Infected

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond Village Library, Raymond, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2015

Review

She has 36 hours to save him. The clock starts now.

Fast moving thriller focuses on teens, Carina and her boyfriend, Tanner. Tanner is the only person Carina trusts since her beloved scientist uncle and mother have died under mysterious circumstances. They have both been injected with a drug that if they do not find the anecdote they will die.

There is lots of foreign intrigue, violence and hints of sexual activity throughout. Reminiscent of the Bourne Identity and Taken film series as the book is filled with non-stop action. Possibly too much action as there does not seem to be any time to get to know Carina and Tanner and understand their characters and fully connect with them.

Carina's love and respect for her uncle is touching as she refers to him and finds letters written to her throughout the book.

This will appeal to older teens. It is a book they will not want to put down.

Overall Book Score: very good