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The Oasis of Filth
From its seemingly innocuous beginning, The Oasis of Filth is the chronicle of the outbreak of a mysterious disease that ravages mankind. The story is told by a doctor in suburban Maryland who is on the front lines of discovering the disease, but finds himself quickly overwhelmed by a world that collapses into paranoia, fear and loneliness. He makes an unexpected connection to Rosa, a beautiful woman half his age with an inquisitive nature and inherent sense of hope and resourcefulness, and together they go on a sprawling journey across the eastern United States, finding danger, hope, and possibly even the salvation of the world.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2013
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Keith Soares
32 books27 followersKeith Soares is an independent American speculative fiction author who has a potentially unhealthy obsession with Godzilla, so it’s no coincidence that kaiju have made it into some of his stories. His favorite question to ask when writing is, “How would I respond if that really happened, right now?” If he saw a raving, bloodthirsty shamble, he’d call it a zombie. If he suddenly couldn’t be hurt by fire, he’d call that superpowers. If he could harness electricity at will, he’d call that magic.
More than anything, Keith writes stories about family, whether that means the parents that gave birth to you or the friends you’ve had for years. His characters are fiercely loyal, though they often feel like they aren’t up to the job of whatever disaster they’re living through. We all feel that way, sometimes.
Keith's novels include The Oasis of Filth, the John Black series (beginning with For I Could Lift My Finger and Black Out the Sun), the Lightning Hopkins series (beginning with Struck), and White Fire.
More than anything, Keith writes stories about family, whether that means the parents that gave birth to you or the friends you’ve had for years. His characters are fiercely loyal, though they often feel like they aren’t up to the job of whatever disaster they’re living through. We all feel that way, sometimes.
Keith's novels include The Oasis of Filth, the John Black series (beginning with For I Could Lift My Finger and Black Out the Sun), the Lightning Hopkins series (beginning with Struck), and White Fire.
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July 27, 2014
NOTE: I've just heard from the author that this book has been made permanently free on amazon.com/.co.uk I think most of my goodreads friends (the one's who like horror/sci-fi) would like this. It's free so why not?
I didn’t mean to read this all in one day, but I had to stay up to finish it. Normally, I’m able to put even exciting books down and go to sleep, but this one kept me awake and wanting more.
I would say this is a four-star book, but the author deserves a bonus for doing such a good job on his first book. It was well-written and edited. The characters were believable and the story was exciting.
I agree that the book should have been longer. A little more plot development and hardship along the way would have made this a definite five-star. I will be sure to read the sequel. If you’re thinking of reading this, please do. The author deserves some recognition and encouragement to continue what he’s doing.
Added March 1, 2014:
The second book in the series is a definite 5-star. I really liked it. Check it out if you liked this.
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I didn’t mean to read this all in one day, but I had to stay up to finish it. Normally, I’m able to put even exciting books down and go to sleep, but this one kept me awake and wanting more.
I would say this is a four-star book, but the author deserves a bonus for doing such a good job on his first book. It was well-written and edited. The characters were believable and the story was exciting.
I agree that the book should have been longer. A little more plot development and hardship along the way would have made this a definite five-star. I will be sure to read the sequel. If you’re thinking of reading this, please do. The author deserves some recognition and encouragement to continue what he’s doing.
Added March 1, 2014:
The second book in the series is a definite 5-star. I really liked it. Check it out if you liked this.
Remember to support independent writers by writing a review! They need it 1,000 times more than established writers do.
September 1, 2013
I'm not normally into zombie thrillers, but this had a more intellectual spin, with medical science, a futuristic look at our country, and a trip down I-95, including a shout-out to my own hometown. It was a fun book to read and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an intelligent twist on otherwise typical themes. I really enjoyed it.
July 22, 2017
Bonus points for the cool title of this book, "The Oasis of Filth," which conjures up for me visions of all sorts of nastiness. This is a smart zombie book. Not about smart zombies, but a story told from the point of view of an older medical doctor who discovers the new disease, a strange combination of leprosy and rabies that causes a homicidal rage in the infected. As society collapses, safe enclaves are created behind walled cities that obsess over cleanliness as a safeguard against infection. The story is well told, the pacing is swift, and the ending unexpected. I'm very much interested to see where the story goes next.
