An exciting new fiction thriller where fear has no boundaries. Several world-renowned scientists in the field of synthetic biology have been brutally murdered. The FBI launches an investigation to recover the remaining scientist, a Nobel laureate who has made extraordinary breakthroughs in understanding of prions--infectious renegade proteins that are capable of causing rapid and nearly universally fatal brain disorders. Special Agent Liz Holder, heading up the FBI counterterrorism unit, recruits Dr. Aurelio Galvano, an ex-Special Ops physician with expertise in weapons of mass destruction. The killings are ultimately linked to a sophisticated and secretive Islamic fundamentalist terror organization working to gain access to America's most closely kept secrets. While high-level government officials pull out all the stops to keep their involvement hidden at any cost, Liz and Aurelio chase leads around the world to stop an unprecedented attack on the West that aims to redefine the meaning of terror.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Prion Is An Outstanding Thriller! Move Over Clancy and Crighton
December 18, 2011
By C. Goodman
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just finished reading Prion almost without putting it down. It is extremely well written, thought provoking, nerve wracking and at the same time a very fun read. As a neuropathologist with an interest in prion diseases, the story truly resonated and I believe I recognized a few familiar personalities (names changed to protect the innocent, of course!). The prion diseases are among the most relentless and horrific disorders imaginable, and the thought of these agents being used as bioweapons is truly deeply terrifying.
At one level this book is an extremely well crafted thriller with believable and multi-dimensional characters, intrigue, twists and turns, and action. But it is so much more. It brings into sharp focus the dangers of bioterrorism that have been amplified dramatically by recent advances in biomedical sciences. The risks, moral ambiguity and strategic necessity of preparing for possible use of frightening new classes of agents is discussed thoughtfully and thoroughly as the tale unfolds. Also, the nature of the asymmetrical threats we now face and the fluid organizational, economic and geographic features of potential foes are explored.
The authors bring unique expertise and credibility to the story. Dr. Subbarrao is Director of the Public Health Readiness Office at the American Medical Association Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response and Dr. Hsu is the Director of Training at the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response. It is their job to think about and plan for the worse case scenarios that nature or man can unleash. Prion describes one such scenario. Read it!
At one level this book is an extremely well crafted thriller with believable and multi-dimensional characters, intrigue, twists and turns, and action. But it is so much more. It brings into sharp focus the dangers of bioterrorism that have been amplified dramatically by recent advances in biomedical sciences. The risks, moral ambiguity and strategic necessity of preparing for possible use of frightening new classes of agents is discussed thoughtfully and thoroughly as the tale unfolds. Also, the nature of the asymmetrical threats we now face and the fluid organizational, economic and geographic features of potential foes are explored.
The authors bring unique expertise and credibility to the story. Dr. Subbarrao is Director of the Public Health Readiness Office at the American Medical Association Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response and Dr. Hsu is the Director of Training at the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response. It is their job to think about and plan for the worse case scenarios that nature or man can unleash. Prion describes one such scenario. Read it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Zack Miller
Format:Paperback
PRION. As a physician who has treated patients with prion disease, the very word can cause my blood to run cold. With the rapid evolution of molecular biology, the possibility of a readily transmissable form of these deadly subviral agents has become real. Combine this possibility with the political uncertainities of today, and we have a first rate thriller. With their experience in disaster preparedness Drs. Hsu and Subbarao have created a work of dramatic intensity that captures the dilemma the Western world faces in an era of potential bioterrorism. Definitely a great read.
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a book that should become a movie! It keeps the reader engaged from the first to the last page. Although this is a brilliant work of fiction, it is evident that the two authors, who are medical doctors, are knowledgeable about cutting edge technology as well as the use of biological weapons of mass destruction. The well-developed characters keep your interest in this international spy thriller and the plot is suspenseful and frighteningly believable. Bravo!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great page turner!
This is a fast paced, original and intelligent thriller that I had trouble putting down. Seems tailor made for the big screen, and I am definitely hoping for a sequel!
Published 13 months ago by William E. DeForest
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant concept, flawlessly executed and immensely entertaining
Prior is an exhilarating novel that will grab your attention from the first page and never let it go. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Frederick Nucifora
5.0 out of 5 stars
When does the movie come out??
Excellent thriller that had my palms sweating throughout! I have very little knowledge about the field of medicine and I had no issue keeping up with the content. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mark L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great, Fast Paced Thriller
Prion is a great spy thriller. It has action, adventure, political intrigue and science fiction (or fact?). One can really tell that Drs. Read more
Published 14 months ago by VSA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spellbinding!
As a research scientist I am always anxious to read and critique any novel which uses proven science in its' plot. In this book the authors did a superb job ! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jack Horner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read!
Very intriguing book with one of the most suspenseful plots I have read in a while. Very cool how how the plot weaves in the the threat of science and terrorism into something... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Nick McGuire
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great book!!!
I picked up this book on a recommendation of a friend. I'm glad I did. I don't have a lot of time to read for pleasure but Prion has stirred an interest in me to make more of an... Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Nowosielski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spirit of Crichton is resurrected
The good doctors have written a phenomenal debut medical thriller. When the great Crichton passed, I worried I would never read anything similar again. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Wiseman
1.0 out of 5 stars
inaccurate, boring, 18 duplicated chapters!
I bought the Kindle version and was dismayed to find 18 chapters duplicated!
But even if this book had been read and edited, I would not recommend it. Read more
But even if this book had been read and edited, I would not recommend it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bob_E
5.0 out of 5 stars
More truth than fiction?
F. M. Burkle, Jr., MD, Senior Fellow and Visiting Scientist, Harvard School of Public Health
If you want a rapid page turning thriller with highly descriptive and tantalizing... Read more
If you want a rapid page turning thriller with highly descriptive and tantalizing... Read more
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