H10N1

Feb 05, 2012 A.B. Shepherd rated it 4 of 5 stars

Book Blurb:
A deadly influenza virus rages out of control. There is no easy-fix vaccine. No eleventh-hour containment. Only death.
With no workforce, power plants are unmanned so there’s no means of communication; police and fire departments have collapsed so no one is safe; looters are scavenging everything from big-screen TVs to canned peas.

When Dr. Taeya Sanchez finds herself unceremoniously dismissed from an emergency medical facility in New York, she decides to steal the hospital’s armored va...more

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Mar 12, 2013 Valen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Cornelius has created a world that while not necessarily unqiue or special, it was one that was rather compelling, due mainly to the authors polished and well formualized writing technique. The writing was pretty great and it was what kept me going through parts of the book that were not my favorite.

The first have of the book was great! It really enjoyed discovering the world and it really seemed liked the PA world filled with all the doubt and fright that one would acutally experience, but the...more

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Mar 03, 2013 Kami rated it 4 of 5 stars

It took me a while to get into this book, I wont lie. About half way through I realized that it wasnt the book that I didnt like, it was the situation. I'm pretty sure I got this book quite a while ago as a freebie, and when I was going through my TBR I saw it and assumed it was about zombies. I like reading about the zombie apocalypse, so why wouldnt I enjoy reading about a flu pandemic that wipes out countries? I dont like something that I cant fight! You CAN fight zombies, but you CANT fight...more

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Oct 28, 2012 George Angus rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I had about a half dozen novels lurking in my Kindle, waiting for me to read. I opened them all and read the first few pages to get a sense of which would be a great read. When I got to H10N1 I found myself a dozen pages in before I even knew it. Done deal. This was the one.

There are quite a few post-apocalyptic novels out there, to be sure. Any number of these should be able to hold the interest of anyone into the genre. This book does a whole lot more than hold your inter...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Books rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I downloaded this book quite a while ago, and I’m really happy I did. It turned out to be such a fantastic and enjoyable read!

Most of the books I’ve been reading lately had paranormal elements in the story, so reading “H10 N1” which has no supernatural creatures or beings or anything paranormal in the story line, was a welcome relief. The plot is quite original in that the virus in this story was manmade and spread by the Koreans. What made it an even more gripping and nerve-wracking read is the...more I downloaded this book quite a while ago, and I’m really happy I did. It turned out to be such a fantastic and enjoyable read!

Most of the books I’ve been reading lately had paranormal elements in the story, so reading “H10 N1” which has no supernatural creatures or beings or anything paranormal in the story line, was a welcome relief. The plot is quite original in that the virus in this story was manmade and spread by the Koreans. What made it an even more gripping and nerve-wracking read is the frighteningly real possibility that this could happen in the world as we know it.

Usually, in some of these post-apocalyptic novels, you’ll find zombies or some form of the walking dead or undead. Not in this story. The author gets your heart racing out of control with vivid descriptions of the terrifying journey the two main characters had to undertake to get to a place of safety away from the virus; and their fight for survival along the way - from being attacked by road gangs and not being infected by carriers of the virus, to driving through a burning forest and dealing with many more heart-stopping confrontations.

I’m a big fan of explosive action in books and there’s no shortage of that in this story. Think rocket launchers and gun fights, edge-of-your-seat suspense and a few unexpected plot twists, and you’ll only have a slight idea of what you’re letting yourself in for. My fear of rabid dogs was thoroughly preyed upon in one disturbing scene in this riveting novel. As I’m not a fan of romance books, I enjoyed that the two main characters didn’t fall in love instantly, and the way they got on each other’s nerves had me laughing out loud at times.

The writing flows well and the story cruises along at a comfortable pace. I very much enjoyed the author’s sense of humor which was evident in the dialogue between a few of the main characters. All in all, this is a terrific novel which I won’t hesitate to recommend to my family and closest friends as one of the best reads of the year.
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Aug 25, 2012 Laurie Jenkins rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, action, dystopian, fiction, horror, kindle, read-in-2012, science-fiction, suspense, thriller

This book grabbed me right from the start and just did not let up. I loved the style of writing. It flowed well and was easy to read. As the story opens, Dr. Taeya Sanchez, an epidemiologist with the CDC, is summarily dismissed, services no longer needed in a world of disintegrating societal structure; as society teeters on the brink of annihilation. She plans to steal transportation and make her way across the country to her friend in Arizona. The friend is a member of a scientific team living...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Kimberly rated it 3 of 5 stars

Solid three-and-a-half star must read for PA fans!

