Book Review: Resonance

Fiction

Resonance

A.J. Scudiere

Griffyn Ink

2008

ISBN: 978-0-9799510-0-8

Soft cover

484 pages

"Every so often, a long time, even by geological standards, the poles shift...swap places. It happens that certain spots shift first. Then the theory is that when a critical mass of hotspots, or altered areas, is hit, the poles snap. Bam!"

In A.J. Scudiere's novel, Resonance, four scientists are brought together when the impact of a polar shift leads to a pandemic that irreparably changes the earth.

Jillian Brookwood and Jordan Abellard are physicians fresh from medical school who have chosen to start their careers as researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the supervision of the demanding, yet brilliant, Dr. Landerly. The young doctors are put to the task of "drawing blood and writing reports" as well as traveling to different cities to diagnosis strange illnesses that pop up. Biologist Becky Sorenson, Ph.D. discovers six-legged frogs on her family's land and determines that the mutated amphibians are also magnetic. Dr. David Carter, a successful, arrogant geologist discovers the hotspots that mark the shifts in the earth's poles.

When Jordan's cousin dies suddenly, the two CDC doctors go on a multi-state journey to identify the mysterious illness that causes stomach irritation, ear pain, coma and death. As the four doctors come together, they learn that the dramatic changes in the earth are leading to a global disaster.

While the search for the cause and cure of the illness is underway, an attraction develops between Jordan and Jillian. With the addition of David to the team, an uncomfortable three-way relationship blossoms as Jillian finds herself in need of the security that Jordan offers and drawn to the bad-boy excitement David has built his reputation on.

Resonance is an exceptional, hearty tome that invites readers to sink their teeth into the complicated, science-rich plot. With experience as a teacher of science, math and writing, Scudiere does an outstanding job of looping dramatic, human scenes with descriptive scientific facts. Readers who enjoy learning about real life while indulging in fiction will love this book.

Melissa Levine

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