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Ebola K #2
Ebola K 2
Ebola, Terrorism, and Hope
The Ebola virus in Kapchorwa has mutated into an airborne strain. Terrorists have infected themselves with this new strain and are making their escape from Uganda, bent on spreading the deadly disease to western countries. The CIA is fighting to stop them while the Department of Homeland Security prepares a country for the coming pestilence.
Austin Cooper, left for dead by the terrorists, now finds himself in a country falling apart under the strain of a pestilence that is ravaging its population. But his father, back in Denver believes Austin is dead and must make his fatal choices for dealing with a coming Ebola pandemic while grieving for his lost son.
The Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers
Book 1 in the Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers – on sale now
Book 2 in the Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers – due out on January 25, 2015
Book 3 in the Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers – due out in spring of 2015
The Ebola virus in Kapchorwa has mutated into an airborne strain. Terrorists have infected themselves with this new strain and are making their escape from Uganda, bent on spreading the deadly disease to western countries. The CIA is fighting to stop them while the Department of Homeland Security prepares a country for the coming pestilence.
Austin Cooper, left for dead by the terrorists, now finds himself in a country falling apart under the strain of a pestilence that is ravaging its population. But his father, back in Denver believes Austin is dead and must make his fatal choices for dealing with a coming Ebola pandemic while grieving for his lost son.
The Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers
Book 1 in the Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers – on sale now
Book 2 in the Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers – due out on January 25, 2015
Book 3 in the Ebola K Trilogy of Terrorism Thrillers – due out in spring of 2015
440 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2015
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About the author
Bobby Adair
71 books696 followersA bio is a weird thing to write.
Just trying to imagine presenting the highlights of ME sets off alarm bells in my head. Why would anybody want to know anything about me? What about me is remarkable enough to tell?
When I think about these questions, I recall lying on my bed back in high school, headphones muffed over my ears, heavy metal blasting through my head. As with most teens, music’s power seduced me, and as I listened, I found myself admiring the albums' cover art (yeah, I’m old enough that I used to by LP’s) and I found myself reading about the singers and guitar players and drummers in the liner notes. Why? Because those musicians had created something that was deeply personal, passionate, and wonderfully emotional, and they’d shared it with the world. They’d shared it with me.
It made me want to know them through more than just their music. So, I read.
Through the years, I found myself reading about writers I’d enjoyed, historical figures I’d admired, politicians who weren’t dipshits, and business leaders who’d built great companies. Again, why? Who the hell knows? We’re all just people. I think we find each other interesting. We like to feel connected.
And that was my answer, at least as to the WHY.
On the WHAT I can say about me, for those who feel moved by my work: I’ll give it a quick go.
I was born an Air Force brat and lived in a dozen states before I graduated high school. I’ve worked my way through a wide variety of jobs, left most on a whim, owned businesses, lived through times when I had more money than I knew what to do with, and worried my way through times when I wondered how I’d pay the rent.
Life has been boring at times, and it’s been plenty exciting, too. So far.
I’ve traveled to India, stood atop the tallest mountains around, swam with sharks, smarted-off to cops, and been arrested. I’ve tried beer and weed, but never made a thing of either one. I’ve been brushed too close by death a few times. Thankfully, doctors, EMT’s, and nurses were kind enough to put all the pieces together again. I've ridden my bike so deep into the mountains it felt like I was alone on the edge of heaven, and I've watched the red sun sinking on an evening so clear it looked like it was falling off the edge of the world.
I’ve always had a hard time being where I am, wherever that is. My daydreams forever call from just over the horizon.
I’ve been asked by a dozen bosses where I see myself in five years, and I've lied every time, always telling them what they wanted to hear. Because the only thing I knew for sure, was that I wanted to be anywhere but there.
Find out more:
http://www.bobbyadair.com/
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Just trying to imagine presenting the highlights of ME sets off alarm bells in my head. Why would anybody want to know anything about me? What about me is remarkable enough to tell?
When I think about these questions, I recall lying on my bed back in high school, headphones muffed over my ears, heavy metal blasting through my head. As with most teens, music’s power seduced me, and as I listened, I found myself admiring the albums' cover art (yeah, I’m old enough that I used to by LP’s) and I found myself reading about the singers and guitar players and drummers in the liner notes. Why? Because those musicians had created something that was deeply personal, passionate, and wonderfully emotional, and they’d shared it with the world. They’d shared it with me.
It made me want to know them through more than just their music. So, I read.