I'm a sucker for post-apocalyptic thrillers, especially when they're free. So when M.R. Cornelius' H10N1 popped up on Kindle's Top 100 Free Books list I snatched it up faster than you can say bird flu. Despite the snatching, it then languished on my Kindle for a while until I got in the mood for the gloom and doom of a world ravaged by disease and social collapse. Yes, I actually DO get in the mood for that occasionally -- go figure.

H10N1 follows...more Solid three-and-a-half star must read for PA fans!

I'm a sucker for post-apocalyptic thrillers, especially when they're free. So when M.R. Cornelius' H10N1 popped up on Kindle's Top 100 Free Books list I snatched it up faster than you can say bird flu. Despite the snatching, it then languished on my Kindle for a while until I got in the mood for the gloom and doom of a world ravaged by disease and social collapse. Yes, I actually DO get in the mood for that occasionally -- go figure.

H10N1 follows Dr. Taeya Sanchez and Rick DeAngelo's struggle to survive the aftermath of a devastating flu virus that has decimated the population. Dr. Sanchez, an epidemiologist with the CDC, feels time is running out for her in the relatively safe environment of the east coast hospital she is working and living in; not only has she pissed off her boss, rumor has it there are some surviving Washington elite looking for new digs. Rick, a truck driver and general opportunist, has been planning his escape from the city for a while.

A chance meeting as they execute their escapes throw these two together for a trip across the country -- he to his hippie survivalist friends' farm in Arkansas, she to her friend living in the Biodome in Arizona. The obligatory sparks fly as these two clash their way across the desolate and dangerous landscape.

Ms. Cornelius is a talented storyteller with a polished writing style. The plot, while at times predictable, is solid and interesting and the pace keeps you turning the page (or tapping the screen, as the case may be).

The author has admittedly tried her hand at writing romance novels, and it shows in the Taeya/Rick love story plotline. Not being a big fan of the romance genre, parts of this book left me wanting to poke my own eyes out. Not that it was poorly written, it's just not my thing. It might be another reader's favorite element of the book. My humble opinion, this type of novel could have successfully fleshed out their relationship without the romance-type writing style.

All in all, however, I did enjoy H10N1 very much and I think Marsha Cornelius is definitely an author to watch. Her writing style is fluid and easy to read, the characters well-rounded and likeable despite -- or because of -- their faults. I loved the Biodome scenes, and despite the fact that it was a tad cliché I really enjoyed the ending. Perhaps I'm a little bit of a romantic after all. ;)
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Apr 04, 2012 Sofia Wren rated it 5 of 5 stars

Dr. Taeya Sanchez doesn't think much of Rick DeAngelo at first. In fact he disgusts her. While she is working her ass off to continue to provide treatment to the ill rather than just pass out suicide pills in the only hospital operating in NYC, one of the last on the East Coast, he thinks he's above the rest. He doesn't bother to wear his uniform and he gets away with it, too, being the best the hospital has to scour the broken city and beyond for supplies in the throes of the worst virus Americ...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Todd rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, social-commentary, science-fiction, science, fiction, for-review

When Kim first asked me to review H10N1 by M.R. Cornelius, I was definitely excited. Not only was it a book that was a post-apocalyptic thriller, which is right up my alley, but it was also about a deadly strain of the influenza virus. For those of you who don’t know, I work for a company that researches influenza and is producing a seasonal and pandemic vaccine. So, not only was I excited to read this book for its genre, but I was also excited because it’s about a subject near and dear to my he...more When Kim first asked me to review H10N1 by M.R. Cornelius, I was definitely excited. Not only was it a book that was a post-apocalyptic thriller, which is right up my alley, but it was also about a deadly strain of the influenza virus. For those of you who don’t know, I work for a company that researches influenza and is producing a seasonal and pandemic vaccine. So, not only was I excited to read this book for its genre, but I was also excited because it’s about a subject near and dear to my heart.

