ABOUT THE BOOK
Everything changed when scientists discovered the drug. It looked like the cure for aging, but all progress comes with a price tag. Now, eternal youthfulness will be paid for by the blood of the innocent.
The blood of “carriers” is the most valuable commodity on earth. When treated with a new wonder drug, it cures disease, increases power, and makes the recipient a virtual superman.
It also makes the carriers targets. Young people with the right genes are ripped from their families and stashed in “blood farms.”
Ellie Batista became an LAPD officer specifically to fight this evil as a member of the Blood Squad, but her ambitions are thwarted—until the day she and her partner are ambushed during a routine stop. The resulting events plunge her into an undercover world more dangerous than she could have ever imagined.
Because a madman has found a way to increase the potency of the blood to levels previously unimagined. As he cuts a bloody swath through the already deadly world of blood cartels, Ellie is the only hope to stop him before the body count explodes.
MY REVIEW
A madman has discovered a way to increase the potency of the blood to unprecedented levels, and he is wreaking havoc in the already treacherous world of blood cartels. Ellie Batista is an LAPD officer who fights against this evil as a member of the Blood Squad. She is the only one who can stop him before the body count rises too high.
I found this action-packed thriller to be right up my alley. Mooney’s writing style is both arresting and engaging, making it easy to become lost in the story. One of the things that intrigued me the most about this book was the concept of a single protein having such a significant impact on society. It made me wonder how something as seemingly insignificant as a molecule could change the course of history. It also raised questions about the ethics behind protecting those who carry the protein while leaving others vulnerable to exploitation.
The setting of present-day California was also a compelling aspect of the story. The wildfires that rage throughout the book serve as a metaphor for the chaos and destruction that can arise from greed and corruption.
Blood World is a must-read for fans of thrillers. The captivating plot, well-developed characters, and vivid setting make for an enthralling read. The concept of a single protein having such a significant impact on society will leave readers pondering the ramifications long after they’ve finished the book.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hailed as “one of the best thriller writers working today” by Lee Child and “a wonderful writer” by Michael Connelly, Chris Mooney is the international bestselling author of twelve novels, most recently, The Snow Girls. His fourth book, The Missing, the first in the Darby McCormick series, was a main selection of the International Book of the Month Club and an instant bestseller in over thirteen countries. The Mystery Writer’s Association nominated Chris’s third book, Remembering Sarah, for an Edgar Award for Best Novel. Foreign rights to his novels have been sold to twenty-eight territories. He has sold nearly two million copies of his books.
Chris teaches writing courses at Harvard and the Harvard Extension School, and lives in the Boston area with his wife and son. His new novel, Blood World, will be released in August of 2020.
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