Through the years, I found myself reading about writers I’d enjoyed, historical figures I’d admired, politicians who weren’t dipshits, and business leaders who’d built great companies. Again, why? Who the hell knows? We’re all just people. I think we find each other interesting. We like to feel connected.
And that was my answer, at least as to the WHY.
On the WHAT I can say about me, for those who feel moved by my work: I’ll give it a quick go.
I was born an Air Force brat and lived in a dozen states before I graduated high school. I’ve worked my way through a wide variety of jobs, left most on a whim, owned businesses, lived through times when I had more money than I knew what to do with, and worried my way through times when I wondered how I’d pay the rent.
Life has been boring at times, and it’s been plenty exciting, too. So far.
I’ve traveled to India, stood atop the tallest mountains around, swam with sharks, smarted-off to cops, and been arrested. I’ve tried beer and weed, but never made a thing of either one. I’ve been brushed too close by death a few times. Thankfully, doctors, EMT’s, and nurses were kind enough to put all the pieces together again. I've ridden my bike so deep into the mountains it felt like I was alone on the edge of heaven, and I've watched the red sun sinking on an evening so clear it looked like it was falling off the edge of the world.
I’ve always had a hard time being where I am, wherever that is. My daydreams forever call from just over the horizon.
I’ve been asked by a dozen bosses where I see myself in five years, and I've lied every time, always telling them what they wanted to hear. Because the only thing I knew for sure, was that I wanted to be anywhere but there.
Find out more:
http://www.bobbyadair.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BobbyAdairAu...
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March 20, 2024
It's a totally riveting read.
What a fantastic read. There are a lot of characters all involved in the Ebola K virus and the story flitted between each one. It is a very fast-moving all-consuming book that I really had to concentrate on when I was reading it.
What a fantastic read. There are a lot of characters all involved in the Ebola K virus and the story flitted between each one. It is a very fast-moving all-consuming book that I really had to concentrate on when I was reading it.
March 7, 2016
Pretty Good Read
I just wish Amazon would stop with these short u stall mento 4 $3-$9 each!
If it was a couple of books which it should have been, of 400-600 pages 4 about $5-$6, then it woulda been a fair price for a decent read.
I'm just sick of authors treating their readers like this even if it is encouraged to maximize profits.
It isn't fair pricing n my opinion & I'm sick of it.
Not really a review of the book but I am so mad about this issue that I just have 2 vent.
I just wish Amazon would stop with these short u stall mento 4 $3-$9 each!
If it was a couple of books which it should have been, of 400-600 pages 4 about $5-$6, then it woulda been a fair price for a decent read.
I'm just sick of authors treating their readers like this even if it is encouraged to maximize profits.
It isn't fair pricing n my opinion & I'm sick of it.
Not really a review of the book but I am so mad about this issue that I just have 2 vent.
February 11, 2017
Kept Me Up All Night
This second book in the Ebola K series had kept me up until 7:00 am. I love the plot and the characters. The writer has a fantastic way with words and definitely knows how to spin a great story!
This second book in the Ebola K series had kept me up until 7:00 am. I love the plot and the characters. The writer has a fantastic way with words and definitely knows how to spin a great story!
May 26, 2020
I just want all the characters to die. They're all naive or unlikable. The dumber their actions the more likely they are to live and survive. Also, the protagonist who infects dozens of people and watches them die, but can't bear the site of death by intentional action (machete, gunfire, etc) is an awful human who justifies his awful actions. He is a case example of the fundamental attribution error.
November 30, 2016
"Paul didn’t look back. He was walking. He was thinking. When would his own disproportionate, deserved justice come?"
Soon Paul, soon.
Oh my, I'd like to say that Book 2 was more entertaining than Book 1 but the ivory hunting scene took the wind out of my sails. Really, anyone who hurts elephants or participates in the ivory trade I have one thing to say to you:
May your first day in hell last ten thousand years, and may it be the shortest.
On the plus side, with Ebola decimating (literal use) the population the price of ivory is bottoming out. Is that really what it's going to take people?
Now as for the rest of the book I will say the characters make some crazy choices and the whole thing is a ride but not one that's off the rails. Extreme things occurs in extreme situations.
I can't give it four stars because I just did not enjoy myself as much. I'm on the fence about the third book but what the heck. Let's finish.
Soon Paul, soon.
Oh my, I'd like to say that Book 2 was more entertaining than Book 1 but the ivory hunting scene took the wind out of my sails. Really, anyone who hurts elephants or participates in the ivory trade I have one thing to say to you:
May your first day in hell last ten thousand years, and may it be the shortest.