The novel begins with the pandemic already in full swing with a fraction of the population alive and holed up in safe areas, attempting to sort the remaining survivors into safe camps and study those infected by the virus. Dr. Taeya Sanchez is an epidemiologist who currently works at the Army Medical Center in New York, one of a few government-run medical centers left in the country that exists to treat and sort the incoming population into appropriate safe zones, or if necessary, facilitate their disposal if infected. A problem arises when Dr. Sanchez voices her opinions over the mass euthanization of infected individuals to the facility’s director, and her credentials are revoked. Fearing that she will be soon fired and left to fend for herself, she prepares to leave the facility, stocked with supplies and medicine, when she runs into Rick DeAngelo. Rick is one of the facility’s drivers, and convinces her to leave with him in an armored van that he normally pilots for the facility. Although Sanchez is not the biggest fan of Rick based on her observations of his attitude and demeanor towards her previously, she decides to take him up on the offer and escape with him. What follows is a tale packed with action and adventure as the pair wind their way towards a farm in Arkansas and then on to a bio-containment dome in Arizona. Will they be able to find help? Will they learn to trust each other and put their differences aside? Will a cure be discovered?

As I’ve said before, the scariest and most intriguing part of post-apocalyptic fiction is the interactions between the survivors. More than the external threat, whether it’s zombies or a virus or a disease, is the threat of human nature. When pushed to the limit, there is no telling what lows people will sink to in order to survive. This is just as true in H10N1, as Sanchez and Rick must fight off attacks from other survivors as they make their way across the country. Preconceived notions make Rick almost shoot a pregnant woman, and they fend off attacks from gangs hell-bent on attacking them to steal their supplies and vehicle. These events go to show that the heightened emotions of the situation can make even the most calm and collected individual a completely different person. Additionally, there isn’t a lot of scientific information about this particular strain of virus (and that’s ok!) because the real threat comes from those around the main characters. It’s very interesting how survival mechanisms take away most senses of right and wrong in order to protect the individual. The key is to not let these take over, and to remain human in the face of the horrors that surround everyone. In doing so Sanchez and Rick maintain their cool and are better off than those frantically trying to survive based on instinct alone. While I would have liked a little more scientific information about the specific disease (what can I say, I’m a nerd…), the book was a fantastic read from start to finish. Cornelius really knows how to tell a story, and multiple times I felt as if I were in that van with Sanchez and Rick rolling across America in search of a safe haven. She really knows how to set the story, the character development is solid, and the plot is well-developed. I applaud this, her first publication, as a great success, and can only hope to read what else she has in store. If you’re a fan of Contagion or The Walking Dead, this will be perfect. Go grab a copy!

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Mar 09, 2012 Masquerade Crew rated it 5 of 5 stars

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BEC'S REVIEW

This book starts by jumping into the story mid infection. The disease has already ravaged much of the world and now we are left with the after effect of gangs, looting and every man for himself. As such it is not a story of disease but one of survival in a world turned upside down. The first few chapters of the book set up this world before we move into the meat of the story, Taeya’s dismissal and as a result her and Rick being thrown together as they both try to escape.

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Mar 09, 2012 Mark rated it 5 of 5 stars

BEC'S REVIEW

This book starts by jumping into the story mid infection. The disease has already ravaged much of the world and now we are left with the after effect of gangs, looting and every man for himself. As such it is not a story of disease but one of survival in a world turned upside down. The first few chapters of the book set up this world before we move into the meat of the story, Taeya’s dismissal and as a result her and Rick being thrown together as they both try to escape.

I was very q...more

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Mar 03, 2012 Melanie Adkins rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It happened. The pandemic was worse than predicted. Korean Flu killing at a rapid pace after some people went into heavily populated areas and sprayed the flu around like perfume. Fires, looting and killing became a way of life. Hugs incinerators were set up to deal with all of the dead. A suicide hotline was set up to HELP people commit suicide before the flu killed them. Taeya Sanchez was an epidemiologist with the CDC. She'd been asked to come to New York to work as a doctor sorting people. T...more

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Dec 30, 2012 Sheri rated it 4 of 5 stars

H10N1 M.R. Cornelius

A deadly influenza virus gets out of control and their is no cure.
The population is dwindling down to a small amount of people. Dr. Taeya Sanchez Loses her job in the E/R in a New York Hospital, So she sets off with the hospital van and heads for shelter. She meets up with Rick DeAngelo They are not fond of each other but decide to team up and seek shelter.

