Anthrax Island

One of the reasons I loved this book is because it reminded me of Desmond Bagley’s books, with plenty of action and a twisty-turny plot.

I really liked the hero, Tyler, and his methodical way of tracking down the killer. The location, too, is exciting–set on a remote Scottish island, I knew that both the hero and the killer had nowhere to go, which heightened the tension and drove the plot along at a terrific pace. I also loved the author’s attention to detail, his clever use of language, and the way he kept things rattling along all the way… show more.

I love a thriller that’s full of tension and excitement, and which features an unusual location. It’s better still if I learn something new at the same time.

Anthrax Island delivers this and more. I learned about Anthrax, how it was used in World War II, and the history of Gruinard Island in Scotland. And yet the facts were so beautifully woven into the story that there was no sense of being told about them – they just unfolded naturally from the events and conversations.

This was one of those thrillers that forced me to read on, long after I… show more.