August 27, 2013
A real pageturner, this one — from its scary-plausible beginning, to its portrait of life on the road in and around post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C., to its slam-bang ending. Bonus points for a terrific title.
August 30, 2013
Great book - well written. Read it straight through because it held my attention. Thought it was impressive for a first book. You will enjoy it!
August 1, 2017
A very slow start for me. The first 20-30% of the book almost had me quitting it. But I was glad I stayed to the end. It really picked up after getting over the introduction and setup. I'm not sure about things, especially gas, working after that long a period. It's my understanding that typical gasoline has a shelf life of 3 to 12 months. With special treatments and additives, up to 2 or 3 years...
September 29, 2013
In a nutshell, I want this book to be longer. Not because I wanted the characters to live or that I wanted to continue reading. No, I want it to be longer because it needs to be longer.
In the first third of the book, the author does an outstanding job of creating a voice and tone that I just love. It's interesting and it weaves a beautiful thread through the canvas required to sustain the story. I can instantly attach to your protagonist. He then introduces Rosa and I understand her as a person, albeit not quite as much as I did the doctor. However, she continues to expand as the story unfolds during the middle third. The way the early chapters end is also just divine. Hanging on with suspense! Gets me to keep reading just one more chapter... And one more... Ok, one more.
But somewhere in the middle, the story starts to speed up and much of that beautiful character development gets dropped in favor of focusing very precisely on less important details like directions, landmarks, specific roads, and whatnot. The characters begin to flatten and suddenly I forgot why I cared about them to begin with. Once they get to the Oasis, the book becomes too matter-of-fact, too clinical, too full of minutiae, and again, I want to understand the people who have lived there more than I'm allowed to. The chapters seem to end at points that aren't leaving me hanging on like they did in the first part and I can't quite understand what is happening to my protagonists. The zombie scenes are a flash of blurry activity that I can't picture in my head and then suddenly. It. All. Just. Ends.
So to bring it back and not be a book basher, because I am incredibly impressed at the first published book, the author's ability to create characters as evidenced by the first few chapters is his strong suit, particularly in voice/tone. I think if he can continue that style from the beginning all the way through in the next work (because there should be a next work) and the author can add more dimension to the "action" scenes, he will nail it. I compare my feelings on the first part of this novel to why I love Stephen King's early work-his character development woven into brilliant storytelling is marvelous. Many of his books were long but that allowed the reader to full connect to the situation and the ones struggling to deal with it. The author started to do this and I was reading with my jaw dropping the further I got into it. I thought "holy ---- this is GOOD" and then it dropped off. And I wanted what I had in the beginning and unfortunately, that was gone.
In short, bravo. I am amazed at the author's early chops, specifically with regard to the mental imagery of the main characters and the stylistic ease with which he presents them. Keith Soares has quite a skill there and I'm sure he will continue to hone it.
In the first third of the book, the author does an outstanding job of creating a voice and tone that I just love. It's interesting and it weaves a beautiful thread through the canvas required to sustain the story. I can instantly attach to your protagonist. He then introduces Rosa and I understand her as a person, albeit not quite as much as I did the doctor. However, she continues to expand as the story unfolds during the middle third. The way the early chapters end is also just divine. Hanging on with suspense! Gets me to keep reading just one more chapter... And one more... Ok, one more.
But somewhere in the middle, the story starts to speed up and much of that beautiful character development gets dropped in favor of focusing very precisely on less important details like directions, landmarks, specific roads, and whatnot. The characters begin to flatten and suddenly I forgot why I cared about them to begin with. Once they get to the Oasis, the book becomes too matter-of-fact, too clinical, too full of minutiae, and again, I want to understand the people who have lived there more than I'm allowed to. The chapters seem to end at points that aren't leaving me hanging on like they did in the first part and I can't quite understand what is happening to my protagonists. The zombie scenes are a flash of blurry activity that I can't picture in my head and then suddenly. It. All. Just. Ends.
So to bring it back and not be a book basher, because I am incredibly impressed at the first published book, the author's ability to create characters as evidenced by the first few chapters is his strong suit, particularly in voice/tone. I think if he can continue that style from the beginning all the way through in the next work (because there should be a next work) and the author can add more dimension to the "action" scenes, he will nail it. I compare my feelings on the first part of this novel to why I love Stephen King's early work-his character development woven into brilliant storytelling is marvelous. Many of his books were long but that allowed the reader to full connect to the situation and the ones struggling to deal with it. The author started to do this and I was reading with my jaw dropping the further I got into it. I thought "holy ---- this is GOOD" and then it dropped off. And I wanted what I had in the beginning and unfortunately, that was gone.