Along their journey, they have to stay away from those infected. Rick has friends living off the land in Arizona and that...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Susan rated it 1 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Nobody

Shelves: fiction, thriller, stopped-before-finishing, kindle-edition, groaningly-bad

There is just no way to say how disappointing this book was. While the beginning showed promise and the idea of what would happen in the wake of a global pandemic had the makings of a good plot, this story line started getting less and less interesting about a third of a way through the book when it became clear that the pandemic was no longer the focus of the story.

I kept thinking that at some point the characters would be led back to the original storyline but instead the writer threw everythi...more

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Feb 12, 2012 Suzie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, a-great-read, action, america, fiction, kindle-book, medical, modern, romance, suspense, travel

I personally do not have a set genre that I will read book's from. I will admit that I like certain genre's more than others but I do not have a personal favorite. I will admit that this is book is in one of my favorite genre so the follow review may be a little bias if so please forgive me.

H10N1 starts out with Dr. Sanchez who is an epidemiologist. She has works with the CDC and World Health Organization. She is a doctor who has traveled the world when an outbreak of a disease has gone in to c...more I personally do not have a set genre that I will read book's from. I will admit that I like certain genre's more than others but I do not have a personal favorite. I will admit that this is book is in one of my favorite genre so the follow review may be a little bias if so please forgive me.

H10N1 starts out with Dr. Sanchez who is an epidemiologist. She has works with the CDC and World Health Organization. She is a doctor who has traveled the world when an outbreak of a disease has gone in to chaos. She use to have a husband that she would follow around but he was killed in one of the third world countries that they were trying to help.

Dr. Sanchez or Taeya is one of those people who does not like the people in authority that does not care about the underdog. She is one of those people who will stand up and fight authority figures. She sometimes let's her anger get the better of her in an argument. This time she has let that control her to where she has lost her position at an emergency facility in New York.

Taeya is introduced to Rick DeAngelo. Rick is one of those people that can aquire any item that is wanted. He looks a little sleazy and is constantly hitting on women.

Rick has a plan. He is determined to leave the area in New York and head to Arkansas where he has friends. Rick has everything all planned out. The van that is he planning on stealing where he has it packed with supplies and has removed the tracking device. The route planned out, food and supplies. What he does not take into account is Taeya tagging along with him.

Taeya makes a last minute decision to not only leave the hospital but to leave the area. She does not want to wait for the ceremony dismal from the head doctor she has pissed off. She get all of her personal belonging together and moves on to get supplies. She meets up with Rick in the garage and he has a soft moment and allows her to go with him.

Will Rick and Taeya hit is off? Will they fall in love? What happens with the virus? Is there other people still alive that did not get the virus? Read this wonderful book to find out for yourself.

The bunnies and I give this book 4 stars.

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Feb 08, 2012 Jackie Miller rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It was pretty much predetermined that I would like this book. It has a few key things that I really love in my books. Pandemic that kills off a huge percentage of the population? Check. A social/economical/political collapse? Yep. A fight for survival against natural and human elements? Um, yes. (That actually sounds pretty morbid that I like all that :) I am happy to say that H10N1 came through and delivered on my high hopes.

When the book starts it really feels like you are getting a glimpse in...more

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Apr 30, 2012 Meghan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was my pick for the WorldLitCafe review this month and I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed this book. The story opens with doctor Taeya Sanchez, who is working with the CDC to try to stop a new flu pandemic. This particular flu has been biologically engineered to wipe out most of the human race. After she loses her position at the hospital, she decides to sneak away in the middle of the night. While trying to steal a van, she unexpectedly meets a rogue supply runner with plans to s...more

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Apr 09, 2012 Ghostleegirl rated it 4 of 5 stars

I love these types of stories. This one was no exception. It was a really interesting read, and was original enough that I didn't think at any point 'I've read this before!'

