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Virals

By: Kathy Reichs
Narrated by: Cristin Milioti
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Summary

Fourteen-year-old Tory Brennan is as fascinated by bones and dead bodies as her famous aunt, acclaimed forensic anthropologist, Tempe Brennan. However living on a secluded island off Charleston in South Carolina there is not much opportunity to put her knowledge to the test. Until her and her ragbag group of technophile friends stumble across a shallow grave containing the remains of a girl who has been missing for over thirty years.

The question is, did whoever was responsible for the girl's death have anything to do with the sick puppy they rescued from a secret laboratory on the same island? With the cold-case murder suddenly hot, Tory realises that they are involved in something fatally dangerous. But events take a turn for the bizarre when they escape some would-be attackers by using physical powers more akin to a dog than a human... Could the puppy hold the key not only to the murder, but also the strange changes that are taking place in their bodies?

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Critic reviews

“If you like Bones, you'll love Virals.” (James Patterson)
“Kathy Reichs gets it dead right with sharp writing and a plot that throws a bunch of very real teens into a deadly adult world ... I loved it and I'm sure fans of Alex Rider will love it too” (Anthony Horowitz)
“Mystery ... fantasy ... science ... and heart-stopping action - this book is DANGEROUS. After I read Tory Brennan's first adventure, I wanted more, more, MORE!" (R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps)

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Virals - Good - but not what I was expecting

What made the experience of listening to Virals the most enjoyable?

This is undoubtedly a good story, although not a gritty or dark as Reich's regular characters. Instead of falling into the comfortable set of characters, Reich seems to opt for an entrance into what feel a little like teen fiction - at least with teens as the main characters. This concept is still better than sparkly vampires, but feels like the same genre

What did you like best about this story?

Compelling read, enjoyable characters, interesting plot line. Luckly I like Sci-fi or this might have been a surprise

What about Cristin Milioti’s performance did you like?

Well voiced and differentiated voices.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I mostly felt surprised of the Sci-fi element of this novel.

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adventures for teenagers

Modern and quirky this novel has humour wit and adventure.If any people have a memory of ENID BLYTON and her secret seven and famous five stories you can perhaps compare the modern day Kathy Reichs to her with teen speak and todays culture very much to the core , It is a fantasy that is sharp and fast ENJOYABLY refreshing from vampires

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I read this as a Tempe fan ....

It's aimed at Teens but I wasn't disappointed in it. Same expressive prose and attention to detail. story line more fanciful but I can imagine it would be a real hit with my daughter too.

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Addictive!!

loved it, very addictive and difficult to put down, great story from start to finish!

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Tori against Tempe,?

I was already a fan of the Tempe books, but I'm hooked on these too!

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Got this for my son who likes crime / detective

If you could sum up Virals in three words, what would they be?

Exciting,

What did you like best about this story?

It's the famous 5 all grown up!!

What about Cristin Milioti’s performance did you like?

Good narration

Any additional comments?

Great for a younger audience, got this for my 10 year old son! But bought the hard copy to try and encourage to read more

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Love this book!

Excellent story. I was engaged from start to finish. Fast pace and exciting. I've listened to this a few times now, along with the rest of the series - can never get enough. Highly recommended.

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unpùtďownable.

I bought this book by mìstake. Thought it was an adult one. thoroughly brilliant. Patricia Welsh

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Interesting story

So many twist and turns, kept me gripped. I wonder if there will be any more to follow.

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A good book for all listeners

A good book by Kathy Reichs designed for YA but great for adults too. A great murder mystery with a twist. Highly recommended

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