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The Plague Trilogy #2
Pestilence
A race against the clock...
The most lethal virus in history has begun its spread to the mainland United States. Fast-spreading and with the ability to take over the host's immune system, the pathogen seems unstoppable.
A fight for survival...
Dr. Samantha Bower of the Centers for Disease Control has encountered the virus before and it nearly cost her her life. Now, with the disease spreading among the civilian population at an incredible pace, the military has stepped in and declared martial law.
Dr. Bower's own sister is caught in the middle when she is apprehended in the quarantine zone. Samantha must fight not only the worst nature has to offer, but her own government as well if she wishes to save her family.
A looming threat...
A mysterious man is killing those that could stop the virus. Leaving a trail of bodies in his wake, his motivations are unclear.
And he has chosen a new target: Samantha Bower.
The most lethal virus in history has begun its spread to the mainland United States. Fast-spreading and with the ability to take over the host's immune system, the pathogen seems unstoppable.
A fight for survival...
Dr. Samantha Bower of the Centers for Disease Control has encountered the virus before and it nearly cost her her life. Now, with the disease spreading among the civilian population at an incredible pace, the military has stepped in and declared martial law.
Dr. Bower's own sister is caught in the middle when she is apprehended in the quarantine zone. Samantha must fight not only the worst nature has to offer, but her own government as well if she wishes to save her family.
A looming threat...
A mysterious man is killing those that could stop the virus. Leaving a trail of bodies in his wake, his motivations are unclear.
And he has chosen a new target: Samantha Bower.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 11, 2013
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Victor Methos
75 books2,092 followersVictor Methos is the Edgar Award nominated bestselling author of over forty novels. He has been a criminal and civil rights lawyer in the Mountain West, conducting over 100 trials, and produces two books a year with his dog Fraiser by his side.
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October 20, 2020
The format of this book is much the same as book 1. The same two central characters from the first book reappear in this book....that's the same two medical experts that don't seem have any medical role to perform. Their purpose was a wild goose chase across the States to find the needle-in-the-haystack heroine's sister in one of many internment camps holding much of California's citizens. Yeah, right.
Much of the focus of the plot is on the plight of a man separated from his daughter. Not much of a medical thriller there. Equal time is give to a contract killer eliminating medical professionals. Ok, a little bit of a thriller there if you can disregard things like his lower leg separating form his knee and then being able to run soon after.
At the end of book one I was a bit confused as to the cause of the outbreak. It appeared that it was a balance-of-power bio-weapon between nations, that was somehow released. This time it's a group that want to reduce the world's population to less than 20,000 people and start again from the ground up. It was all way too unrealistic and I found it all quite laborious and every character seemed inept.
If you enjoyed #1 you'll no doubt like this sequel. It just about entertained me enough to download the last in the trilogy
Much of the focus of the plot is on the plight of a man separated from his daughter. Not much of a medical thriller there. Equal time is give to a contract killer eliminating medical professionals. Ok, a little bit of a thriller there if you can disregard things like his lower leg separating form his knee and then being able to run soon after.
At the end of book one I was a bit confused as to the cause of the outbreak. It appeared that it was a balance-of-power bio-weapon between nations, that was somehow released. This time it's a group that want to reduce the world's population to less than 20,000 people and start again from the ground up. It was all way too unrealistic and I found it all quite laborious and every character seemed inept.
If you enjoyed #1 you'll no doubt like this sequel. It just about entertained me enough to download the last in the trilogy
May 29, 2017
Dr. Samantha Bower of the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta is back in action when Agent X, the deadly virus that like a combo of smallpox and Ebola is no longer confined to Oahu but has spread to California. The government and military are quarantining the state and locking LA residents in internment camps. Samantha's sister and her family are in LA on vacation so Samantha and Duncan get a military flight in to try to battle the virus again. Only this time someone is murdering people deemed likely to find a cure.
February 2, 2023
This was pretty much a repeat of the first book, with a little variation. Interesting enough to plug along to the next and last book in the series.
July 28, 2019
The plague Book 2
Not as good as book 1. There were too many loose ends, like why the Hawaii incident was so faded from memory. Then Ian was unbelievably slow to pull the trigger.
No huge hunt for the perpetrators after it was a clear terrorist incident.
Well, I might as well read Book 3
Not as good as book 1. There were too many loose ends, like why the Hawaii incident was so faded from memory. Then Ian was unbelievably slow to pull the trigger.
No huge hunt for the perpetrators after it was a clear terrorist incident.
Well, I might as well read Book 3
February 21, 2021
After reading the first part of this trilogy I wrote: "A great read, very appropriate at this time. I must say that a trilogy is a bit much, with some trimming and good editing this might have been an exceptional medical thriller in one novel. Now, three novels, however good and exciting is perhaps a bit too much."
This second part of the trilogy proves my point. The plot just keeps meandering on and on, and doesn't seem to go anywhere. And I have still one more book to go... Help!
Again: a good editor might have been helpful to avoid the endless repetitions of fact-stating, of descriptions etcetera. A very good writer (say Michael Chrighton) might have made a very good novel out of this (or maybe he already has...).