The author quite successfully takes the subject matter and makes it new and fresh. It was believable in the way it was written, and although we all hope that nothing like this will ever happen, we are all too ready to believe it might.

The characters are all very different people, and each had a unique back story. The discover...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Carisa Burns rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a well written fast paced book. I enjoyed the characters who were all well developed as well as the plot. I didn't quite believe the romance portion of it because the author spent too much time try to convince us how much Taeya and Rob hated each other and then all of a sudden they were in love...yeah, right. Besides that though, I was glad they ended up together and that he protected her. I loved that they went to pick up their hippie friends and lived in a biodome and their quest to f...more

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May 31, 2012 Craig DiLouie rated it 4 of 5 stars

In H10N1, synthetic plagues rip the world apart, resulting in the hopeless, gradual implosion of America. As the nation collapses and the elites bunker down in well-stocked medical facilities, a female epidemiologist who loses her job connects with a “guy who get things done” type who has his own plans for riding things out. The result is an unlikely collaboration and road trip across what’s left of America, fighting bandits and crazies in an effort to find a safe place. The guy who gets things...more

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Feb 20, 2012 Tiffany (Book Cover Justice) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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When Dr. Taeya Sanchez mouths off a few too many times to her boss, she knows she is getting ready to be fired. Unfortunately, the entire population is infected with a deadly virus and she doesn't have very many options. Just one, actually. Fill up a stolen truck with as many supplies and food as she can get and hope to make it somewhere safe before either getting caught, killed or catching the disease herself. The only problem with her plan? She is now stuck road tripping with the ego-maniac Ri...more When Dr. Taeya Sanchez mouths off a few too many times to her boss, she knows she is getting ready to be fired. Unfortunately, the entire population is infected with a deadly virus and she doesn't have very many options. Just one, actually. Fill up a stolen truck with as many supplies and food as she can get and hope to make it somewhere safe before either getting caught, killed or catching the disease herself. The only problem with her plan? She is now stuck road tripping with the ego-maniac Rick DeAngelo, another hospital worker set on escaping while he still can.

H10 N1 is almost like an adult oriented dystopian novel, my favorite! We pick up the story after the virus has spread everywhere and we learn bits and pieces about it as we go. People are dying off like crazy, either they have contracted the virus or they are so scared they are killing themselves before it gets to that point. I knew as soon as I read the prologue that I was going to like this book. It starts off with a suicide assistance hot line and we go along as a caller discusses her husband's suicide with the hot line worker. At first, I thought she was calling to stop herself from committing suicide herself. Nope. I think my husband must have thought I'd lost it because I was talking to the book as the worker talked this lady into poisoning herself. I didn't see that coming. I knew right there that this was going to be a fun read.

I really enjoyed getting to know Taeya and Rick, and I loved their banter. When we first meet Taeya, she kind of comes off as snotty or stuck up. I'll admit that I didn't like her at first. Rick, on the other hand, I didn't mind as much even though he was clearly high on himself. Once the two were thrown together and had to actually communicate, I saw that neither of them were what I first thought them to be and I truly did connect with them. We get to hear from both Taeya and Rick, each of their parts told in alternating chapters which I love. I find it adds to a story when we get to hear from the main characters involved.
The only issue I had, and it is purely only my opinion, was some of the language. I don't think you will find any words in this book that you wouldn't find in maybe a romance novel, but I am very uncomfortable in my own skin and certain talk just turns me off. Again, this is my own opinion and honestly, I've been called a prude more than once so don't go by my opinion alone. There actually isn't a lot of this language, I think I just pick up on it because I'm not used to it.

Anyway, if you love a good thriller or are a fan of dystopian, give this one a look. The writing is solid, the characters are raw and honest and find themselves in some pretty intense situations that are sure to keep you turning the pages. (less)

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May 06, 2012 Indie e-books rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Ever wonder what all the fuss was about when bird-flu/swine-flu first made the rounds? Was it paranoia? Or pharmaceutical companies trying to make a quick buck? Did you watch Contagion and think ‘what if they didn’t develop a vaccine in time?’ or ‘what if it were more transferable?’ The saving grace for most pandemics is that they often start at a single spot and can be controlled to some extent by quarantine methods and this novel deals with the consequences when this isn’t the case.

