I honestly just could not get into this book. It took me awhile to finish. I do like the idea of the story and have no doubt it will have a huge fan base.
A researcher is trying to find new ways to fight cancer with technology. Along the way he has to fight to save his wife from a mysterious illness she picked up in Syria. I won't include spoilers, but it does go well beyond that, so if you are a fan of medical techno thrillers this book would definitely be for you! ( )

“A lot of bad shit has happened throughout history in the name of ‘just following orders’.”

And that raises a lot of questions. Riveting. Amazing. Terrifying. Action packed.

Although Marie, the Baghdad Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, watched the beheading, that wasn’t why she was in Syria. A low block building stood out amongst the mud huts…that was her destination. Why was that more important?

Evan adored his wife, Marie. She was his life…that and his work, but she would always come first. When he got the call from the CDC, he dropped everything and ran to her. Why had she been in Syria? As an autistic, he needed order, and for Marie to be somewhere other than what she’d told him, it must have been very important.

Billy is way over his head. He works for the Criminal Investigation Division of the Army and known for not shirking his duty, but sometimes…doing what is right does not align with taking orders from your superiors. When do you say no to an order? It can be lethal, deadly, pitting soldier against soldier. But…again…why? What can be so important?

The results of terrorism in Condition Black have led to martial law. People are ruled by fear. Lockdowns, quarantines, curfews, rationing…could this happen in the United States? Think about it…hard. Who do you want leading the country when the shit hits the fan? It’s amazing the things that go on around us that we are never aware of.

The characters are amazing. Even the bad ones are filled with depth, as we learn who they really are and their motivations for their actions. I am very worried about some of the characters I have figured out are the good guys. I am very worried for them, because there are disgusting, pathetic ‘people’ doing their worst and it is like an out of control locomotive coming right at them.

The ability and desire to corrupt anything, whether it’s original intent was good or bad, is always there. And it is even scarier when the government is involved. Where those who desire what you have, or want a coverup to hide their actions, which happens all too often, will stop at nothing to stop those who get in their way.

Condition Black by Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington is one of those books that gets me going. Anger…because I feel this is all too possible. Feelings of disgust, desperation, terror, sadness…and always there is hope…for a better day.

Stu Ones and Gareth Worthington are an unbeatable team. The depth and detail of their writing and the subject matter they cover paints a picture that makes me feel the story is all too real. I got lost in the narrative, unable to stop reading, ignoring everything around me, because there is sooooo much going on. I know there can be no happy ever after, but my main concern is…will there be a future for anyone?

I could go on and on, but to get the full affect, you need to read this for yourself. I highly recommend doing so.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Condition Black by Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington.

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There was a mention of this book being compared to The Fugitive. This time I will agree. It did feel a bit like that vibe. Yet, it is a true medical thriller in all the sense. I am a fan of medical thrillers. One of my favorite authors of these types of books is Tess Gerritsen.

This duo author team really bring it together. These are a powerhouse writing duo. I plan to check out more books by these authors. With Gareth's knowledge of marine biology, a PhD in Endocrinology, an executive MBA, is Board Certified in Medical Affairs, and currently works for the Pharmaceutical industry educating the World's doctors on new cancer therapies and Stu's military background; these two men really do know what they are talking about.

While, this book is fiction; I could see it be reality. Which made it even more intriguing. There is a lot of action happening in this book. It moves at a fast pace. The two main characters, Evan and Billy were the guys you want to cheer for. Condition Black is a roller coaster thrill ride that you don't want to miss! ( )

This book really grabs you from page one. This book not only keeps you on the edge of your seat, but makes you think. The characters had a lot of depth, and while some of the plot screams of something you'd hear from a conspirary theorist, it's somehow really believable. There's just something about the style that makes it all seem too plausible to not believe (even if it is fictional). I don't want to spoil the ending, but I loved that it was different than what I expected. Overall, a brilliant, thrilling read. ( )