Patient Zero is a very original novel that involves a terrorist plot to unleash a virus that turns people into zombies. It's sort of like Tom Clancy meets George Romero, and it works on every level. The author, Jonathan Maberry, takes his time to develop the characters, plot, and setting in a way that makes this book one very entertaining read.
I expected this book to have more action that it delivered, but I wasn't disappointed when it turned out to be more plot-oriented. Not to say that there isn't a bunch of shooting and violence, especially in the last 50 or so pages, but don't expect a mindless gorefest like what you find in most zombie-related books and movies. Zombies are a big deal in movies and books these days, and so are terrorist plots. Combining the two was a brilliant idea.
You can read my full Patient Zero review at Epinions.com.
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