This second part of the trilogy proves my point. The plot just keeps meandering on and on, and doesn't seem to go anywhere. And I have still one more book to go... Help!
Again: a good editor might have been helpful to avoid the endless repetitions of fact-stating, of descriptions etcetera. A very good writer (say Michael Chrighton) might have made a very good novel out of this (or maybe he already has...).
September 24, 2017
"A Looming Threat To Our Nation"
In this second book of the series, Dr. Samantha Bower of the Centers for Disease Control has barely survived in the jungles of South America. She's safely back in the U.S. but the brutal virus has now moved into California. It's sweeping quickly through the entire state where now the military has stepped in and closed the borders, declaring martial law. A quarantine zone has been established. Within this zone, Sam's family exists. She's ready to battle the U.S. government. This is an awesome story ... almost apocalyptic. It's truly a good, scary story. I'm now on to the third thriller of this trilogy.
In this second book of the series, Dr. Samantha Bower of the Centers for Disease Control has barely survived in the jungles of South America. She's safely back in the U.S. but the brutal virus has now moved into California. It's sweeping quickly through the entire state where now the military has stepped in and closed the borders, declaring martial law. A quarantine zone has been established. Within this zone, Sam's family exists. She's ready to battle the U.S. government. This is an awesome story ... almost apocalyptic. It's truly a good, scary story. I'm now on to the third thriller of this trilogy.
October 11, 2020
I like Methos as a writer. However, I found this book to be too unrealistic. Maybe that is the point of the novel; however, it is unsettling. And it does not end --- no denouement. In order to find out what happens next, the third in the trilogy must be read. I am not going to mention any part of the plot as others have, but I hope that in this time of the corona virus that has killed over 210,000 Americans and sickened over a million others, this 'plague' that Methos describes has a 'positive' ending. A lot of us need the 'good guys' to win. Eradicate the virus that is rapidly killing the world's people.
January 12, 2024
Quirky, unrealistic and painful read.
Should have quit after page one, but I almost NEVER stop a book once started. My bad. So glad to be done. This one is so graphically disgusting that it isn’t even realistic. It is an attempt at tainting everything beautiful and leaves the reader feeling sad and hopeless. Very disappointed with Victor Methos who is an author I have read and liked. Don’t pick up this book if you’re looking for ANY positivity. It’s not there. Not even very imaginative and totally predictable in a bad way.
Should have quit after page one, but I almost NEVER stop a book once started. My bad. So glad to be done. This one is so graphically disgusting that it isn’t even realistic. It is an attempt at tainting everything beautiful and leaves the reader feeling sad and hopeless. Very disappointed with Victor Methos who is an author I have read and liked. Don’t pick up this book if you’re looking for ANY positivity. It’s not there. Not even very imaginative and totally predictable in a bad way.
September 21, 2024
The second book in The Plague Trilogy. They believed they’d contained Agent X to Honolulu, but they were wrong. 100 reported cases in California and the authorities decide to shut off the whole state. Sam’s sister & family are there. There’s no one allowed in or out and martial law is in place. The idea is simple enough. Round everyone into camps for the quarantine period, then it will all be over. Except that nothing is quite that simple……Meanwhile a man, who has flown in on a private jet is systematically hunting down individuals but to what end?
June 18, 2020
Errors
Once they were on the road again, he pulled out his phone and checked the next name before he said, “Head to the 405. We got a thirty-minute drive ahead of us.” [phones are down—no internet].
The stranger came out of the room and sprinted toward her. [sprinted? when his leg is separated at the knee?]
Once they were on the road again, he pulled out his phone and checked the next name before he said, “Head to the 405. We got a thirty-minute drive ahead of us.” [phones are down—no internet].
The stranger came out of the room and sprinted toward her. [sprinted? when his leg is separated at the knee?]
September 2, 2019
Exciting (spoilers)
I was so disappointed that Duncan died. I had such high hopes for him and Sam. The end of the world seems absolutely terrifying. I wonder why the title of this one was pestilence. I was expecting bugs.
I was so disappointed that Duncan died. I had such high hopes for him and Sam. The end of the world seems absolutely terrifying. I wonder why the title of this one was pestilence. I was expecting bugs.
April 21, 2020
Great...it left me wanting to read the next book to find out how this all ends
Surprisingly how exact the events leading to a pandemic getting out of control, can be. A virus must take its course!
Surprisingly how exact the events leading to a pandemic getting out of control, can be. A virus must take its course!
February 24, 2023
Pestilence
Exciting thriller about a lethal virus spreading faster than it can be contained. The writing is good, the characters will stay with me. I’m on to the next in the series.
Exciting thriller about a lethal virus spreading faster than it can be contained. The writing is good, the characters will stay with me. I’m on to the next in the series.
January 2, 2024
Well this was rubbish.
It was more of the same and it truly felt like a filler book.
I guess I might finish the trilogy, but to be honest, not even sure
Again, it's a good book. Filled with twist and turn and lots of gore.
I just know the author can do much better
It was more of the same and it truly felt like a filler book.
I guess I might finish the trilogy, but to be honest, not even sure
Again, it's a good book. Filled with twist and turn and lots of gore.
