Showing posts with label Outbreak. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outbreak. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Book Review: Outbreak by Davis Bunn

About the Book:

The danger hasn't passed--it's just changed locations.

Something sinister is happening in the waters off the coast of West Africa, trailing death in its wake. Local insurgencies are no longer the only imminent danger--and the panic mounts. But before a global alarm can be sounded, the sea currents shift, and the outbreak evaporates. Coastal populations are relieved when life returns to normal, and the region's governments are all too happy to sweep the publicity nightmare under the rug.

Theo Bishop and Avery Madison saw the devastation with their own eyes, and they know the danger hasn't passed--it's just changed locations. But everywhere they turn, powerful interests are determined to silence all credible evidence of the impending biological disaster--by any means necessary. They will have to stay out of the crosshairs long enough to convince the powers that be of the toxic destruction about to be unleashed on American soil. . . .


My Thoughts:

Outbreak by Davis Bunn is a fast-paced, suspense novel that was a quick read for me. The novel held my attention from beginning to end, though I spent a substantial portion of the novel feeling a bit confused. My favorite character was Della, a brave, strong woman, whose relationship with Theo starts off roughly, but develops into friendship and, later, romance.

I read this with my local book club ladies and the general consensus was that we were all a bit confused throughout and that it ended quickly with not enough explanation. With all the loose ends, an epilogue or sequel would have improved the experience.

Saturday, November 2, 2019

October Recap & Expected November Reads

My October 2019 Reads:

The monthly recap is one of my favorite posts to create. I'll share what I've been reading and what I hope to read. In October, I finished:
  1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  2. When God Says Wait: A Devotional Thought Journal  by Elizabeth Laing Thompson. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.

  3. The Courage to See: Daily Inspiration from Great Literature by Greg Garrett and Sabrina Fountain. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.

  4. How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty by Patti Breitman and Connie Hatch. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  5. Unscripted by Davis Bunn. - ⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.

  6. Outbreak by Davis Bunn. - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.

  7. A Distance Too Grand by Regina Scott - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.

  8. Woe Is I by Patricia T O'Connor - ⭐⭐⭐ - Took me over a year to make it through this one....

  9. We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.

This month's reading was a bit disappointing. As you can see, several books received only a three-star rating from me. However... Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen was spectacular, as always, and easily my favorite read of the month.


Expected November 2019 Reads:

In November, I expect to read:
  1. Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep - Generally, I don't like novellas. However, I love Michelle Griep's books, so I'm willing to give this set a try.

  2.  The Memory House by Rachel Hauck. - My local book club's pick for this month.

  3. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis - Currently in progress!

  4. 100 Extraordinary Stories of Prayer for Courageous Girls - My daughters loved 100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls so I think they'll enjoy this one as well.

  5. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody. - Currently reading and enjoying!

  6. Silver Willow by the Shore by Kelli Stuart - A new-to-me author!

  7. Coral by Sara Ella - I'm a bit intimidated by this book. I've seen so much bookstagram love for Sara Ella's books, but I'm expecting it to be an emotionally difficult read.




 What will you read this month?