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Entertainment Weekly), #1 New York Times bestselling author Ken Follett reinvents the thriller with each new novel. But nothing matches the intricate knife-edge drama of Whiteout. . . .

A missing canister of a deadly virus. A lab technician bleeding from the eyes. Toni Gallo, the security director of a Scottish medical research firm, knows she has problems, but she has no idea of the nightmare to come.
 
As a Christmas Eve blizzard whips out of the north, several people, Toni among them, converge on a remote family house. All have something to gain or lose from the drug developed to fight the virus. As the storm worsens, the emotional sparks—jealousies, distrust, sexual attraction, rivalries—crackle; desperate secrets are revealed; hidden traitors and unexpected heroes emerge. Filled with startling twists at every turn,
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"A blizzard of treachery and violence . . . an adrenaline-pumping thriller." —
The Associated Press

"[A] feverish plot." —
Rocky Mountain News

"Movie-style twists and hairbreadth escapes." —
The Wall Street Journal

"Undeniably suspenseful." —
Entertainment Weekly

"Scary . . . provides a rush of fear." —
New York Post

"Almost nonstop action with a plausible and sufficiently frightening plot . . . a page-turner, pure and simple." —
The Tennessean

"Follett goes down a high-concept road. . . . [He] handles the tension of the circumstances nicely." —
San Francisco Chronicle

"A literate, plausible, suspenseful tale that keeps you turning pages well past bedtime." —
The Raleigh News & Observer

"A new breed of thriller . . . an agonizingly protracted, nail-biter ending drags readers to the very edge of their seats and holds them captive until the last villain is satisfactorily dispatched." —
Publishers Weekly

"Follett's sure hand at the controls of a high-octane plot delivers the expected thrills." —
Booklist

"Exciting? Absolutely. . . . Follett makes the formula work with his trademark strong females, large cast of characters, and race-against-the-clock pace . . . high-speed escapism." —
Library Journal

"Follett's trademark tension and breakneck pacing." —
Kirkus Reviews

"Exciting." —
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About the Author

Ken Follett is one of the world’s best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. Follett’s first bestseller was Eye of the Needle, a spy story set in the Second World War. 

In 1989 
The Pillars of the Earth was published, and has since become the author’s most successful novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah’s Book Club pick.
 
Its sequels, 
World Without End and A Column of Fire, proved equally popular, and the Kingsbridge series has sold 38 million copies worldwide.
 
Follett lives in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife Barbara. Between them they have five children, six grandchildren, and three Labradors.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Reprint edition (December 2, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451225147
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451225146
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.91 x 8.39 inches
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Ken Follett was only twenty-seven when he wrote the award-winning EYE OF THE NEEDLE, which became an international bestseller. His celebrated PILLARS OF THE EARTH was voted into the top 100 of Britain's best-loved books in the BBC's the Big Read and the sequel, WORLD WITHOUT END, was published to critical acclaim. He lives with his family in London and Hertfordshire.

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it engaging with a good storyline and plot. They appreciated the interesting characters and their emotional development. The writing style was well-received, with a fast pace and lean prose that kept them hooked. Readers also appreciated the colorful and imaginative color scheme. However, some readers felt the book was difficult to read due to its length.

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157 customers mention "Enjoyment"136 positive21 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the writing style engaging and the plot compelling. The book is described as a good read that keeps readers hooked until the end. It's recommended as an enjoyable summer read that never disappoints.

"...The characters were believable and the story was fast paced. A very enjoyable read. Thank you Ken!" Read more

"As usual, Mr. Follett crafts a readable, thoroughly enjoyable novel. The plot is believable and the characters well defined...." Read more

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"Good weekend read. Maybe impossible number of bumbling screwups however were needed to allow plot twists. 4 more words required" Read more

149 customers mention "Story quality"122 positive27 negative

Customers enjoy the story's intrigue, fast-paced plot, and multiple perspectives. They find the book action-packed with shady characters and heroes. The history is well-written, and there's time for romance.

"...The characters were believable and the story was fast paced. A very enjoyable read. Thank you Ken!" Read more

"...The plot is believable and the characters well defined. Although, to me, the ending was not in question it was good...just desserts." Read more

"Very exciting. I couldn’t wait to read again each day! I definitely recommend this one! All his books are great!" Read more

"The story and the plot were great. But the description of the events that took place in the mansion was not...." Read more

57 customers mention "Character development"46 positive11 negative

Customers find the characters interesting and well-developed. They appreciate the realistic portrayal of emotions and nuances. The female lead character is described as smart, capable, and attractive. The tension among all the characters is suspenseful. The story moves along quickly, demonstrating the author's storytelling ability.