In short, bravo. I am amazed at the author's early chops, specifically with regard to the mental imagery of the main characters and the stylistic ease with which he presents them. Keith Soares has quite a skill there and I'm sure he will continue to hone it.
August 25, 2017
The one thing I liked was having the combination of leprosy and rabies starting a zombie outbreak. But we never get told how patient zero ends up with both diseases or why every country in the world reported this strange medical issue at the same time. How did they become zombies? How exactly does the lack of hygiene begin mini outbreaks? How does not cleaning your clothes or house turn you into a zombie? None of this is addressed in the section of the book I read.
Instead it is one long description of the events over the last ten years from the start of the zombie virus until present day, where survivors are living in walled cities and hygiene obsession is your protection against infection. We have this doctor telling us about the first patient he had, the outbreak, the government building walls around cities, the strict hygiene rules, the lack of personal possessions, the grim life where you trust nobody and keep your head down. There is a lot of description about what life is like behind the walls and how people disappear if they don't follow hygiene rules.
There was a lot of the doctor thinking about a rumoured place called Oasis where people lived free, the way things were before the zombies. The doctor thinks about it and thinks about his friend talking to him about it but doesn't know if it exists or where it is or what it would be like there. There are a ton of stats about population and infection and zombie numbers and I felt there was too much of this.
There is so little dialogue in the book and when you do get a few lines, it feels forced, unrealistic and not very interesting. It's all about wondering where Oasis is or thinking about how grim life is, all things that have been described constantly already. There is so much detail about everything, but no time is spent really developing the characters. The doctor tells you about his new friend but we don't really connect with her because it is all tell and no show. And where are the zombies anyway?
This was very heavy going and I got bogged down by it. Not for me.
Instead it is one long description of the events over the last ten years from the start of the zombie virus until present day, where survivors are living in walled cities and hygiene obsession is your protection against infection. We have this doctor telling us about the first patient he had, the outbreak, the government building walls around cities, the strict hygiene rules, the lack of personal possessions, the grim life where you trust nobody and keep your head down. There is a lot of description about what life is like behind the walls and how people disappear if they don't follow hygiene rules.
There was a lot of the doctor thinking about a rumoured place called Oasis where people lived free, the way things were before the zombies. The doctor thinks about it and thinks about his friend talking to him about it but doesn't know if it exists or where it is or what it would be like there. There are a ton of stats about population and infection and zombie numbers and I felt there was too much of this.
There is so little dialogue in the book and when you do get a few lines, it feels forced, unrealistic and not very interesting. It's all about wondering where Oasis is or thinking about how grim life is, all things that have been described constantly already. There is so much detail about everything, but no time is spent really developing the characters. The doctor tells you about his new friend but we don't really connect with her because it is all tell and no show. And where are the zombies anyway?
This was very heavy going and I got bogged down by it. Not for me.
April 13, 2014
I just finished reading "The Oasis of Filth" and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was quite different from the majority of novels in the zombie genre, but in those differences were some truly great decisions by the author in creating a post apocalyptic environment, and mind set, that is unlike any other I have ever read, and I have read literally over a hundred books by now dealing with post apocalyptic worlds. From the concept that was developed on how the virus is thought to be spread, to how those potentially infected are dealt with, each of these ideas were completely unique ideas that I thought showed a great deal of creativity. The main characters were engaging, and the overall plot was one I enjoyed from the first page to the last... I really enjoyed all of the things that made this tale different from any other I have read to date. I would not only recommend this book to anyone who enjoys post apocalyptic stories, but even more so to those interested in a different view of how the end of the world just might turn out compared to the usual options we have come to expect in zombie novels! I will be keeping a watchful eye out for any future works by this talented new author!
January 17, 2015
I read this book early in 2014, and I'm afraid I don't agree with the high reviews on it. I thought it needed a much tougher edit. It has a great premise, but I didn't enjoy the style of the writing itself, which came across as over-complicated and confusing, with stiff and unrealistic dialog. I won't be reading the sequel.
