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Ancient Affliction
Vampires. Zombies. Ghouls. A wicked little virus is the root of all evil.
When research virologist Billie James is whisked away to the CDC in Atlanta to examine a patient with a rare viral infection, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. But her eccentric new boss, Remy Hunter, knows far more about the virus than he’s willing to share, and far more about Billie than she could ever imagine. He’s got a secret agenda, one that Billie won’t see coming until they reach their final destination.
Since the dawn of time, the Triom virus has survived, taking root only in those with the correct genetics to harbor it. Domitus, a clandestine society devoted to protecting those infected, exists to protect its people from persecution. And to protect the rest of humanity from them. But someone is plotting the demise of Domitus, and the only way to stop them is to enter a nest of corruption teeming with a disease that makes Ebola look like a case of the sniffles.
Will Billie survive? Or will she fall victim herself?
When research virologist Billie James is whisked away to the CDC in Atlanta to examine a patient with a rare viral infection, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. But her eccentric new boss, Remy Hunter, knows far more about the virus than he’s willing to share, and far more about Billie than she could ever imagine. He’s got a secret agenda, one that Billie won’t see coming until they reach their final destination.
Since the dawn of time, the Triom virus has survived, taking root only in those with the correct genetics to harbor it. Domitus, a clandestine society devoted to protecting those infected, exists to protect its people from persecution. And to protect the rest of humanity from them. But someone is plotting the demise of Domitus, and the only way to stop them is to enter a nest of corruption teeming with a disease that makes Ebola look like a case of the sniffles.
Will Billie survive? Or will she fall victim herself?
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2016
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Claudia Chastain
2 books10 followersBorn and raised in the deep South, Claudia Chastain met Bill Clinton once but nothing happened.
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
March 12, 2020
I'm now a fan of Claudia Chastain.
This book is a brooding thunderhead that looses a fiery lightning bolt right on top of your head.
There are scenes in this book that are sublime images of beauty and horror, I'm stunned, and a little bit envious of this author's talent and skill - especially with a first book.
Some quibbles - the first half of the book carries a lot of backstory - neatly and cleverly written backstory - but I found it intrusive to the growing emotional momentum of the main narrative.
However the back half of the story blows all such considerations aside as the narrative goes full bore into a powerful climax.
I'll be back for more, and I have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone who'll listen
5 vampires as a virus stars
This book is a brooding thunderhead that looses a fiery lightning bolt right on top of your head.
There are scenes in this book that are sublime images of beauty and horror, I'm stunned, and a little bit envious of this author's talent and skill - especially with a first book.
Some quibbles - the first half of the book carries a lot of backstory - neatly and cleverly written backstory - but I found it intrusive to the growing emotional momentum of the main narrative.
However the back half of the story blows all such considerations aside as the narrative goes full bore into a powerful climax.
I'll be back for more, and I have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone who'll listen
5 vampires as a virus stars
August 30, 2016
Love this book! If you love vampire/zombie lore, you will, too. Can't wait for the next one!
November 21, 2016
Wow I was Hooked
This book frappes me from the beginning and kept me totally enthralled until the end. Now I can't wait for the next book. The characters are so well developed and the story is unique. If you enjoy vampires that are not the loving cute kind, then read this book!
This book frappes me from the beginning and kept me totally enthralled until the end. Now I can't wait for the next book. The characters are so well developed and the story is unique. If you enjoy vampires that are not the loving cute kind, then read this book!
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