"Another masterpiece by Ken Follett. The characters were believable and the story was fast paced. A very enjoyable read. Thank you Ken!" Read more

"...The plot is believable and the characters well defined. Although, to me, the ending was not in question it was good...just desserts." Read more

"...I stayed up all night to finish it. Character development was superb. I look forward to reading his next book" Read more

"This book was action packed with shady characters and heroes and heroines. Definitely not your typical Christmas story!!..." Read more

56 customers mention "Pacing"43 positive13 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pacing. They find the story engaging, with a steady pace that keeps them hooked. The book starts slowly but then builds up in intensity until the end. Readers enjoy the realistic settings and movement, which gives them a sense of immersion.

"Never disappoints. I couldn’t put this book down! Fast read on the edge of my seat. So I highly recommend." Read more

"...His writing is fluid and often his books are page turners. Whiteout is a fast read, but lacks what his most other books have...." Read more

"...That’s a pretty apt description. Whiteout is a fast and fairly fun read, as long as you can suspend disbelief despite the ridiculous plot, and can..." Read more

"...the characters have to be so unlikeable and off putting or clueless, sleazy?..." Read more

56 customers mention "Writing style"49 positive7 negative

Customers praise the writing style. They find it engaging and well-crafted, with a captivating storyline and intriguing twists. Readers describe the book as readable and enjoyable.

"Another masterpiece by Ken Follett. The characters were believable and the story was fast paced. A very enjoyable read. Thank you Ken!" Read more

"As usual, Mr. Follett crafts a readable, thoroughly enjoyable novel. The plot is believable and the characters well defined...." Read more

"...He spun a good tale with an unhurried writing style that was often engaging while informative on subjects I would not think to research myself...." Read more

"As always Follett wrote a page turner. This may be one of my favorite books he has written. I look forward to reading more of his books." Read more

6 customers mention "Color scheme"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the colorful and interesting characters. They find the story engaging with its typical Follett style. The heroine is described as smart, capable, and a sexy woman.

"...Twists and turns, colorful and interesting characters and terrorism threats keep the reader turning pages rapidly." Read more

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"...The story is exciting, the characters are interesting, and in typical Follett style, there is an intriguing balance of good and evil." Read more

"...young handsome man to an older, statesman like gentleman who is still handsome and is still a great author...." Read more

12 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"8 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the book's grip. Some find it engaging and hard to put down, while others feel the characters are unlikable and off-putting.

"This was a great read! Hard to put down and with a good ending. Ken Folllett does it again! There’s no book of his that I haven’t enjoyed." Read more

"...Did so many of the characters have to be so unlikeable and off putting or clueless, sleazy?..." Read more

"...this book does not rank with his top works, I found I was unable to put it down. The plot is basic and not intricatly involved so it's an easy read...." Read more

"Follett doesn't disappoint. A great suspense novel. Difficult to put down...." Read more

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Customers find the book difficult to read. They describe it as tedious, boring, and formulaic.

"...It was a fast-paced, quick read culminating is an expected conclusion." Read more

"It was a mighty struggle just to finish the book. A fifteen year old might have written better...." Read more

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  • Louise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always a page turner with Ken Follett books
    Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2023
    I enjoy Ken Follett’s writing. His books are always a page-turner right from the start to the last page. His descriptions are insightful and readily imagined. I highly recommend ‘Whiteout’.
  • J. Filho
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense de primeira envolvendo roubo de vírus é intriga familiar
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 17, 2023
    Um suspense de primeira ambientado na Escócia envolvendo laboratório de segurança máxima, intriga familiar. Recomendo para aqueles que gostam de uma boa leitura que prende a atenção do princípio ao fim.
  • Mrs Rita Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whiteout
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2024
    Excellent story started off a little slow but you need to know all the characters but it turned out to be a very good read. I have never been disappointed with any of Ken Follett's books.
  • utente
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas thriller
    Reviewed in Italy on September 9, 2024
    Good thriller by Ken Follett in a snowy environment. Perfect to read during winter
  • Kris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un chef d’oeuvre de plus de Ken Follett
    Reviewed in France on June 24, 2024
    Je ne sais plus comment chanter ses louanges. C’est du grand art, difficilement égalable par d’autres écrivains également best-sellers.

    Ce livre-ci est exceptionnel. Le suspens est haletant jusqu’à la dernière page.

    Mon seul regret, c’est qu’il ne me reste pratiquement plus aucun bouquin de lui à lire.