Exposed (Maggie O'Dell) (Hardcover)

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Starred Review. Last seen in A Necessary Evil (2006), FBI special agent Maggie O'Dell pursues a vengeful monster and his sadistic assistant who infect innocent people with the deadly Ebola virus in bestseller Kava's most terrifying psychological thriller to date. While investigating a bomb threat in suburban Elk Grove, Va., Maggie and her boss, Assistant Director Cunningham, become exposed to the virus. The pair wind up in the Slammer, an isolation ward within the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases in Fort Detrick, Md. On the outside, Maggie's partner, R.J. Tully, investigates other cases of exposure to the virus, including an entire Chicago hospital. After Maggie's release, a clue Tully uncovers from his past sends him racing to save Maggie from the evil mastermind responsible for the viral threats. Full of authentic details taken from similar real-life crimes, the smart, thrill-a-minute plot builds to a cliffhanger ending that will leave fans eager for the next installment. (Oct.)
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"Kava's writing is reminiscent of Patricia Cornwell in her prime." - Mystery Ink "Not for the faint of heart." - Peter Robinson "Alex Kava knows the psychology of evil." - John Philpin, forensic psychologist and author. "Scarpetta-like authenticity and the psychological insights of Alex Delaware." - Publishers Weekly" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Mira; First Edition edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778325571
• ISBN-13: 978-0778325574
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #435,362 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your seat thrill ride all the way!, February 22, 2009

By	Barbara Jackson "MadTaz" (Pawnee City, NE USA) - See all my reviews

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This well researched mystery is so believable that it scared me into finishing it as soon as I woke up in the morning after starting it very late one night. The characters are interesting and Maggie, the main character. is authentic, flaws and all, like a beloved relative who can aggravate the socks off you but you love her anyway. The story is relevant because it is taken from the headlines we have become too familiar with, the human "monsters" that prey on and destroy their vicitims and their families. A medical mystery wrapped in an FBI murder case basted with probability and research makes this a wonderful feast for the reader. I enjoyed this book immensly despite it scaring me half to death at times.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put It Down!, February 21, 2009

By	T. Anderson (PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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This is the second Alex Kava novel I've read and I just loved it! I read the entire book in about a day and a half...I just couldn't put it down! If you like James Patterson, you will like Alex Kava. The chapters are short, the print is large and well spaced, and the writing style is an easy read. The storyline of Exposed was fantastic...a real page turner! Highly recommend.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A all nighter for sure , February 12, 2009

By	R. Cipriani "Flo" (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Really enjoyed this fast paced novel. Full of all the best things in a thriller. Loved all the science and intrigue. Had me up all night to finish this one. This was my first Alex Kava novel but it won't be the last.
Hot Zone revisited for sure...... If you like to be surprised and kept on the edge while reading this is the book for you. After I finished it and she saw that I wouldn't put it down, my sister grabbed it and she loved it too.
So 2 Big Thumbs UP from us.