John Leifer

This was my first book from this author. I absolutely loved the book! I will definitely be reading his other novels.
The subject matter of this novel is exactly what I am interested in. The author presents the book in a way that made me feel like I was right there with them.
It had great character development. It also includes a list of characters in the beginning.
It deals with Eugenics, creating the master race, which started way back in the 20s.
It was a page-turner for me.
I won this book from a giveaway, signed by the author. Thank you so much!!… (més)

8 Seconds to Midnight
By John Leifer
2020
Reviewed by Angie Mangino
Rating: 4 stars

In chapter one readers meet Dr. Ayesha Naru, daughter of General Omar Malik, the top-ranking Pakistani military officer. Professionally the doctor uses her late mother’s maiden name at an attempt to keep her work separated from her father’s renown.

Chapter two introduces the setting of the novel to which the American public is unaware.

“A year and change had elapsed since the United Islamic State had launched a biological attack on the four busiest airports in America. … They almost succeeded.”

Readers now meet Commander John Hart, the leading bio warfare expert in the United States, a physician, Navy Seal, and senior intelligence officer. It was he who “led the team responsible for liberating the vaccine from a clandestine laboratory in Pakistan.”

Hart works with, and is engaged to, Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins, the preeminent virologist who runs the Bio level IV lab at the CDC, the US Health protection agency.

Fifty-four action filled chapters keep readers engrossed in the story of bioterrorism, nuclear warfare, deceit, and personal interactions around the globe right up to its satisfying conclusion. It is a timely tale reflecting the shades of involvement, as well as the personal consequences, revolving around these and the other characters introduced.
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Angie Mangino currently works as a freelance journalist, author, and book reviewer, additionally offering authors personalized critique service and copyediting of unpublished manuscripts. www.AngieMangino.com… (més)

Terrifying – suspenseful – chilling – The story drew me in and before I knew it I couldn’t put it down. The plan for achieving Armageddon is far too plausible for comfort. It kept me on the edge of my seat. A real page-turner.

The writing is smooth, flowing easily between narrative and dialogue. This is more a plot-driven story versus character-driven. I didn’t feel like I really got to know the characters but it didn’t matter. They were believable and, I am sure, several of the characters will show up in forthcoming books in this series. I did like Sayed even though he left me holding my breath in most of his scenes. No-nonsense Commander John Hart and calm, intelligent Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins, a biochemical scientist, are the ones you want in charge in an emergency.

This book will make you think twice about flying for that next holiday reunion.… (més)