a political public affaires specialist. Top in her field. Best of the best. Strong, independent. Good looking. Can get the ball rolling. Able to work the public and politicians. She has the resources and knowhow to draw up public support to take on the white house.

Carson is high up in the FBI. Good looking. Strong, manly man. He is tops in the FBI working to try to locate and bring down the group or person responsible for the terrorist attacks

All in all, I've read better books with better plots and better story lines. The whole only way to stop over population is to educate girls in poor countries around the world is just a hollow plot line and sorta stupid. Just here in the US you have many births a year of young women who have an education above primary school. We have entire tv shows about it like "16 and Pregnant".

[Peter Blomquist · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent thriller!

[Gertie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wandering through Half Price books recently, a book by this author caught my eye. Right next to it was this book. I thought, "What the heck" and bought both of them, hoping I'd discovered a new author to follow.

Yup, this was a good one. Nice pace, interesting storyline, and it even makes you think about a few things. But most of all, it was entertaining. Truth be told, that's pretty much all I look for in a book. :-)

This author showed a nice knack for revealing information at a pace that keeps you involved in the story. Good read.

I'm looking forward to reading the other one I bought by him. ("The Experiment")

Memorability factor: 8/10

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took me a few start-and-stops to get into this book. Overall, it was an OK read. Kinda typical in terms of plotline. I would have liked it to be more about the science and effects of Artemis, as it was at the beginning, but it quickly tended more towards the political side of the outbreak, and my general reading interests are more science than politics. That said, I do think the author went into pretty good detail when he was focused on the science.
Good book to buy secondhand or from a baragin bin, kinda of a one-read-and-done book.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a while, but the story really brought me in straight from the back cover. I was a bit disappointed the book didn't explain how exactly certain viruses were attacking only women. I started running ideas from the beginning, and that really fueled my desire to read on. Other than that, and the typical guy over 45 slowly winning over the 32 yr (max) female story....Great book.

[William · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thriller about a terrorist demanding global change in education in exchange for not releasing a horrifying bio-weapon aimed at women. An easy read but a bit cheesy in the amount of liberal propaganda thrown in the mix.

[Gary Barrentine]

The story kept moving and kept you entertained and wondering about the outcome.

[Dollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. Didn't understand a lot of the scientific stuff. Definitely a book with a message.

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book! It's a page-turner for sure.