Fast paced story as Jericho Quinn races against time to stop a mad man from unleashing a virus with horrible consequences. This is the start of Jericho Quinn as a special ops agent gifted in languages and trained assassin. He answers only to the National Security Advisor to the President. ( )

“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace..." by Thomas Paine.

Marc Cameron uses the quote very effectively in a novel that is heart pounding, relentlessly intelligent, sinister and suspenseful, compelling and terrifying as it describes the global war on terror as no news headline or story can possibly capture.

There are those who flee in the face of danger and there are those who simply say, "It's my job."

This novel isn't for the faint-hearted, but is a stunningly realistic portrayal of the global war on terror and bioterrorism.

Unlike the novel, I will never know the names of the individuals who do not hesitate to confront evil, to serve at their own peril, who never know if one more mission, one more assignment could be their last mission, their last assignment. I am grateful to each one that has served before you, to each one that is currently serving, and to those that will serve when you no longer can. This novel is a poignant reminder that on this afternoon when I enjoyed the sunny day, the quiet of my neighborhood, the peace in my home, not all are at home enjoying this freedom because you are away from home and loved ones as you serve. ( )

Far from a great book, but not entirely horrible either. I liked the characters, but story very weak.

Overall, story started really strong but went out like a whisper. Seems like the author had a deadline and had to meet it quickly. ( )

As often happens with my "new series" reads they are because of a challenge that needs something to fulfill it. This one was not an exception to that rule. I had never read this author so really had no preconceived expectations. Turns out that our hero...Jericho Quinn... is an Air Force captain with very special skills. He has an ex-wife...a five-year-old daughter...and spends his life protecting others. He is described as dark skinned and speaks fluent Arabic. An interesting character but I believe I would very much like him more in a movie than in a book. I found that the book, while being an interesting enough was very descriptive and the good guys come off as super-heroes that can do not wrong. I'm not sure I will ever read book #2...unless I have another challenge.... ( )

Exciting, action plot with a bio-terrorism theme. I enjoyed the story -- complex, believable character behavior . It is a dark look into the mind of a Arab, Islamic terrorists and our hero, the all american boy. It looks like a lot of other novels I've read... just too much of the same. This one's not too preachy, though. And, i like their toys...motorcycles and guns. The bio terrorism theme is just too possible not to believe. Where's book #2? ( )