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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 584 pages
  • Publisher: Thorndike Press; First Edition, first printing edition (November 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786216190
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786216192
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,553,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsWHO IS JOHN CASE?
By A Customer on October 20, 1999
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Whoever he may be, he ranks with Michel Creighton and Robin Cook. His mixture of fact with fiction gives his story both suspense and credibility. There really was an expedition to Norway to hunt for the virus. The 1918 flu was pandemic. My 90 year old grandmother lived through it and to her flu equals death. She would no sooner take a flu vaccine then I would an AIDS vaccine. Anyone who has worried about biological terroism should read this book. Lets just hope Saddam Hussain doesn't get hold of the copy. As for those who compain about this not being a "thriller" they must be addicted to gun battles and car chases. This is a psychological thriller based on the very real capabilities of anthrax brewing terrorists. If you want blood, gore and ridiculous story lines go back to Dean Koontz.
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4.0 out of 5 starsIf you're going to choose mainstream
By Keith Dougherty on July 31, 2000
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If you're going to skip the classics and look for a mainstream type of book you might as well look for something by John case. I find his books to be a step above your everyday Grisham and James Patterson novels. This book touches on a very real and dangerous topic in today's world. Biochemical warfare is not talked about much by the government because the results of which would be devastating. Overall with all the books i've ever read I would probably drop this rating to a three.... but I choose to rate books based on the type of books they are; this would make a good tavel type of book.
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4.0 out of 5 starsWhoa
By kerry on March 8, 2016
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I really enjoyed this book. No it's not a western but well named. Likeable good guy characters but nasty Templar types .No,it's not medieval but in our times. Plenty of action n plot with surprises .There were spots when the dots did not connect for me. Few fillers n thank goodness it's not a series as sick of those follow the same hero so the author can shortcut on character development. John Case gets credit for his varied characters n creativity.
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4.0 out of 5 starsJohn Case Delivers a great, suspenseful read!
By Billy Stewart VINE VOICE on February 9, 2007
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This is the second book by John Case that I have read (after The Genesis Code). This author, who uses a pseudonym, is very skilled in the suspense/thriller genre.
The First Horseman is a riveting read that, just like The Genesis Code, is not only entertaining but also scary, because it could happen. The characters in the book are very well developed while the story continues to move; you all of the sudden feel like you know these people and can't figure out when it happened.
The book tends to move around a lot; there are several story lines that intertwine and all of it fits perfectly for a climactic finish, but it can get just a little confusing if you don't pay close attention to names. If you see a name early in the book, rest assured, it will come back up before the end; even if you have forgotten.
All in all, a fantastic read about an all-too-real topic. I will definitely read all of John Case's works. This book is almost a 5/5; I would give it 4.5/5, it is a great book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMind Candy
By Thomas on September 17, 2004
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This is not a book that is part of the genres I generally favor. Therefore, I have little else to compare it to, and read this one based on its own merit.

I found this book highly suspenseful, well paced and concise, full of fascinating scientific ideas and therefore, even somewhat educational (although I would have to scrutinize the science from second sources before taking it too seriously). Definitely worth losing some sleep while compelled by the plot to read this one in one sitting.

While the book covers a lot of ground (environmentalism, foreign policy, bioterror threat domestic and third world, ecoterror, cults, science, responsible journalism...) it neither delves into substantive social observation nor devotes any more space to character development than necessary--this one's 100% plot driven. Expect to be entertained and (thankfully) not lectured!
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe First Horseman---fast moving & suspenseful
By Sassy & Seventy on April 3, 2011
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Book is well written, good plot, etc. It should be "required" reading for high school and college students. They need to know that greed,and evil can be disguised under the officialdom of religion. Well, actually everyone should read it.

I felt I was there---in the Artic zone; had to put on an extra jacket until the story took me to a warmer climate! I love the international aspect of the book.
Why is the book not a "movie" or in some form to reach more people? Many people do not read; it is a fact of life---and present technology does not encourage it.
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4.0 out of 5 starsWho Sneezed?
By Jeffrey Leach HALL OF FAME on July 12, 2002
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A lot of times when I read a medical thriller, I always tend to get a little paranoid. Every cough, sniffle, or sneeze takes on serious overtones. I think of books like this one, where millions became very sick or even die, and get antsy. I also start to think of the possible implications of going out to a movie, a concert, or any other place where large groups of people gather. I'm a student at a large university, and people are ALWAYS spreading around some illness or another there. Therefore, these types of books scare me more than most horror/suspense/psychological novels do. "The First Horseman" is one of these scary books. The author of "The First Horseman," John Case, is actually a pseudonym for a husband and wife team. They haven't written a lot of books, but this one must be one of their best.
The story incorporates several real life events into a fictional account about a potential viral Armageddon. The story starts out with an unusual incident in the backwaters of North Korea, where a small village suffers a high death toll from a strange illness that causes its victims to turn blue and suffer a host of ills before they die. A doctor from the capital, Pyongyang, visits and cryptically refers to the "Spanish Lady" before he leaves. One of the villagers, while out collecting wood for dinner (this is North Korea, after all), witnesses the destruction of the village by North Korean military officials. His defection to South Korea and his report of the incident set off a high level investigation involving the CIA, the FBI, and various intelligence services.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsStory started off go. Basic plot well thought out ...

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5.0 out of 5 starsI couldn't put it down!

This has got to go down as one of my favourite books. I was gripped by the story line right from the start and finished it in record time. I can't wait to read his other books!

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5.0 out of 5 starsThe First Horseman

This is a very topical issue and extremely intriguing and entertaining.

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4.0 out of 5 starsIn the era of H5N1-brand Avian Flu, an especially chilling tale

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