Germ Warfare: Terror in Central Asia [Paperback]

John Lonergan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2001

Germ Warfare is about the very real danger that, in the future, bacteria can be used as weapons of terror. In this story, a group of Soviet Georgians develop a strain of common bacteria and create an epidemic against the Russian High Command. Robert Cook, a microbiologist in La Jolla who has studied in Paris, helps track down the perpetrators through France, Moscow and the Georgian republic. The novel features the sights, sounds and tastes of those lands, while bringing in enough science to interest the lay reader who likes a galloping thriller...

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About the Author

John Lonergan writes from personal experience. He's lived in France for the past five years, and developed several new microbiology systems over fifteen years. The characters are based on Georgian and Russian friends to create the characters that are central to this novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 266 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (May 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595178561
• ISBN-13: 978-0595178568
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,338,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very timely book, October 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Germ Warfare: Terror in Central Asia (Paperback)

Well written, quick paced, packed with the daily reminders of our governments new found role in "Homeland Security" and the new "Cyber Terrorism Office." I suspect we will be seeing and reading more books of ths genre in the near future. Proper planning and preparation coupled with a willfull response is our only real defense. I would also suggest reading "Transfer: the end of the beginning," by Jerry Furland. Good work John.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book - I couldn't put it down., October 26, 2001

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K.K.Free (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Germ Warfare: Terror in Central Asia (Paperback)

Wonderful locations and interesting new types of people. The author knows so much about biochemical horrors, he made my blood chill. I highly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Germ Warfare, October 19, 2001

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"willaitch" (Parksville, BC Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Germ Warfare: Terror in Central Asia (Paperback)

Germ Warfare is a chilling account of another deadly threat to world-wide stability. A very plausible story of an American microbiologist who is enlisted in the fight against bioterrorism. The author has an excellent knowledge of microbiology which he has used well in spinning a most believable tale of terrorism in Europe. If fascinated by Hal in "Space Odyssey" then Daisy's soft voice will appeal to the reader of this story.