Viral
Charles Mallory, a former CIA operative, is left to stop a bioterrorist plot after his father dies. He must use his brother, his business, and complete strangers, as well as his CIA contacts to preserve the lives of millions in Africa.
I was interested in this novel because I find epidemics and virology fascinating, but was there was less detail about the actual viral agent that I would have liked (it wasn't quite a McGuffin, but it had definite McGuffish tendencies). The protagonist was rather cold, and used others without remorse. Also, author James Llliefors could have cut the novvel by about a third. There was a lot of traveling thither and yon that the book could do without.
What Went Well:
- Interesting premise
- Suspenseful
Even Better If:
- Shorter
- All characters were better developed and more complex, particularly secondary characters
