This is the second book tying in to Sharon and Derek Gilbert's "Mytharc" fictional universe, and the first in a series called Countdown. Unlike Winds of Evil, however, this one works very well as a standalone novel. The Armageddon Strain ties in peripherally with Winds of Evil, in as much as places and characters are mentioned in both titles, but they're not necessarily important. In other words, it's a neat thing for readers of both titles, but nothing that would cause trouble for a first-time reader.
In The Armageddon Strain, Dr. Maggie Hilliard Taylor is dealing with a variety of problems. Her divorce finalization is approaching, but her ex seems to be having second thoughts. At the same time, two intriguing men enter her life, each with his own motives, perhaps related to the major issue: Maggie's father, a genetic scientist, has just passed away unexpectedly.
Conspiracy buffs are quick to point out that Maggie's father is the latest in a long string of dead geneticists. Initially skeptical of any connection, Maggie's thoughts slowly change as more mysterious events follow. Meanwhile, an avian flu epidemic has exploded across the country and is showing signs of jumping species. What will the government do to stop it?
Yes, it's a conspiracy. A big one, involving shadowy government cabals and demonic influences. Fans of the X-Files or L.A. Marzulli's Nephilim series will probably love this. For everyone else, it's a decent enough thriller, though perhaps a bit too fantastical.
On the other hand, the threat of biological warfare is real and scary. (I found it interesting that I read this right after reading Brevig Mission Plague, also dealing with that subject.) The concept of implanted microchips is also a growing trend, leading to both intriguing ideas and dangerous privacy concerns. But The Armageddon Strain takes that a step further, combining the two in a truly frightening manner.
Outside of Maggie, the characters are rather sparsely developed, but that's not the focus in a book like this. The spiritual content is focused more on the evil side and the concept of building toward the End Times. Christian characters do appear, and are open about their beliefs, but it's very matter-of-fact. Mildly Recommended.
(The Armageddon Strain was originally published independently, so if you find it with a different cover than what it shown above, it's still the same book.) Buy this and other great christian fiction at Christian Supply Land
In The Armageddon Strain, Dr. Maggie Hilliard Taylor is dealing with a variety of problems. Her divorce finalization is approaching, but her ex seems to be having second thoughts. At the same time, two intriguing men enter her life, each with his own motives, perhaps related to the major issue: Maggie's father, a genetic scientist, has just passed away unexpectedly.
Conspiracy buffs are quick to point out that Maggie's father is the latest in a long string of dead geneticists. Initially skeptical of any connection, Maggie's thoughts slowly change as more mysterious events follow. Meanwhile, an avian flu epidemic has exploded across the country and is showing signs of jumping species. What will the government do to stop it?
Yes, it's a conspiracy. A big one, involving shadowy government cabals and demonic influences. Fans of the X-Files or L.A. Marzulli's Nephilim series will probably love this. For everyone else, it's a decent enough thriller, though perhaps a bit too fantastical.
On the other hand, the threat of biological warfare is real and scary. (I found it interesting that I read this right after reading Brevig Mission Plague, also dealing with that subject.) The concept of implanted microchips is also a growing trend, leading to both intriguing ideas and dangerous privacy concerns. But The Armageddon Strain takes that a step further, combining the two in a truly frightening manner.
Outside of Maggie, the characters are rather sparsely developed, but that's not the focus in a book like this. The spiritual content is focused more on the evil side and the concept of building toward the End Times. Christian characters do appear, and are open about their beliefs, but it's very matter-of-fact. Mildly Recommended.
(The Armageddon Strain was originally published independently, so if you find it with a different cover than what it shown above, it's still the same book.) Buy this and other great christian fiction at Christian Supply Land
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