I just know the author can do much better
February 6, 2018
A new virus has been discovered!
Dr. Bowers of the CDC continues her battle against man and virus, both bent on ending the world as we know it, in this medical thriller.
Dr. Bowers of the CDC continues her battle against man and virus, both bent on ending the world as we know it, in this medical thriller.
March 3, 2018
I’m not happy with this book in who they decided to kill off!! Why?!
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August 14, 2018
Sped through it!
This one is even better than the first! Kept me engaged and in suspense wondering what would happen next. Downloading the third book now !
This one is even better than the first! Kept me engaged and in suspense wondering what would happen next. Downloading the third book now !
January 1, 2020
Disappointing
Disappointing, too sensational, too many characters, altogether a bad read.
Please rather Stick to writing your lawyer stories. A bad read
Disappointing, too sensational, too many characters, altogether a bad read.
Please rather Stick to writing your lawyer stories. A bad read
September 3, 2020
No fracking good
Was this written by an 11 year old impaired dummy? This kind if garbage ticks me off. I am now Done wif amazon.
Was this written by an 11 year old impaired dummy? This kind if garbage ticks me off. I am now Done wif amazon.
January 4, 2021
I like the author, but this is much too unrealistic and far fetched for me. At least Duncan and god are gone. As disappointing as these 2 books were, I will still read the 3rd.
March 27, 2021
Kindaslo
I wanted to see what came next in the story but had to hang on for too long before getting more
Interested. Hope that next book moves faster.
I wanted to see what came next in the story but had to hang on for too long before getting more
Interested. Hope that next book moves faster.
August 11, 2021
A medical thriller
This books makes you wonder what lengths governments will go to stop a virus, this about a new strain of small pox
This books makes you wonder what lengths governments will go to stop a virus, this about a new strain of small pox
Read
August 14, 2021Not as grabbing as his other genres, but still worth reading.
February 22, 2023
After living through COVID, I was amazed at the same things suffered within this book, namely misinformation, Big Brother, psychosis, inflation, etc. Really good read.
Recommend next in series.
Recommend next in series.
June 9, 2024
Brilliant
Scary, fast-paced, gory and highly addictive. After living through covid it's also frighteningly realistic. Looking forward to the conclusion of this trilogy.
Scary, fast-paced, gory and highly addictive. After living through covid it's also frighteningly realistic. Looking forward to the conclusion of this trilogy.
June 29, 2024
Brilliant! Well plotted and completely addictive!
March 12, 2025
Wow. Another winner by this talented author. I was not happy with some of the choices the author made with characters but I did understand them. Going to download book 3 and start it immediately!
October 28, 2014
Good, economical read
Pestilence is, overall, a good genre book. The writing is tight and moves the story along. This makes for some undeveloped characters but the reader can fill in the blanks. The author, Victor Methos, is spinning a yarn and you have to meet him part of the way. I am not qualified to judge the science in the story, but it seems believable enough for the story. I read the first book of the trilogy and enjoyed it enough to seek out the second part , and now the third part. Methos raises, but does not explore, issues of ethics related to the military, modern medicine, and personal responsibility. On the other hand, he provides enough to get the reader thinking.
Pestilence is, overall, a good genre book. The writing is tight and moves the story along. This makes for some undeveloped characters but the reader can fill in the blanks. The author, Victor Methos, is spinning a yarn and you have to meet him part of the way. I am not qualified to judge the science in the story, but it seems believable enough for the story. I read the first book of the trilogy and enjoyed it enough to seek out the second part , and now the third part. Methos raises, but does not explore, issues of ethics related to the military, modern medicine, and personal responsibility. On the other hand, he provides enough to get the reader thinking.
October 4, 2013
I did not realize this was book two in a series until I was half-way through it, but it does a fine job on its own until the dangling end. Well-written, with some good action sequences, but not overly dramatic as some of the genre can be.
A new and fatal virus outbreak is carried to California and spreads from there as the government and the military try to control the virus by ineffectively blockading California. The CDC in the meantime is trying to develop a vaccine as the virus mutates faster than they can work with it.
A new and fatal virus outbreak is carried to California and spreads from there as the government and the military try to control the virus by ineffectively blockading California. The CDC in the meantime is trying to develop a vaccine as the virus mutates faster than they can work with it.
September 14, 2014
Marshal law
I understand this book is a trilogy. I've read Plague it was awesome. Pestilence took up where Plague left off. The Plague has spread to the mainland, California. The government/military declared Marshal law, closed borders halted inter, phone. Then citizens were rounded up like cattle and put them in pens. The order was to detain citizen's and /or shoot infected citizens. The world was falling into choas. Sam was still a target for.assassins. What is this world capable of doing? I can't wait to read the next series in this book
I understand this book is a trilogy. I've read Plague it was awesome. Pestilence took up where Plague left off. The Plague has spread to the mainland, California. The government/military declared Marshal law, closed borders halted inter, phone. Then citizens were rounded up like cattle and put them in pens. The order was to detain citizen's and /or shoot infected citizens. The world was falling into choas. Sam was still a target for.assassins. What is this world capable of doing? I can't wait to read the next series in this book
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