The Strain is book one in "The Strain" trilogy. It starts off with a bang, slows down, speeds up, slows down, speeds up and then bang..ends.You will be on edge as this post-apocalyptic horror story builds. I imagine that it won't be long before we see this novel turned into a block buster film.
Don't expect a love story or fluff because you won't get it from this book. You will be pleasantly surprised by this unpleasant story.
The story line isn't new (which one is, concerning vampires) but the writing keeps you entertained. This is a mix of 28 days, Resident Evil and other viral vampire stories but with a bigger kick since your imagination can frighten you more than what you see on screen.
I expect bigger and better things from the sequels.
Grade: B-
Synopsis (B&N)
Don't expect a love story or fluff because you won't get it from this book. You will be pleasantly surprised by this unpleasant story.
The story line isn't new (which one is, concerning vampires) but the writing keeps you entertained. This is a mix of 28 days, Resident Evil and other viral vampire stories but with a bigger kick since your imagination can frighten you more than what you see on screen.
I expect bigger and better things from the sequels.
Grade: B-
Synopsis (B&N)
The visionary creator of the Academy Award-winning Pan's Labyrinth and a Hammett Award-winning author bring their imaginations to this bold, epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire that threatens all humanity. It is the first installment in a thrilling trilogy and an extraordinary international publishing event.
The Strain They have always been here. Vampires. In secret and in darkness. Waiting. Now their time has come.
In one week, Manhattan will be gone. In one month, the country.
In two months—the world.
A Boeing 777 arrives at JFK and is on its way across the tarmac, when it suddenly stops dead. All window shades are pulled down. All lights are out. All communication channels have gone quiet. Crews on the ground are lost for answers, but an alert goes out to the CDC. Dr. Eph Goodweather, head of their Canary project, a rapid-response team that investigates biological threats, gets the call and boards the plane. What he finds makes his blood...
The Strain They have always been here. Vampires. In secret and in darkness. Waiting. Now their time has come.
In one week, Manhattan will be gone. In one month, the country.
In two months—the world.
A Boeing 777 arrives at JFK and is on its way across the tarmac, when it suddenly stops dead. All window shades are pulled down. All lights are out. All communication channels have gone quiet. Crews on the ground are lost for answers, but an alert goes out to the CDC. Dr. Eph Goodweather, head of their Canary project, a rapid-response team that investigates biological threats, gets the call and boards the plane. What he finds makes his blood...
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