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Mar 25, 2013 Mike rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fairly run-of-the-mill dystopian tale. The world succumbs to a deadly virus attack and our heroes have to survive in a naughty world. This is nothing special. Plot is average and character development is minimal. Neither Rick nor Taeya have enough depth (or indeed width) to make you wish there was a sequel. The writing is perfectly competent and decently edited.
One thing about this is that it is not all plain sailing for the good guys. Too many stories fail to put decent obstacles in the way of...more

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Feb 05, 2012 The Digital Ink Spot rated it 2 of 5 stars

H10N1 is the first novel by M.R. Cornelius. Cornelius had first tried her hand at romance novels and using her own words, was a "dismal failure". But she did, "increase her repertoire of adjectives such as throbbing, pulsing, thrumming, vibrating, hammering, pumping". H10N1 is a post-apocalyptic thriller about a flu pandemic. If you've seen Contagion then you have an idea of what you are in for. I have not so that may not be a fair comparison. But I did watch Carriers. It can be streamed from Ne...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Andrea rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Another free novel for kindle, but excellently written; this story definitely satisfied my latest desire for post-apocalyptic novels. After a deadly flu virus spreads through the world, killing people by the millions, Dr Sanchez decides to cut her losses and run from the medical centre she is about to be dismissed from, to the relative safety of ‘the Biosphere’, a self-sufficiency project her friend is working within. Rick DeAngelo, a driver for the hospital, is also making a run for it, and tog...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Jeremy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

(No Major Spoilers) I caught this book while it was free on Amazon.com through pixel of ink. I’m really into end of the world apocalyptic thrillers (No, I’m not a doomsday prepper!) so I downloaded it ASAP after reading the summary.

The novel follows Taeya Sanchez, a hot headed soon to be fired doctor stationed at a NYC hospital a few months after the initial virus outbreak. Instead of waiting around to be dismissed after a blowup with her supervisor over ethics, Taeya decides to steal one of the...more (No Major Spoilers) I caught this book while it was free on Amazon.com through pixel of ink. I’m really into end of the world apocalyptic thrillers (No, I’m not a doomsday prepper!) so I downloaded it ASAP after reading the summary.

The novel follows Taeya Sanchez, a hot headed soon to be fired doctor stationed at a NYC hospital a few months after the initial virus outbreak. Instead of waiting around to be dismissed after a blowup with her supervisor over ethics, Taeya decides to steal one of the hospital’s armored vans, some supplies, + take off to Arizona to reunite with her best friend, Mai. There’s one problem: Rick DeAngelo, the hospital’s good looking but arrogant driver who’s already stocked up the same van for a late night getaway of his own. With no time for arguing, the two form an unlikely (and unwanted) alliance.

I will say the first half of this book was amazing. The story was really engaging, with tons of details, action, + suspense. Another plus was the character development. It was spot on. I loved the back + forth between Rick & Taeya + how they begrudgingly began to rely on one another.

The second half of “H10N1” was less about the virus + more about the relationship between Taeya + Rick, which was really predictable for me. I don’t mind a romantic element to any novel but the virus plot line took a back seat after their relationship “heated” up. I honestly don’t think there was a need for romantic tension so soon in the story. Having it toward the end would have been more effective.

For me, many questions were left unanswered + the events (and “showdown”) in Arizona could have been written to be more exciting. There was no real build up. Secondary character development was not that great with the exception of Devin & Judith. Finally, the book’s ending was a little too cliche for me. I love a happy ending but not THIS happy in a virus outbreak novel, lol.

