Immunity

By: Lori Andrews

Narrated by: Coleen Marlo

One bizarre death is just that---a death. Two? Could be a coincidence. But in Lori Andrews’s latest thriller, geneticist Dr. Alexandra Blake discovers something much more dangerous than a killer---an epidemic.

Taking a break from decoding the genetic sequence of a tropical disease, Alex takes on an investigation into the gruesome and unexplained death of a DEA agent on a mob stakeout in New Mexico. Within hours, she uncovers similar deaths throughout the Southwest. Is it a naturally occurring epidemic or has a lethal bioweapon been released in the United States?

With the nation’s attention focused on a provocative presidential race, Alex’s attempts to warn Homeland Security fail. Only with the help of a rogue DEA agent and a cutting-edge supercomputer will she and the rest of her team at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology stand a chance of putting an end to the devastation before public hysteria rages out of control.

From Alex’s lab to the closed rooms of a killer’s mind, IMMUNITY maps the perfect sequence for an infectious, edge-of-your-seat thriller.©2008 Lori Andrews; (P)2008 Books on Tape

A Prescient Pandeminc Murder Mystery

The female protagonist -- a brillant scientist working in law enforcement -- is full of surprises, and so is the plot -- a presicent foreshadowing of how governmental priorities might handicap science-based policy and public safety -- wrapped up in a well-informed, thoughtful mass-infection thriller. Coleen Mario, as befitting a member of the legendary Actors Studio, brings every character to distinctive life with a skillfully interperative performance. There were a couple of moments I shouted out at the plot turns, like "Don't do it! Don't do it!" Totally enjoyable.

Sad it’s over

This was my least favorite out of this series, but overall I still enjoyed it! Wish she had kept going and continued the Alex Blake novels

Disappointing Yawn

The story was convoluted - I lost interest before I was half-way through. The characters were caricatures - Sexy, blond, Ivy League scientist dedicated to finding the truth even if she has to bend the rules while she rides around in her cool T-bird, etc. etc. I don't even want to deal with the childish talking computer that appears in the latter half of the story.

I am a big fan of sci-fi, thrillers, and suspense genres, so I am more than willing to suspend belief if the story is compelling, but Immunity is just ludicrous.

Also the narrator was very disappointing. The accents were amateruish and several words were mispronounced. The only reason I finished it was because I was on a long drive and I had no backup book.