Biohazard

by Amy Saunders

Madison has lived her whole life cloistered with the only family she knows–other genetically modified humans like her. But the murder of a scientist who helped alter their DNA leaves her fighting to keep them all from termination. If they're going to survive, Madison will have to leave the isolated life she knows behind, and discover what she’s really capable of.

121 pages, ebook

First published May 24, 2012

About the author

Hello! And thanks for checking out my books! I've written two mystery novels so far. My first, Dead Locked, is about Imogen Bell who works for a team of underwater archaeologists and ends up embroiled in a deadly treasure hunt. My second mystery, The Jester's Apprentice, is about Philippa, a woman caught between her new husband Edric and his smoky past - and hers.

I've always loved mysteries, even in elementary school. My mother raised me on TV show reruns like Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and Magnum, P.I, and later I picked up her Agatha Christie addiction.

However, sometimes I just want a hot (but intelligent) guy and a strong woman bantering for pages. Or a gripping action sequence. Or some fun sci-fi/fantasy elements. And sometimes I want it all in the same book. So with mystery as the backbone of my stories, I blend in romance, action, adventure, and soon sci-fi to keep it fresh and exciting.

Why should you take a chance on my books? Well, I write what I'm passionate about, and I'm passionate about people and mysteries. I make my characters passionate too: about each other, about what they're hunting, fixing, or piecing together. Above all, I want my readers to have fun, and leave happy!

Enjoy!
Amy

Reviews

[Sapphyria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Madison is one of four genetically enhanced hybrids living within a protected compound. They typically are unable to leave the compound but when it is discovered that one of the scientists involved in human DNA alterations, Madison has no choice. She must figure out who is behind the murder and why. The urgency of the situation escalates when it's discovered that the murder occurred after one of her housemates disappears from the compound.

There is a lighted mentioned romance that builds between Madison and the human detective involved in the case. The romance doesn't overshadow the disappearance or the murder but gives the story a little more depth. It's up to Madison to help solve the murder using the genetically enhanced powers that she's been enabled with before she loses anymore of her family.

This was a short story that takes the reader into the world of genetic hybrids. The path to the conclusion was filled with twists, turns, and suspense. I was engaged from the beginning and read the story in one sitting. I found the dialogue between Madison and the detective, Nick St. Claire to be written well.

Review copy grabbed from Smashwords when it was free.