The Biocide Conspiracy: Return of the International Space Station [Paperback]

Ann Massey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 9, 2011

When the International Space Station is sabataged, the threat that a biological agent will be used on the civilian population is more likely than at any other point in history. Lost in the Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia, two teens stumble upon the wreckage of a germ warfare factory, and a secret so damaging to world governments it must be hushed up...at all costs.

 

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Editorial Reviews

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"Ann Massey weaves a tale of intrigue and conspiracy in this adventure thriller about biogerm warfare -  a good read for both young adults and older readers." - Shoma Mittra - Authorsden

"A thrilling, action packed story but being from the U.S. this was a cultural ride into the heart of Australia as well. I loved it - the landscape, and the drama. If all you know about Australia comes from Crocodile Dundee and The Crocodile Hunter, you'll be pleasantly surprised with their good fiction writers" -  alchemyofscrawl

"I love this book by Ann Massey. Mo and Beth are believable 3D characters in this suspenseful sci/fi novel. I truly enjoyed reading about their adventures from their first meeting as adversaries to becoming friends in the trying times they are facing."  - Dee Bibb - Goodreads

"I won this book thru the Goodreads First Reads program and I really liked it. I found it full of action, with that hint of romance, and was well paced. I found myself reading most of my Sunday afternoon and night away." - Rose - Goodreads

Julia's review on Goodreads

 

 There is a lot of action, with strong teenage characters.  I liked that the story was set in Australia. It is a fascinating country and I enjoyed reading about life on a "station". The main characters were likable, and  relatable to both teen and adult  readers.

 

 

From the Author

When 'The Biocide Conspiracy'  was published in 2011, the idea of the International Space Statio  being abandoned by its crew and crashing back to earth seemed incredible. Two years on the  6-person crew is scheduled to be reduced to three & ultimately abandoned. Without crew members on board to physically repair any malfunction the risk of losing station is now a very real possibility.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 9, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1456503367
• ISBN-13: 978-1456503369
• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

More About the Author

I was born in 1945 and grew up in the tough environment of a council estate, in north-west Bolton. After emigrating to Australia at fifteen, I worked at various lacklustre jobs before going to live in the jungles of Borneo. It was at this time that I began to record heart-wrenching stories of the sexual exploitation of Iban girls, portrayed in 'The White Amah'. A stint as a governess on an outback sheep station provided the setting for my next book, 'The Biocide Conspiracy'. My new book, 'Salvation Jane', will be published in mid 2013. I live in Perth, Western Australia.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing story June 23, 2011

By alchemyofscrawl

Format:Kindle Edition

on several levels. This is a thrilling, action packed story, but being from the U.S. this was a cultural ride into the heart of Australia as well. I loved it - the language (OZ English and US English are different :), the landscape, and the drama. If all you know about Australia comes from Crocodile Dundee and The Crocodile Hunter, you'll be pleasantly surprised with their good fiction writers as well!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Biocide Conspiracy May 24, 2013

By E M Bahnsen

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Absolutely lovely-and-suspenseful story of two teens outwitting the adults and, thus, having to save the world!

As an American reader, I appreciated and enjoyed the classical and traditional style of British writing (which I learned as a teen student was the correct and proper way) along with the incorporation of local and natural dialect from the diverse characters.

Wonderfully written character development and story arc. Perfect for adults as well as teens. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars The Biocide Conspiracy February 6, 2012

By Julia Monson

Format:Paperback

This book is set in the Australian outback and is about the International Space Station crashing to earth with biological weapons aboard. Mo, a teenage delinquent from the city, and Beth, a girl from the outback, must work together to stop the weapon from falling in the wrong hands.

I think this book would appeal to both boys and girls. There is a lot of action, with strong teenage characters. Mo, is basically a good boy who had made some bad decisions. He has been sent to the outback for rehabilitation because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He has a strong sense of right and wrong, and tries to do what is right. His growing feelings for Beth are dealt with in an age appropriate manner.

I liked that the story was set in Australia. It is a fascinating country and I enjoyed reading about life on a "station". The main characters were likable, and probably relatable for a younger reader.

I received this book for free from the goodreads first reads program.