It's a quick read though, and certainly a lot of people around here seem to enjoy it. It's definitely not for me, but that's just my opinion.
It's a quick read though, and certainly a lot of people around here seem to enjoy it. It's definitely not for me, but that's just my opinion.
October 21, 2014
Excellent
I really enjoyed this book! It was exciting and kept my interest! I definitely see this book becoming a movie and I can't wait to read Part 2!
I really enjoyed this book! It was exciting and kept my interest! I definitely see this book becoming a movie and I can't wait to read Part 2!
July 3, 2017
3.5 stars for the most part.
A disease that is part rabies part leprosy has wiped out much of the country. Humans can apparently survive with this disease for a while living in an enraged state, and referred to as zombies (but they're not dead, so I don't get the "zombie" term).
The narrator was a doctor prior to the world collapsing, and now lives in the walled city of Washington DC - cities exist pretty much on their own now, and the main rule is cleanliness above all else, otherwise you might catch the disease and become a "zombie". He meets a young woman named Rosa who has heard of a place called the Oasis, where people live free of walls.
They escaped DC, I cant' remember what exactly Rosa was arrested for, but she escapes and the two of them travel the country to find the Oasis, find it, figure out a cure for the disease, escape the Oasis when it falls due to idiots overwhelming it when Atlanta falls and then try to bring the cure to DC where Rosa is shot outside the walls. It's a 3 part series, there was some decent story telling and a lot of just wandering. it was ok, and I may read the rest eventually.
A disease that is part rabies part leprosy has wiped out much of the country. Humans can apparently survive with this disease for a while living in an enraged state, and referred to as zombies (but they're not dead, so I don't get the "zombie" term).
The narrator was a doctor prior to the world collapsing, and now lives in the walled city of Washington DC - cities exist pretty much on their own now, and the main rule is cleanliness above all else, otherwise you might catch the disease and become a "zombie". He meets a young woman named Rosa who has heard of a place called the Oasis, where people live free of walls.
They escaped DC, I cant' remember what exactly Rosa was arrested for, but she escapes and the two of them travel the country to find the Oasis, find it, figure out a cure for the disease, escape the Oasis when it falls due to idiots overwhelming it when Atlanta falls and then try to bring the cure to DC where Rosa is shot outside the walls. It's a 3 part series, there was some decent story telling and a lot of just wandering. it was ok, and I may read the rest eventually.
September 8, 2020
Entertaining dystopian novel!
This dystopian tale is well-written and I came to care for the two main characters. Unfortunately, it is terrifying to me because I believe the final outcome is very close to what would happen in the real world under similar circumstances. I enjoyed reading The Oasis of Filth and look forward to book two in this series.
I’m not sure of where I got this book but this is my honest and freely given opinion.
This dystopian tale is well-written and I came to care for the two main characters. Unfortunately, it is terrifying to me because I believe the final outcome is very close to what would happen in the real world under similar circumstances. I enjoyed reading The Oasis of Filth and look forward to book two in this series.
I’m not sure of where I got this book but this is my honest and freely given opinion.
January 26, 2017
Great
Wish it was novel length so I didn't have to look for parts 2 & 3. Loved the story and the way it was presented. Strong characters, good descriptions and a great storyline makes for a great read.
Wish it was novel length so I didn't have to look for parts 2 & 3. Loved the story and the way it was presented. Strong characters, good descriptions and a great storyline makes for a great read.
September 16, 2018
KS has penned and apocalypse novel about a disease that attacks mankind. A doctor and an a assistant follow the disease up the Eastern Coastline to determine the first case and what caused the deaths of 250 million people overnight. This is an excellent SYFY read for the genre.....DEHS
August 30, 2021
A horrific mix of diseases
I like the concept of the 2 diseases mixing into a zombie like conclusion of humanity but it could have been fleshed out better. It seems like it was hurried along at the expense of adjectives.
I like the concept of the 2 diseases mixing into a zombie like conclusion of humanity but it could have been fleshed out better. It seems like it was hurried along at the expense of adjectives.
January 6, 2018
Really enjoyed reading this
January 9, 2019
Worth reading but not something I'd rave about. If 3.5 stars had been possible I'd have given it that.
