Review of The Virulence

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Virulence" by James C. Hendee.]
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What would you do in order to save the life of your child? Is there anything that you wouldn’t do? Pose that question to Jason Stouter, and he would undoubtedly say that the answer is, “No, there is nothing I wouldn’t do.” The Virulence by James C. Hendee reveals the lengths to which parents will go to ensure the survival of their offspring. 

Jason is willing to do the bidding of a group of scientists that refer to themselves as the Dalton Gang. He does the deed without knowing that the results of his actions will affect the entire world. As a matter of fact, no one is aware of the far-reaching consequences of the actions that he has taken. He enlists the help of his secretary/FBI agent, Celine; his best friend, Sali; and a Mossad agent, Roxanne, to defuse the situation. Various other characters lend less significant, but still crucial, help in some situations.

 I really like that the story didn’t introduce too many characters. There were none that were not integral to the plot. I was able to remember all of those involved, their roles, and how they were attempting to help. The chapter headings were also something that I really enjoyed. Most of them included an element from the previous chapter. This aspect made it easy to find my place in the book. This was especially important since this book was a PDF and not on the Kindle, where my place is automatically kept. There was nothing about this book that I disliked.

I have decided that I can’t find any reason to give this book a rating of less than 5 out of 5 stars. I was only able to find a few errors in the entire book. All of the character’s names were used consistently, and the use of verb tense was also correct. There was prolific use of profanity, however, so I can only recommend it for adults. There is also a fair amount of violence and some sexual content. This was not enough to affect my rating, though. 

This was one of the best books that I have read in a long time. In addition to the great characters that were introduced, the story was very believable. It is very understandable that this father would go to any lengths to protect and find his child. It is also understandable that he would be drawn into events into which he did not intend to become involved. The others were used to further his objective and do what needed to be done.

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Totally hooked by your first question. Will surely check out this book when I get a chance. Thanks for your review!
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Priya Murugesan wrote: 27 Jan 2025, 10:21 Totally hooked by your first question. Will surely check out this book when I get a chance. Thanks for your review!
It was really an exciting one!
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Amy Luman wrote: 13 Jan 2025, 17:21 [Following is a volunteer review of "The Virulence" by James C. Hendee.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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What would you do in order to save the life of your child? Is there anything that you wouldn’t do? Pose that question to Jason Stouter, and he would undoubtedly say that the answer is, “No, there is nothing I wouldn’t do.” The Virulence by James C. Hendee reveals the lengths to which parents will go to ensure the survival of their offspring. 

Jason is willing to do the bidding of a group of scientists that refer to themselves as the Dalton Gang. He does the deed without knowing that the results of his actions will affect the entire world. As a matter of fact, no one is aware of the far-reaching consequences of the actions that he has taken. He enlists the help of his secretary/FBI agent, Celine; his best friend, Sali; and a Mossad agent, Roxanne, to defuse the situation. Various other characters lend less significant, but still crucial, help in some situations.

 I really like that the story didn’t introduce too many characters. There were none that were not integral to the plot. I was able to remember all of those involved, their roles, and how they were attempting to help. The chapter headings were also something that I really enjoyed. Most of them included an element from the previous chapter. This aspect made it easy to find my place in the book. This was especially important since this book was a PDF and not on the Kindle, where my place is automatically kept. There was nothing about this book that I disliked.

I have decided that I can’t find any reason to give this book a rating of less than 5 out of 5 stars. I was only able to find a few errors in the entire book. All of the character’s names were used consistently, and the use of verb tense was also correct. There was prolific use of profanity, however, so I can only recommend it for adults. There is also a fair amount of violence and some sexual content. This was not enough to affect my rating, though. 

This was one of the best books that I have read in a long time. In addition to the great characters that were introduced, the story was very believable. It is very understandable that this father would go to any lengths to protect and find his child. It is also understandable that he would be drawn into events into which he did not intend to become involved. The others were used to further his objective and do what needed to be done.

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I have heard of many famous cases in which parents do many things to save their offspring, even having a next child to be a donor for the child who is sick. There are very interesting things going on in the minds of each person. It would be interesting to see which path these parents take for their child.
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Bettny Andrade wrote: 29 Jan 2025, 16:44
Amy Luman wrote: 13 Jan 2025, 17:21 [Following is a volunteer review of "The Virulence" by James C. Hendee.]
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What would you do in order to save the life of your child? Is there anything that you wouldn’t do? Pose that question to Jason Stouter, and he would undoubtedly say that the answer is, “No, there is nothing I wouldn’t do.” The Virulence by James C. Hendee reveals the lengths to which parents will go to ensure the survival of their offspring. 