On the plus side, with Ebola decimating (literal use) the population the price of ivory is bottoming out. Is that really what it's going to take people?
Now as for the rest of the book I will say the characters make some crazy choices and the whole thing is a ride but not one that's off the rails. Extreme things occurs in extreme situations.
I can't give it four stars because I just did not enjoy myself as much. I'm on the fence about the third book but what the heck. Let's finish.
May 19, 2017
I read the first book in the series I feel that it is a believable way of spreading plague or other infectious viruses around the world. Although we have airport security, it would be undetectable until the carriers or infected showed symptoms. Then it would be too late to prevent. This second book continues the story, the spread of the infection with the resulting chaos of persons and communities unable to meet the challenge or manage the epidemic. It gives examples of ways that people react and those who would profit from the panic of families looking for a cure. Very interesting story with thought provoking ideas of human nature faced with fear, panic and desperation.
December 29, 2021
Najid Almasi has discovered an airborne strain of Ebola in Kapchorwa, Uganda. In order to wipe out the West so that he can rule a new Islamic empire, he imports a group of young jihadists to Kapchorwa, lets them get infected, and then sends them on flights round the world, spreading the disease as they travel.
Cases of Ebola begin appearing worldwide. In the United States, Homeland Security begins making plans to control the coming pandemic. Meanwhile, Austin Cooper's father, believing that his son is dead, takes matters into his own hands.
With a 90% lethal airborne strain of Ebola deliberately spread around the world, can humanity survive?
Cases of Ebola begin appearing worldwide. In the United States, Homeland Security begins making plans to control the coming pandemic. Meanwhile, Austin Cooper's father, believing that his son is dead, takes matters into his own hands.
With a 90% lethal airborne strain of Ebola deliberately spread around the world, can humanity survive?
November 2, 2015
For me, this book was not as captivating as the first, but still kept me entertained. I wish the story had been longer and not so ... rushed. Still, after having read many series, I know some books may drag a bit. I'm not losing faith. Adair is one of my favorite authors, and he never fails to entertain. Can't wait for book 3!
May 29, 2017
Not quite as fast paced as the first book, but gripping as the story unfolds, choices collide and lives entwine for good or bad. Austin and the monkeys - genius but gruesome. Paul's life splinters as the disease intensifies. All his plans and predictions work, but yet they don't.
December 23, 2017
Positively Scary!
I'm not much for writing reviews but this one definitely deserves the 5stars! Well written. Characters full of depth. Chilling! Hard to put down! Thanks Bobby Adair!
I'm not much for writing reviews but this one definitely deserves the 5stars! Well written. Characters full of depth. Chilling! Hard to put down! Thanks Bobby Adair!
July 1, 2018
Even better than Part 1. On to the third!
November 16, 2021
Ebola scares Hell out of me!
Seems every couple years there's news of another Ebola breakout in some part of Africa. At the rate at which the virus mutates there's sure to be another breakout of a more hardy, more easily transmissible, more deadly version will show up and run through the world's population like feces through a goose.
Now, it seems that Ebola has some real competition in the pandemic race to clear the planet of excess population. Sooner or later the Corona virus will mutate into a more deadly version and the current pandemic will seem like a head cold in comparison. We've already experienced the government lockdown and mandates right and left about necessary action to prevent the spread.
Ebola K has exposed many of the cracks in the wall of government control of a deadly pathogen that spreads using the most human things: close contact, social greeting, the usual showing of affection between two people, caring for your sick friends and family members. All things that make us who and what we are will quickly disappear. Bobby has graphically shown us the worst of interpersonal and governmental actions to keep yourself, your family and your friends from contracting a disease and spreading it to others.
These books have shown a light on personal, public and official treatment in the face of fear and death. In their fright friends will lie, officials will lie, governments will lie, all to protect the public - that large group of people who have the most to lose. Ebola K displays truth in the pages which I turned as rapidly as possible, desperate to feel something besides fear. Scary it might be, but this book is a great read!
Seems every couple years there's news of another Ebola breakout in some part of Africa. At the rate at which the virus mutates there's sure to be another breakout of a more hardy, more easily transmissible, more deadly version will show up and run through the world's population like feces through a goose.
Now, it seems that Ebola has some real competition in the pandemic race to clear the planet of excess population. Sooner or later the Corona virus will mutate into a more deadly version and the current pandemic will seem like a head cold in comparison. We've already experienced the government lockdown and mandates right and left about necessary action to prevent the spread.