April 2, 2019
Good book
I was so happy there at the end, and then it happened. I could hardly believe it. All I could think was no.
I was so happy there at the end, and then it happened. I could hardly believe it. All I could think was no.
May 20, 2019
Really loved it.
Suspenseful, hard to put down. Unexpected ending, made me so sad. Must read the next one to see what happens next.
Suspenseful, hard to put down. Unexpected ending, made me so sad. Must read the next one to see what happens next.
August 4, 2019
Zombies
I have a high rating because the story was fast moving and edge of your seat stuff highly entertaining can't wait for part 2
I have a high rating because the story was fast moving and edge of your seat stuff highly entertaining can't wait for part 2
March 22, 2017
I'm usually not a 'zombie story' reader and I almost didn't read this one after the first couple of pages. But it was already interesting so I read on. Glad I did; I don't know that I would call it a typical zombie story. Even though it was hinted at in the beginning, I did not expect the ending. I encourage science fiction and horror readers give this a try.
November 23, 2015
“Stay clean. Stay alive.” It was our mantra.
Mixing a dose of leprosy with a dash of the rabies pox brings about the ubiquitous zombie apocalypse in Keith Soares The Oasis of Filth, where the last remnants of disease-free humanity seek shelter in walled, Orwellian city-states. With no way to counter the viral outbreak, filth is tantamount to infection, and humanity’s last hope lies in rumors of a hidden colony where individual freedom -- and maybe even a cure for the plague -- exist.
The story is entertaining enough, though there’s also not a lot that you wouldn’t expect from your average ‘zombie’ survival story. On the plus side, Soares provides a digestible origin to his zombie epidemic, creates a suitably sinister, dystopian society within the claustrophobic walls of Washington, DC, and keeps the plot chugging along rather briskly through a first person narrator – who is refreshingly sexagenarian.
However, once outside the walls of Washington, DC, its pretty much plot standard for the genre -- zombie survivalist groups, search-for-cure, right down to the proverbial RV for conveyance. Not bad and not at all poorly told, just not all that original. More prickly is the book’s timeline; ten years have supposedly passed since the plague outbreak, but the world-beyond-the-walls seems ‘in a bit too good of shape’ for that much time to have elapsed – not to mention that most of Soares’ zombies (who are decidedly non-supernatural) should have starved to death (or shredded one another to pieces) in a full decade.
Ah well … putting aside the quibbles … The Oasis of Filth easily kept me entertained on long flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta. So … fans of the genre should give this one a go.
August 24, 2015
I've had this book on my Nook since last February. I passed on reading it many times, because the title turned me off. OK, I should have read this much earlier.
This is the first publishing effort by this author, but you wouldn't know it. The book was well put together, appeared to be well edited and used approriate words spelled correctly.
This starts out as if it was going to be a typical zombie book, but it's not. After the intro to the story, we learn that the triggering mechanism for the Zombie behaviour is that it is a disease that combines leperocy and rabies.
A number of years later, we find the now 60 something doctor who opened the story. He has made a friend of a quiet woman (Rosa) half his age who works as one of the government researchers trying to find a cure for the disease.
The story of how a cure for the disease is discovered and then the discovery of the ability to use eggs as a storage facility is interesting.
How it is all lost is a tragedy.
I HAVE to read the next book.
This is the first publishing effort by this author, but you wouldn't know it. The book was well put together, appeared to be well edited and used approriate words spelled correctly.
This starts out as if it was going to be a typical zombie book, but it's not. After the intro to the story, we learn that the triggering mechanism for the Zombie behaviour is that it is a disease that combines leperocy and rabies.
A number of years later, we find the now 60 something doctor who opened the story. He has made a friend of a quiet woman (Rosa) half his age who works as one of the government researchers trying to find a cure for the disease.
The story of how a cure for the disease is discovered and then the discovery of the ability to use eggs as a storage facility is interesting.
How it is all lost is a tragedy.
I HAVE to read the next book.
August 10, 2014
I read this so quickly that I moved on and completely spaced writing a review. It is a short read and I picked it up free for Kindle.
Part 1 introduces us to an outbreak of disease (unknown origin) that tosses mankind into Orwellian cities for most survivors; with the rest either surviving in the wastelands or becoming zombies; the lucky few find relief in hidden oases (yes, I had to look up the plural for oasis). Those living 'safely' inside cities aren't really living - just working and getting by on the basics. One doctor is drivin to find more of life and a cure for the disease.
