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"Mystery...fantasy...science...and heart-stopping action - this book is dangerous. After I read Tory Brennan's first adventure, I wanted more more more." -R.L. Stine, author of "Goosebumps"
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The first Virals Series novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs, starring Tory Brennan, niece of the world-famous Tempe.
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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Kathy Reichs - writing for teenagers - should appeal to those who enjoy the Maximum Ride books.
15 May 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
More and more famous authors who write for adults are turning their hands to books for teenagers and young adults now, and the results are intriguing. First, we had James Patterson with the Maximum Ride series; then John Grisham with Theodore Boone. Now, Kathy Reichs joins them with her first book for Young Adults - Virals - and the result is intriguing.
Tory Brennan is the 14 year old great-niece of the famous Tempe Brennan (from the books rather than the TV series version!) Her father, Kit, is the son of Tempe's sister, Harry. However, for the first 13 1/2 years of her life, she did not know either her father or her famous Aunt.
After the sudden death of her mother in a tragic accident, she moves to live with him on an island off the coast of Charleston, part of the University Research facility. Near their island is another island - one where monkeys run wild along with a pack of wolfdogs.
Life is very different here for Tory. Her friends are three boys of similar ages who live in neighbouring houses. School is on the mainland - reached by boat; however, the neighbouring island, Loggerhead Island, is the one that attracts the foursome the most. On one visit, one of the monkeys throws a piece of metal at the teenagers. They return to the island inthe hope of using the scientific resources to clean it ... and their troubles begin! Troubles which include ...
... A rescued wolfdog pup who is gravely ill and has to be looked after
... A dead body - from 40 years ago, discovered and then hidden
... Attempts on their lives
... Strange things happening to the teenager's bodies as a virus attacks them, leaving them with unusual powers
... Another murder
The result is an intriguing mystery in this first book for teenagers written by Kathy Reichs.
Well worth a try. I look forwards to the sequel which, I am sure, will follow.
My only gripe? Why did this book start off more expensive in Kindle format than it is as a 'real' book? After all, with a Kindle book, there is no paper; no real ink; no postage and packing. Surely the Kindle editions should always be the cheaper format to buy in?
At times, this unfair pricing appears totally ridiculous and, IMHO is totaly taking the mickey out of Kindle users!
My recommendation - wait! Eventually the price will come down and the book will be cheaper (as it is now!)
In the meantime, Amazon, please get the publishers on your side, as this range of unfair pricing is not conducive persuading people to use Kindle.
Tory Brennan is the 14 year old great-niece of the famous Tempe Brennan (from the books rather than the TV series version!) Her father, Kit, is the son of Tempe's sister, Harry. However, for the first 13 1/2 years of her life, she did not know either her father or her famous Aunt.
After the sudden death of her mother in a tragic accident, she moves to live with him on an island off the coast of Charleston, part of the University Research facility. Near their island is another island - one where monkeys run wild along with a pack of wolfdogs.
Life is very different here for Tory. Her friends are three boys of similar ages who live in neighbouring houses. School is on the mainland - reached by boat; however, the neighbouring island, Loggerhead Island, is the one that attracts the foursome the most. On one visit, one of the monkeys throws a piece of metal at the teenagers. They return to the island inthe hope of using the scientific resources to clean it ... and their troubles begin! Troubles which include ...
... A rescued wolfdog pup who is gravely ill and has to be looked after
... A dead body - from 40 years ago, discovered and then hidden
... Attempts on their lives
... Strange things happening to the teenager's bodies as a virus attacks them, leaving them with unusual powers
... Another murder
The result is an intriguing mystery in this first book for teenagers written by Kathy Reichs.
Well worth a try. I look forwards to the sequel which, I am sure, will follow.
My only gripe? Why did this book start off more expensive in Kindle format than it is as a 'real' book? After all, with a Kindle book, there is no paper; no real ink; no postage and packing. Surely the Kindle editions should always be the cheaper format to buy in?
At times, this unfair pricing appears totally ridiculous and, IMHO is totaly taking the mickey out of Kindle users!
My recommendation - wait! Eventually the price will come down and the book will be cheaper (as it is now!)
In the meantime, Amazon, please get the publishers on your side, as this range of unfair pricing is not conducive persuading people to use Kindle.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought this because it's Kathy Reichs.
Apart from some small print at the beginning, discovered after I'd read the book, there is nothing to say that this is her first foray into the current 'teen' appetite for mystery/horror, a seemingly lucrative genre for novelists and film makers.
Not my bag...I'm an adult...I read adult fiction. Promotion of this novel (and the promised sequels) needs to be more transparent.
Apart from some small print at the beginning, discovered after I'd read the book, there is nothing to say that this is her first foray into the current 'teen' appetite for mystery/horror, a seemingly lucrative genre for novelists and film makers.
Not my bag...I'm an adult...I read adult fiction. Promotion of this novel (and the promised sequels) needs to be more transparent.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Please get back to Temperance Brennan and her life and on / off relationship withAndrew Ryan I was really surprised at this book as it is not up to the standard of Kathy Reichs and it is the first of her books that I have not enjoyed. I found the story rather far fetched and predictable and boring. I won't be reading any more of the Virals series.
Leave the Virals and get back to Temp.
Leave the Virals and get back to Temp.
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Teen, not Adult Fiction
This is a very poor offering. I enjoy Kathy Reichs books and looked forwards to reading this one. What a disappointment, certainly not designed for adults, and to be honest, a... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Vertigo
This was actually a great book....
I am 13 and I love Kathy Reiches and I have read Virals and the sequel. I really enjoyed this book and love the way it is written. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Bookaholic
Not as good as it could have been
Before I start my review I should make two things clear.
Firstly, I am a big fan of Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan series. Read more
Firstly, I am a big fan of Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan series. Read more
Published 26 days ago by RennyRoo
Give the Book a Chance
I wasn't sure I was going to at the start but once I got into it all changed.
There are really good main characters and the characters are well written. Read more
There are really good main characters and the characters are well written. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Dougill
VIrals
Virals is great. Will appeal to both young and old audiences. Great characters and took me back to being 10 years old ,reading The Famous Give but in a grown up way. Read more
Published 1 month ago by @julesred2
An Ok Read
This book was a little far fetched for me really, however once I got in to it I could not stop reading. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pooh
Always a great read
I love anything by Kathy Reichs so this is a welcome edition to my collection. Look forward to reading it. Arrived very promptly and in great condition.
Published 1 month ago by M. Shrimpton
Unhappy
I was most disappointed with Virals. It is obviously aimed at young people, but this is only stated inside, in small writing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John B. Shallcross
Virals
Just Brilliant, really good to read on my Kindle App. Have brought all of Kathy Reichs Books, now on Kindle its even better
Published 1 month ago by Andrew Dart
OK
I hold my hands up to not realising this was for teens until I was well into the book. I bought it for my ipad and I don't remember reading anything indicating it's for younger... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Bennett
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