Ebola K has exposed many of the cracks in the wall of government control of a deadly pathogen that spreads using the most human things: close contact, social greeting, the usual showing of affection between two people, caring for your sick friends and family members. All things that make us who and what we are will quickly disappear. Bobby has graphically shown us the worst of interpersonal and governmental actions to keep yourself, your family and your friends from contracting a disease and spreading it to others.
These books have shown a light on personal, public and official treatment in the face of fear and death. In their fright friends will lie, officials will lie, governments will lie, all to protect the public - that large group of people who have the most to lose. Ebola K displays truth in the pages which I turned as rapidly as possible, desperate to feel something besides fear. Scary it might be, but this book is a great read!
May 5, 2017
Arrggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!! I 'm more than half finished, but I have to stop! I'd hoped for more and, for a while, I thought Mr. Adair was going to deliver! I was fascinated with the story and the book's characters, although none were well developed and, although I TRIED, couldn't care much about ANY of them.
The first book was free (smart thinking...Mr Adair!) - the author got me hooked so I'd invest some money in the 2nd book of this trilogy. But I've wrestled with all the blah...blah...blah...and have finally given up.
The author advises in his preface that some of his characters make "bad choices" ... HUH? Choosing to infect oneself with the Ebola virus, so he can be one of the first to be treated, is much more than a "bad choice!" And just TOO far off the wall for me! And HE'S the father of a young man who, so far, appears to be well put together emotionally, very caring of others, and working as a volunteer in a small town in Africa as a teacher. Nah...couldn't happen...an idiot (Paul) could NOT have spawned a son like Austin.
While I'd like to know the outcome, I simply can't wade through anymore drivel, droning detail, and dumbness! I quit! And trust me, my 3 star review is VERY generous!
The first book was free (smart thinking...Mr Adair!) - the author got me hooked so I'd invest some money in the 2nd book of this trilogy. But I've wrestled with all the blah...blah...blah...and have finally given up.
The author advises in his preface that some of his characters make "bad choices" ... HUH? Choosing to infect oneself with the Ebola virus, so he can be one of the first to be treated, is much more than a "bad choice!" And just TOO far off the wall for me! And HE'S the father of a young man who, so far, appears to be well put together emotionally, very caring of others, and working as a volunteer in a small town in Africa as a teacher. Nah...couldn't happen...an idiot (Paul) could NOT have spawned a son like Austin.
While I'd like to know the outcome, I simply can't wade through anymore drivel, droning detail, and dumbness! I quit! And trust me, my 3 star review is VERY generous!
April 29, 2020
I really had a lot of hopes for this series since most of us are at home with a current Covid-19 pandemic. A bad disease as premised in these books should be a nail biter. That tension was constantly diluted by character plots. Paul Cooper's misguided, lengthy and lunatic plan was frankly nearly unbelievable. The run-of-the-mill criminals who stepped over the line to stealing blood and murder brought nothing substantial to the story. Austin's experience in Africa and trying to get back to a city could have been compelling and instead we are mired down with him among kidnappers hoping for money. The increasing alarm and toll of the disease worldwide we only perceive through occasional news and intelligence reports. The only reason that I gave this 3 stars instead of 2 is because the writing style is generally very decent. I'm kind of mad at myself that I will likely read book 3 but not doing so is kind of like leaving that last intact window pane in a ruined building.
January 18, 2019
An OMG story!!!!
This story will slam you against the wall --
Once you go through hell, barely survive, you find death and ruin all around--
things are worse then you ever imagined . Things go from bad to worse.
This will keep you on the edge of your seat, leaving you wanting more.
You just have to know how it ends. More More More
This writer is excellent..
June 12, 2023
Book 2 of this trilogy is a solid story, once again told from different points of view. With travelling of the Jihadists across the world, going through some of the largest airport hubs in the world, the new airborne strain of Ebola starts to impact the western world. We see the start of the collapse of society albeit mild at this point, with many of the restrictions mirroring those recently experience worldwide with the recent COVID-19 pandemic - namely limited flights, orders to stay at home, restaurants closed. There are more drastic rules to deal with the high mortality rate.
One man plans to intentionally infect himself so he can get the medical attention needed to survive before medical staff and get sick and drugs run out as he figures this is his best chance of survival. Needless to say this doesn't go quite as he planned it.
Looking forward to see how this ends with book 3
One man plans to intentionally infect himself so he can get the medical attention needed to survive before medical staff and get sick and drugs run out as he figures this is his best chance of survival. Needless to say this doesn't go quite as he planned it.
Looking forward to see how this ends with book 3
December 27, 2019
Great series but very violent
Funny, I can handle violence against people fairly well but against animals??? It tears me apart. I could have done without the elephant slaughter. It was too sad and disturbing. I know it happens in real life but I don’t want to read about it.
