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Blue Death: The Reckoning ( A DR. JACK MIDDLETON SERIES Book 2) Kindle Edition

by James Dillinger (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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A terrifying new virus that threatened to wipe out mankind has seemingly disappeared….

But Dr Jack Middleton knows much worse is to come.

The Mayor's Office greenlight the annual New York St Patrick’s Day parade despite Jack’s warnings to cancel - with devastating consequences.

As a virus outbreak sweeps the world the future of the human race is at stake and Jack and epidemiologist Kate Sharpe must battle to find a vaccine.

Can Jack unlock the genetic virus code and save millions of lives? Or is he already too late?

Forget Zika and Ebola now BLUE DEATH has the world's governments running scared. Read the thriller that has got everyone talking.
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    February 26, 2016
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Praise for Blue Death:

Ryan Parry, Daily MailOnline
‘I was hooked from start to finish – edge of your seat stuff. I can’t wait to read more.’

Daniel Jones, Sun newspaper
‘Punchy , powerful and scary. Dillinger offers a ticking time bomb of terror.’

Michael Booker, Daily Express
‘A fast-paced novel that could easily have been taken from the headlines. An absolute cracker.’

Jerry Lawton, Daily Star
‘A thought-provoking thriller with great characters - couldn't put it down.’

Paul Gallagher, Independent newspaper
‘An impressive debut series.’

Dr Stuart Hamilton – Home office pathologist & BBC TV Silent Witness crime series consultant describes the book as ‘great stuff.’

Professor John Oxford – world renowned influenza expert describes Blue Death as ‘scientifically realistic’ with great ‘pace and dynamics.’

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01CAN0D3S
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1566 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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James Dillinger

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James Dillinger became interested in the subject of bugs during the course of a project working alongside some of the world's leading scientists as part of his extensive work in publicity.

After twenty years of working with high profile companies and individuals in promotion and marketing he decided to publish his own work and the idea of writing a book was born.

After the continued outbreaks of Ebola and ten years of solid research the author decided now was the right time to bring his character and story to life.

These are his first novels in a series.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Laura Furuta
5.0 out of 5 stars A second wave...
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016
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Once I read this book it seems that I would not be able to get it out of my mind. In the first book wave 1 of a mutated virus's attempt to infect millions worldwide. This 2nd book has a 2nd wave of the mutated virus is taking out millions more. Through all of this Jack and Kate are searching for the starting point of the disease. Their characters are the reason this book, even though a little dark, has a silver lining. There are other characters that also remind us that even in mankind's darkest hour we need to keep our humanity. I really, really enjoyed this set of books and look forward to more books by James Dillinger. Can I hope for more with Jack and Kate?? I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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R. Greenhalgh
4.0 out of 5 stars Just When U Thought it Was Safe...
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2016
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Let's set the mood; a very contagious virus breaks out and people die...a short period of time goes by and your trusted government gives the all clear and takes away your fear. Phew! You and yours made it through okay!...Not!!

As with all viruses their eruption comes in waves, and this time it's bad, really bad!

I love post apocalyptic work and this is my first time reading James Dillinger. His bio said he had no personal medical background, but his novel is a wonderful example of what you can learn with just passion and imagination.

The tale basically follows along with a couple of doctors who want nothing more than to stop a virus that is literally decimating the human race. The government made a fatal error, resources are nil and yet desperation still has people hoping beyond hope for a savior that doesn't exist. The author does an exceptional job exhibiting not only the POV OF the esteemed doctors, but that of the battle-hardened forces on the ground. Those immersed in a world of mounting dead bodies and the cold dirge of humanity, who rears it's ugly head in times of chaos.

The author is brutally graphic, really bringing forth the realism in such a global-altering event. His depictions of what this world would look, smell and feel like forces your imagination to wonder "what if?" The tale is wrought with suspense, heartbreak and the horrific fear one would have living in the situation; balancing it wonderfully with the hope of those willing to fight, willing to stand tall and do what must be done to save those that can be saved.

Not only are characters well-developed, so too are the settings and the build up of the action scenes. It is absolutely suitable for those able to read 18+ material, and it is definitely on my recommend list for a great read to escape into.
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Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars A Realistic Medical Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
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I enjoyed this second book every bit as much as the first on of the series. You could read it as a stand alone but much more understanding would come with reading them in order. For being a new author Mr. Dillinger and his crew have done a fantastic job. This seems so possible of happening that it will make you want to prepare for problems similar while at the same time thinking it would be impossible to do so. Hearing of all the bad times of flu in past history makes you think it will come again - and even worse as this predicts. Remember it is fiction! Disclosure: I received this book free for my unbiased opinion.
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Kay S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Worldwide deadly virus: what would YOU do?
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016
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I read this book in one sitting and had to start another, cozy lighthearted mystery, the same night so I could get to sleep. The NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade begins with green beer and ends with a deadly virus outbreak that is spreading worldwide. This is an excellent book. Well written, well researched, but not for the faint of heart. Well defined characters enhance the crisis. If you have any tendencies toward hypochondria, you might want to rethink this one. Mr. Dillinger has created a "how would the average guy be effected" scenario. Unfortunately what he predicts our government and other foreign countries' response to this horror would be is very plausible. There is medical jargon, but explained so the reader can follow the story. Am looking forward to the next book. I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a deadly virus outbreak occurred worldwide, infecting millions of people? How many would die? Would our government be able to protect us? How long would it take to find a cure? With terrifying clarity, Blue Death: The Reckoning will answer all of your questions and give you information that will terrify you.

This is an excellent fast-paced medical thriller, with tension and action on every page. It will keep you on the edge of your seat! It’s clear that a lot of research was done for this story. A virus outbreak is very possible and the author’s description of the event is believable. That’s probably why it’s so frightening; it could happen at any time! I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more by the author.
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Kathi
3.0 out of 5 stars INTENSE
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2016
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The story is brutally graphic. This second book is a bit stronger in terms of story development itself and character development, although I did find the two principals to continue to be very two dimensional. I felt that this book moved at a faster pace, was full of suspense and heartbreaking. It accurately reflects the current lack of preparedness on a local, state, national and international level to cope with a pandemic. For me the fact that the type of pandemic described in this story, is in fact very probable and a case of when not if, I found the realism of the book really scarey.

While the characters were a tad more developed from the first book, they were still two dimensional and very flat. I rated this book at 3.25. I think that the author shows some real promise but needs to re-think the role of character development as that relates to strengthening the overall story. Especially since it appears he is considering making this a series.
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Top reviews from other countries

cangrl34
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book.
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2019
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Really good book. Puts into perspective what could happen in a very worst case scenario of bird flu. Quite scary and informative. A good read.
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Bucko
5.0 out of 5 stars Gruesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2016
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Excellent book, a flu virus sweeps the world and causes chaos. As a fan of The Division by Unisoft, this book was quite apt
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D. Widlake
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2016
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Great product
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Veck
4.0 out of 5 stars Is it Possible!!!
Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2016
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I enjoyed this book and the medical information wasn't to overwhelming. The main character Dr. Jack Middleton, is a likable character and knowledgeable in his field. He has Kate Sharpe helping him and she has a good background to be working with him. Therefore it makes this seem that this could quite possibly happen(but I hope not). The story flowed nicely to the end. There is suspense in wondering the outcome of events. I look forward to more books featuring Dr Jack Middleton and Kate Sharpe. I would recommend it to anyone interested in reading about this topic.

Disclaimer: I was to receive this book in exchange for a fair review. However, do to a glitch, I ended up buying it. But, I did enjoy it and thought a review would be fair.
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