2008 Woodie Awards
Get addicted to this infectious novel
Book Review
Timothy Baghurst
Issue date: 4/4/08 Section: Life & Style
In his fast paced novel, Infected, author Scott Sigler writes of a strange but deadly disease that begins to appear in the U.S. Initially believed to be nothing more than a few cases of paranoia, people begin turning murderous, committing unexpected and extreme acts of violence on themselves and others.
For Perry Dawsey, a recipient of an apparent rash, this has grave consequences. The rash grows and begins to take over his body. This is unacceptable for the ex-football star and Perry fights back against his own body with bloody consequences. But Perry's efforts might hold the key to the others' survival - only if he can avoid killing himself in the process.
Meanwhile, CDC epidemiologist Margaret Montoya is frantically trying to determine what has caused this infection and how it has managed to surpass any previous infections known to man. With the help of CIA operative Dew Phillips, the two must find the infected before they cause unparalleled damage.
From the beginning, readers will find themselves horrified, yet strangely compelled to read on. Written similarly to Scott Smith's "The Ruins," readers of a variety of genres are going to be grossed out, yet engrossed in the content. "Infected" is one not to be missed.
The book is available for purchase at the UA Bookstore.
For Perry Dawsey, a recipient of an apparent rash, this has grave consequences. The rash grows and begins to take over his body. This is unacceptable for the ex-football star and Perry fights back against his own body with bloody consequences. But Perry's efforts might hold the key to the others' survival - only if he can avoid killing himself in the process.
Meanwhile, CDC epidemiologist Margaret Montoya is frantically trying to determine what has caused this infection and how it has managed to surpass any previous infections known to man. With the help of CIA operative Dew Phillips, the two must find the infected before they cause unparalleled damage.
From the beginning, readers will find themselves horrified, yet strangely compelled to read on. Written similarly to Scott Smith's "The Ruins," readers of a variety of genres are going to be grossed out, yet engrossed in the content. "Infected" is one not to be missed.
The book is available for purchase at the UA Bookstore.
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