Jason is willing to do the bidding of a group of scientists that refer to themselves as the Dalton Gang. He does the deed without knowing that the results of his actions will affect the entire world. As a matter of fact, no one is aware of the far-reaching consequences of the actions that he has taken. He enlists the help of his secretary/FBI agent, Celine; his best friend, Sali; and a Mossad agent, Roxanne, to defuse the situation. Various other characters lend less significant, but still crucial, help in some situations.

 I really like that the story didn’t introduce too many characters. There were none that were not integral to the plot. I was able to remember all of those involved, their roles, and how they were attempting to help. The chapter headings were also something that I really enjoyed. Most of them included an element from the previous chapter. This aspect made it easy to find my place in the book. This was especially important since this book was a PDF and not on the Kindle, where my place is automatically kept. There was nothing about this book that I disliked.

I have decided that I can’t find any reason to give this book a rating of less than 5 out of 5 stars. I was only able to find a few errors in the entire book. All of the character’s names were used consistently, and the use of verb tense was also correct. There was prolific use of profanity, however, so I can only recommend it for adults. There is also a fair amount of violence and some sexual content. This was not enough to affect my rating, though. 

This was one of the best books that I have read in a long time. In addition to the great characters that were introduced, the story was very believable. It is very understandable that this father would go to any lengths to protect and find his child. It is also understandable that he would be drawn into events into which he did not intend to become involved. The others were used to further his objective and do what needed to be done.

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I have heard of many famous cases in which parents do many things to save their offspring, even having a next child to be a donor for the child who is sick. There are very interesting things going on in the minds of each person. It would be interesting to see which path these parents take for their child.
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I agree with you that the story is believable. Indeed, good parents can do the unimaginable just to keep their children safe. Your review made me want to add it to my list. It's like a drama movie with a sense of action. Thank you
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Sarah Zain wrote: 01 Feb 2025, 16:00 I agree with you that the story is believable. Indeed, good parents can do the unimaginable just to keep their children safe. Your review made me want to add it to my list. It's like a drama movie with a sense of action. Thank you
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This seems like a great book. It’s always more fun when there aren’t too many characters that aren’t really integral to the plot, so a reader can simply focus on how great the plot is. Good review!
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You ask interesting questions there. The question is: should we be doing so much for the children of the future? My own experience has been that the answer tends to vary from individual to individual. But certainly the premise of the book sounds interesting. Will check it out if possible. Thank you for the review!
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It sounds like the character dynamics, especially Jason’s journey and the supporting roles of Celine, Sali, and Roxanne, create a compelling narrative. The chapter headings enhancing continuity is a thoughtful touch that enriches the reading experience. It really sounds like a gripping story.
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Leslie coccia wrote: 03 Feb 2025, 11:27 This seems like a great book. It’s always more fun when there aren’t too many characters that aren’t really integral to the plot, so a reader can simply focus on how great the plot is. Good review!
I’m glad that you are interested in the book.
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Blueberry Dragon wrote: 03 Feb 2025, 12:10 You ask interesting questions there. The question is: should we be doing so much for the children of the future? My own experience has been that the answer tends to vary from individual to individual. But certainly the premise of the book sounds interesting. Will check it out if possible. Thank you for the review!
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Lene Lena wrote: 03 Feb 2025, 15:29 It sounds like the character dynamics, especially Jason’s journey and the supporting roles of Celine, Sali, and Roxanne, create a compelling narrative. The chapter headings enhancing continuity is a thoughtful touch that enriches the reading experience. It really sounds like a gripping story.
I’m glad that you are you’re interested.
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"The Virulence" by James C. Hendee is a gripping thriller about a father's desperate mission to save his child, unwittingly triggering global consequences. With strong characters and a compelling plot, it’s a must-read despite its mature content and intense themes. Thank you @Amy Luman
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Magdalyne chebet wrote: 04 Feb 2025, 12:39 "The Virulence" by James C. Hendee is a gripping thriller about a father's desperate mission to save his child, unwittingly triggering global consequences. With strong characters and a compelling plot, it’s a must-read despite its mature content and intense themes. Thank you @Amy Luman
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