As for the rest of the book... it’s scary. Really scary. I’ve enjoyed the characters. Their storylines are real and absorbing. You don’t want to put the book down. Adair has a wicked sense of humor that I totally relate to. Recommend to adults who like post apocalyptic fiction about pandemics who don’t mind s lot of blood death and violence!
Funny, I can handle violence against people fairly well but against animals??? It tears me apart. I could have done without the elephant slaughter. It was too sad and disturbing. I know it happens in real life but I don’t want to read about it.
As for the rest of the book... it’s scary. Really scary. I’ve enjoyed the characters. Their storylines are real and absorbing. You don’t want to put the book down. Adair has a wicked sense of humor that I totally relate to. Recommend to adults who like post apocalyptic fiction about pandemics who don’t mind s lot of blood death and violence!
May 22, 2024
Gets even more frightening than Book 1
Book 2 of Ebola K is a continuation of one of the most frightening outbreak type series I've read. Unexpected deaths occur to sympathetic characters, plot twists abound, and the ominous feel ratchets up with the astronomical body counts. Other series have higher death rates, but Adair has done his research to make the book as realistic as possible, making it all the more frightening. Germophobes and those with CoVid PTSD beware, those interested in apocalyptic medical thrillers read at your own risk!
Book 2 of Ebola K is a continuation of one of the most frightening outbreak type series I've read. Unexpected deaths occur to sympathetic characters, plot twists abound, and the ominous feel ratchets up with the astronomical body counts. Other series have higher death rates, but Adair has done his research to make the book as realistic as possible, making it all the more frightening. Germophobes and those with CoVid PTSD beware, those interested in apocalyptic medical thrillers read at your own risk!
November 17, 2018
A great book with some very disturbing moments, exposing the worst of humanity; and some wondrous moments of compassion and kindness.
This book carries on from book 1 with a short review of what came before it.
Well developed characters whose actions develop them more than any words could, and a wonderful writing style make Adair my favourite author in this genre.
On to book 3!
This book carries on from book 1 with a short review of what came before it.
Well developed characters whose actions develop them more than any words could, and a wonderful writing style make Adair my favourite author in this genre.
On to book 3!
March 27, 2019
Interesting
Is it possible? Ebola virus mutates and becomes airborne? Why not? Viruses mutate all the time.
The characters seem real with many human frailties and strengths.
This book is worth the time to read and enjoy.
Is it possible? Ebola virus mutates and becomes airborne? Why not? Viruses mutate all the time.
The characters seem real with many human frailties and strengths.
This book is worth the time to read and enjoy.
January 4, 2020
Picks up right where the first book leaves off. Intense. What makes this book so engrossing and frightening is the thought that this sort of mutated Ebola virus could be weaponized if it fell into the wrong hands. Now I have to read the third book to see if Austin makes it home again.
September 13, 2022
Eh, this was… okay. Paul was so damn stupid. Austin’s plot was frustrating. I don’t care at all about Salim. Olivia was barely there. It wasn’t a bad book, but I expected and wanted more, so I’m disappointed. I hope the next one delivers.
July 16, 2017
Great book
I've read the 1st &2nd book and can't wait for the 3rd one. I got so involved with the characters especially Austin.
I've read the 1st &2nd book and can't wait for the 3rd one. I got so involved with the characters especially Austin.
July 21, 2017
I really liked this and book 1 a lot. Good story, good characters and well constructed, kept me up late reading it.
November 23, 2017
Awesome
Great Book. I would read it through a second time in case I missed something it's that good! A must buy.
Great Book. I would read it through a second time in case I missed something it's that good! A must buy.
July 2, 2018
A good story filled with unexpected twists.
July 20, 2018
Okay, really a 3.5 star. Wasn't as good as the first in the trilogy but still an entertaining quick read.
July 23, 2018
Do not read this book before your read Part 1.
the Ebola book should be consider a 770 page single book divided into 3 parts
Part 1+2 are just great. now I am moving to part 3
the Ebola book should be consider a 770 page single book divided into 3 parts
Part 1+2 are just great. now I am moving to part 3
January 27, 2020
Good read
The character development was great, my one complaint is that I would have liked more details of the ebola sickness, story seemed to have skimmed over this.
The character development was great, my one complaint is that I would have liked more details of the ebola sickness, story seemed to have skimmed over this.
April 19, 2020
Got a little far-fetched at times and not realistic. Sometimes plot mixed up or confusing
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