Louise Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 A terrifying True Life Thriller concerning the spread of the deadly ebola virus. A virus so intent on destruction it will wipe out 90% of anything it comes into contact with, so you can imagine the terror that swept the US when it infected a monkey house 10 miles from the White House. The thing that captivated me with this book was that it was a true story and being a microbiologist the story was also very topical, I read it at the time that the spread of smallpox was a threat as a biological weapon. A very compelling story, that chills you to the core The actual events it describes occured between 1967 and 1993 and the narrative is based on interviews and facts. I have read this book so many times and I am still facinated every time I read it, the story is quite medical but its easy to follow the situations and events, I think you would understand the true horror behind the scenes if you are familiar with Ebola and biological sciences but dont let that put you off what I would recommend as a great read. RRP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I will have to pick that one up. I have followed ebola through fiction but know enough micro-biology to know its a dreadfully scary critter. Nice plug Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 I have a copy you can borrow, as long as i get it back, just bung me the postage and ill send it over!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I'm going to have to start a database of all the books I want to read/borrow - this could get out of hand! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Wallpaper Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I read this book and really enjoyed it. Ebola fascinates me. I recently read a book called Virus Hunters of the CDC that suggests some of the events described in The Hot Zone were exaggerated or misreported. Who knows. I think it is largely factual regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladd Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I read this book and really enjoyed it. Ebola fascinates me. I recently read a book called Virus Hunters of the CDC that suggests some of the events described in The Hot Zone were exaggerated or misreported. Who knows. I think it is largely factual regardless. Maybe 'they' said that to let the public think 'they' have everything under control? Removes conspiracy hat and relaxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Wallpaper Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Always a possibility Vladd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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