"All of the men
erupted in the room simultaneously and began repeating the world
"Waterkill." After allowing his men to express their pleasure for a
few seconds, and for him to take personal delight in their praise, Aref waived
his hands to silence them. Again, the men instantly responded to his command
and quieted down. "I am sure some of you may be dismayed that we tested
this new weapon on people from our own religious community. I want to respond
to your concerns before any of you even voice them...."
This is an Eco-terrorism
thriller. Taking place in times where this story could be all too true. I read
with a little dread of the activities of some of the people involved in this
story. So realistic, actually very scary. The story begins with someone
poisoning the water in a Yemeni village. I think the description of a child
becoming ill and what followed is what really got to me here. Total disregard
for life is a hard thing to accept.
While there is another
outbreak of a disease caused by this poisoning, Homeland Security asks for the
help of CEO Dave Henson. Dave and his friend and colleague, Ron Blackwell, take
off to help in Alaska where a plane has crashed. A plane that is carrying a
deadly cargo. If the U.S gets to it before the terrorists do will they be able
to prevent another attack and find out what this bio chemical is? Al Qaeda has
sent its own to try to get there first. A thrilling account of the race to the
plane ensues. Something you're not able to put down until you know what
happens.
Dave's journalist wife
Diana heads to Germany for a W.H.O. (World Health Organization) conference.
There is a mysterious outbreak and she heads off to investigate and gain
whatever newsworthy information she can. While there Diana and her news
colleagues disappear. Dave then heads there to try to rescue her. The trail to
Diana though will take a dangerous path to the person who is ultimately
responsible for the poisonings, but will it take him to his wife? Can he save
her? Can he stop what is happening? Betrayal by those that are trusted on both
sides makes for some gripping drama.
While this is a hard story
to read it's a well written novel and certainly makes you think or maybe become
a little more aware of our current world situation. With words like Al Qaeda
and the Middle East, it's a terrifying journey for all involved. I found this
to be an intriguing, scary read. The kind of ending though one would hope for
all of mankind.
Thank you Mark Donovan.
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