The Demon in the Freezer by Richard Preston- Book-6

Katie Taylor
Period 5
September 18, 2014


6. The Demon in the Freezer by Richard Preston

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Fawcett (August 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345466632
• ISBN-13: 978-0345466631
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Professional Review: " Never mind Ebola, what we really should be worrying about, is smallpox, or variola. But wasn't that eradicated? Many might ask, particularly older Americans who remember painful vaccinations and the resultant scars. Officially, yes, nods Preston, who devotes the first half of the book to the valorous attempt by an army of volunteers to wipe out the virus. Today the variola virus exists officially in only two storage depots, in Russia and at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. In this book Preston looks into the possibility that the virus is currently being on as biological weapon in countries including Iran and Russia. Preston humanizes his science reportage by focusing on individuals-scientists, patients, physicians, government figures. The book excellently illustrates the immediate consequences if the virus was released into the public and the rapid spread and mass tragedy that would occur. This book as exciting as the best thrillers, yet scarier by far, for Preston's pages deal with clear, present and very real dangers."

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Customer Review: "Richard Preston is a very compelling writer that covers some terrifying topics I found the book to be a thrilling page turner with relevant and fascinating information that yet some how reads similarly to a mystery novel. The Hot Zone is a personal favorite of mine so I was naturally drawn to The Demon in the Freezer. Though covering a similar subject, I would not consider this to be at the same level as The Hot Zone. That is by no means any reason to pass over this book. It's a very interesting read (and a bit worrisome) and has a lot of information to be gained. If you enjoyed The Hot Zone or are interested in a fast paced look at some of the most troubling diseases/viruses in recent history, give this book a shot."

Why I Chose This Book: I chose this book because it is written much like a mystery thriller, but is still entirely true and well researched. This book appears to have a fascinating story line and relevant information about one of the most deadly epidemics in history.