The doctor teams with an equally inquisitive partner and leaves the confines of the city in search of answers. I'm going to stop here as the read is short and I don't want to spoil. I will say that Soares doesn't pull any punches and sets up the desire (or need) to continue the story. This book was quite fun and I hope you enjoy it as well.
Part 1 introduces us to an outbreak of disease (unknown origin) that tosses mankind into Orwellian cities for most survivors; with the rest either surviving in the wastelands or becoming zombies; the lucky few find relief in hidden oases (yes, I had to look up the plural for oasis). Those living 'safely' inside cities aren't really living - just working and getting by on the basics. One doctor is drivin to find more of life and a cure for the disease.
The doctor teams with an equally inquisitive partner and leaves the confines of the city in search of answers. I'm going to stop here as the read is short and I don't want to spoil. I will say that Soares doesn't pull any punches and sets up the desire (or need) to continue the story. This book was quite fun and I hope you enjoy it as well.
April 1, 2014
I found Oasis of Filth to be a very facsinating read. The pages truly came to life with such vivid details about this paranormal journey. What I found truly fascinting were the elements of real-life drama, intense suspense, the multiple thrilling scenarios, and certainly the mysterious sequence of events kept the book close to my side and I couldn't put it down. This incredibly talented author is sure to be nominated for his tremendous talents of story-telling and creative writing. I would highly recommend this book and am thrilled that he has writen more - I have already added the entire trilogy to my summer reading list!"
~Adriana & George Sifakis, Authors, S.W.A.K., a novel of ultimate betrayal
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~Adriana & George Sifakis, Authors, S.W.A.K., a novel of ultimate betrayal
www.swakthebook.com
April 13, 2014
It's been a long, long time since the movie "Outbreak" and the viral-apocalypse genre has been sorely lacking. Thank you, Keith Soares, for writing such a classic, tense outbreak plotline! The story is fast paced and absorbing from the get-go, with just enough scientific explanation to suggest plausibility. Bear in mind that this story focuses on the post-outbreak world instead of the initial discovery. It's an interesting, realistic take on the possible warping of human society after a devastating event; showing how humanity's natural protective instincts can have an unintended side effect of cultural stasis. The violence and the exciting fight-or-flight segments are well-balanced with the more reflective and character-developing passages. Keep up the good work, Mr. Soares!
August 16, 2014
Cure for disease vs. Man's evil nature
I dislike first person narrative, and I nearly quit reading when the author chose to call the diseased people "zombies." (I just can't get into the zombie craze.) But I decided to read on, and I'm glad I did, because I found myself interested in the picture of what our world would probably be like if suddenly a horrible disease for which we had no cure were suddenly infecting a large percentage of our population. As expected, the resulting fear and panic brings out what is worst in us. The book is believable, in spite of the "zombie" moniker, and I will probably give the second book in the series a try.
I dislike first person narrative, and I nearly quit reading when the author chose to call the diseased people "zombies." (I just can't get into the zombie craze.) But I decided to read on, and I'm glad I did, because I found myself interested in the picture of what our world would probably be like if suddenly a horrible disease for which we had no cure were suddenly infecting a large percentage of our population. As expected, the resulting fear and panic brings out what is worst in us. The book is believable, in spite of the "zombie" moniker, and I will probably give the second book in the series a try.
December 20, 2014
cannot wait to receive read and review. to be honest i don't remember why i entered to win this book. it doesn't sound like the type of book that i would read, however i do like the concept of changing the world and fixing an apocalyptic situation so i will for sure give it a try and edit my review after reading.
still have not yet had the chance to read. however with the holidays coming up i am hopeful for some down time in order to read this book.
still have not yet had the chance to read. however with the holidays coming up i am hopeful for some down time in order to read this book.
October 2, 2016
A very amazing story in the first person that offers a plausible, if not a down right possibility of world wide change as our world currently has super strains of flu and other lethal forms of super bugs. Scary ! The main characters are dimensional and credible. The story ratchets up the anxiety, and the hope with every page until.......... I won't reveal the ending but by this time the reader is fully invested in the story for a positive outcome. Come and read it ! WOW !!!
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