Overall, “H10N1” is a really great story about how we as humans sometimes react + adapt when our survival is at stake. Some of us work together, while other’s think only of themselves + become more dangerous than the problem at hand. The book is less than $3 on Amazon (free if you own a PRIME subscription). Read it. I’m looking forward to seeing what else M.R. Cornelius has to offer.(less)

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Mar 30, 2013 Shirley Ford rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I downloaded this book for free following a recommendation. My attention was grabbed immediately from the beginning. How the few overcome adversity. H10N1 is a deadly flu virus, with no vaccine to counteract it. People either died horribly from the virus, or they never became sick in the first place. There was no in-between, no eventual recovery. The story follows two people who escape the city and are living through the catastrophe and how they manage to survive. They meet up with looters and g...more

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Feb 04, 2012 Donna rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012, science-fiction, scifi-dystopian-apocalyptic

This post-apocalyptic book started with a really great first chapter that absolutely grabbed me. Unfortunately, reading further and seeing the state of civilization, that first chapter made no sense. Clearly the author had this idea for a great hook and was determined to use it.

The book started out fairly strong but then it fizzled. The romance between the main characters moved way too fast and seemed very unrealistic. The part set in Biosphere II didn't ring true to me. I visited the site a few...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Kara rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopian, for-review, kindle-copy, post-apocalyptic, roadtrip

Blurb:

A deadly influenza virus rages out of control. There is no easy-fix vaccine. No eleventh-hour containment. Only death. With no workforce, power plants have been shut down, police and fire departments have collapsed, crops lie unpicked in the fields.

When Dr. Taeya Sanchez finds herself unceremoniously dismissed from an emergency medical facility in New York, she decides to steal the hospital's armored van for a midnight escape. Unfortunately, Rick DeAngelo, a driver for the hospital, has al...more Blurb:

A deadly influenza virus rages out of control. There is no easy-fix vaccine. No eleventh-hour containment. Only death. With no workforce, power plants have been shut down, police and fire departments have collapsed, crops lie unpicked in the fields.

When Dr. Taeya Sanchez finds herself unceremoniously dismissed from an emergency medical facility in New York, she decides to steal the hospital's armored van for a midnight escape. Unfortunately, Rick DeAngelo, a driver for the hospital, has already stocked the van for his own getaway.

Thrown into an unfriendly alliance, these two must pick their way across the dangerous wasteland of America in search of a safe haven. And as the miles roll by, they discover that the living should be feared much more than the festering corpses out there.

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This was a fun romp into the post-apocalyptic genre. It wasn't too serious, it wasn't too deep, but it sure was a lot of fun. Sometimes novels in this genre try to make a point or make you face a moral dilemma and I didn't feel that happened here. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't. This book was exactly what I needed to read at the particular time that I read it. I wanted something suspenseful that I could get lost in and that's what I got. Parts of it were fairly scary, and I felt pretty realistic. These things could easily have happened and there is a possibility they could happen in the future.

It's easy too imagine a disease outbreak or another country using it as a biological weapon against us and that's exactly what happened. People were dying all over the place and dropping like flies and the hospitals simply could not keep up. All hell broke loose and suddenly the main characters are racing across the country trying to find a place to live where they can be safe and start over. That's a whole lot easier said than done in this kind of environment where people are looting, killing, and fighting for their lives.

I will say that the second half of the book was more fulfilling than the first. It had more depth and also a more structured plot. I enjoyed the characters, but I really felt that they truly came into who they were more after the halfway point. I don't want to give up any spoilers, but I really did like the second half of this book a lot and I probably would have rated this book five stars if I felt as strongly about the first half, but I didn't. The main reason is because I had an issue with the book's pacing. If the first half would have been tightened up a little more and didn't meander as much as it did, then the book would have flowed much better.

Honestly though, it was a really fun read. I don't feel that it covered any areas that any other post-apocalyptic novel hasn't covered in the past, but the characters were unique and really stood out to me. They all felt like individuals. Also, some of the places that were used as settings in the book were really cool. For a debut effort, I think this author has a lot of potential. And as an editor, aside from the pacing issues, I felt the book was really remarkably well done for a self-published novel. (less)

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Jul 14, 2012 Sarah rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle-free-cheap, post-apocalytic, character-of-color

Taeya fights her way to safety in a world devastated by the Korean flu. The outlines of this story were the tried-and-true elements of any survival plot, which is great because the details were crap. The crap details included horrible dialogue and exposition, casual racism (yes, you can write racist characters without writing a racist book, but that was not accomplished successfully here), a weird pacing where I kept missing things (like characters dying!), factual inaccuracies (including my pet...more

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