The Blood Strain Agenda

by J.L. Birchwood

“Everybody lies. No one knows anyone.” Burgeoning young scientist Margot thought she had finally found happiness with her new husband Ryan, a microbiologist running a successful research laboratory. After several scientists die under suspicious circumstances, Ryan becomes obsessed with their murders, convinced the government is responsible. When a bioterrorist attack grips the nation, killing thousands of innocent civilians, Ryan becomes more isolated and secretive, drawing suspicion from everyone, including Margot. As a government agent closes in on Ryan, Margot races to find the proof of his innocence, all the while exposing secrets that will shatter her happy home and the lives of everyone she cares about.

The Journal of the Sacrificial Scientist is a slow burn science thriller series featuring a strong female lead, rogue microbiologists, and terrifying plots ripped from today’s headlines.

Warning-Adult Language

314 pages, ebook

Published April 7, 2021

Reviews

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thriller that hits a little too close to home

President Dawson vilified most scientists and the sciences we depend on. Gee, sound familiar? A group of scientists radicalizes itself and unleashes a disease that makes Covid look like a paper cut. Mayhem ensues.

[Cathy Desantis dasenbrock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!! It grabbed my attention from the first page.

[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story!!

I enjoyed this story and thought it was realistic take on the pandemic, especially the descriptions of a certain president.