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The Calypso Directive
by
Brian Andrews (Goodreads Author)
An unprecedented genetic mutation, an underground think tank, and an unscrupulous pharmaceutical company collide in this dazzling debut thriller.
For one hundred and fifty-five days, Will Foster has been locked in medical quarantine without his consent. The doctors claim he is infected with a deadly virus, but this is a lie. Encoded in his DNA is a mutation that provides i...more
For one hundred and fifty-five days, Will Foster has been locked in medical quarantine without his consent. The doctors claim he is infected with a deadly virus, but this is a lie. Encoded in his DNA is a mutation that provides i...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
April 1st 2012
by Arcade
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The Calypso Directive
by Brian Andrews (Goodreads Author)
by Brian Andrews (Goodreads Author)
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Fans of James Rollins, Robert Ludlum, Michael Crichton, and Robin Cook will enjoy this high octane thriller. A genetic…more
Fans of James Rollins, Robert Ludlum, Michael Crichton, and Robin Cook will enjoy this high octane thriller. A genetic…more
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A Terrific Thriller!
The novel starts off with a daring escape sequence and the pace never slows down. It is the kind of book you want get back to reading as soon as possbile. I would categorize this book as a science thriller, but don't let that scare you. The author delves into the science behind how the immune system works, and I always enjoy novels where I learn something besides just rooting for the characters.
The heart of the story follows Will Foster (an Average Joe) who unknowingly posse...more
The novel starts off with a daring escape sequence and the pace never slows down. It is the kind of book you want get back to reading as soon as possbile. I would categorize this book as a science thriller, but don't let that scare you. The author delves into the science behind how the immune system works, and I always enjoy novels where I learn something besides just rooting for the characters.
The heart of the story follows Will Foster (an Average Joe) who unknowingly posse...more
A great addition to the thriller fiction books. It had a feel of the Jason Bourne books with some of Leverage the television series.
I will admit that it felt slow at the start with a lot of exposition and explanation. The concept though was intriguing, focusing on the possibility of one man having the key to immunity to all diseases and viruses. The question of what should be done with such information is certainly interesting and thought provoking and it is touched upon throughout the book. Th...more
I will admit that it felt slow at the start with a lot of exposition and explanation. The concept though was intriguing, focusing on the possibility of one man having the key to immunity to all diseases and viruses. The question of what should be done with such information is certainly interesting and thought provoking and it is touched upon throughout the book. Th...more
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I would recommend this book to anyone who likes action/adventure stories or medical thrillers.Fans of Michael Crichton or Mission Impossible should definitely give it a try.
This is an adventure story with lots of action.It may remind you of a lot of other books from this genre, but that would be misleading.While it may share elements with other books,it definitely has its own voice.There is the medical thriller aspect, lots of thrills and action,suspense,and...more
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes action/adventure stories or medical thrillers.Fans of Michael Crichton or Mission Impossible should definitely give it a try.
This is an adventure story with lots of action.It may remind you of a lot of other books from this genre, but that would be misleading.While it may share elements with other books,it definitely has its own voice.There is the medical thriller aspect, lots of thrills and action,suspense,and...more
THE CALYPSO DIRECTIVE is a fast-paced thriller by Brian Andrews. You can keep your vampires, zombies, and werewolves. This is the REAL scary stuff.
I received a free, autographed copy of THE CALYPSO DIRECTIVE from Mr. Andrews with an intriguing “P.S. 25% of you is patented!” as part of my personal autograph. I was hooked before I even began to read. LOL
From back cover:
“An unprecedented genetic mutation, an underground think tank, and an unscrupulous pharmaceutical company collide in this dazzlin...more
I received a free, autographed copy of THE CALYPSO DIRECTIVE from Mr. Andrews with an intriguing “P.S. 25% of you is patented!” as part of my personal autograph. I was hooked before I even began to read. LOL
From back cover:
“An unprecedented genetic mutation, an underground think tank, and an unscrupulous pharmaceutical company collide in this dazzlin...more
This book was very different from any other book I read before. It was very enjoyable and kept me captivated from start to finish. The main point about the book is the for 155 days, Will Foster was locked up in quartine because the doctors claimed he had a deadly virus. But that was a total lie, his DNA is a mutation that provides immunity from all diseases. Against all odds, Foster escapes his laboratory prison and steals a virulent strain of bubonic plague as insurance. To help him unravel the...more
ScienceThrillers.com review: The Calypso Directive is a debut science thriller by Brian Andrews, a U.S. Navy submariner and all-around smart guy who did his homework on this one. As described in the back cover summary, this novel is a variant on the thriller theme of wronged/imprisoned/framed good guy escapes evil government/corporation/syndicate and goes on the run to clear his name/save his life/etc.
Andrews brings some exciting additions to this storyline. First, and for us at ScienceThrillers...more
Andrews brings some exciting additions to this storyline. First, and for us at ScienceThrillers...more
This was a Goodreads giveaway freebie. Thank you to both the author and Goodreads.
This was a fast-paced thriller that starts with a bang and doesn't take a breath to slow down. A lot of the DNA/immuno-stuff I wasn't familiar with but seems to be pretty thouroughly researched and the author explains it well without letting it bog down the story.
The main characters are easy to root for, though between the pace and the length of the book along with the number of characters, I felt like I would have...more
This was a fast-paced thriller that starts with a bang and doesn't take a breath to slow down. A lot of the DNA/immuno-stuff I wasn't familiar with but seems to be pretty thouroughly researched and the author explains it well without letting it bog down the story.
The main characters are easy to root for, though between the pace and the length of the book along with the number of characters, I felt like I would have...more
I ordered this book on online, and they shipped it to me last week before the release date? Anyway, I was hooked after the first chapter, and I read it in four days. The story is somewhat reminiscent of Bourne Identity (i.e., a guy trying to piece together a mystery while he is being chased). Besides the main character, Will, there is this think tank group that gets involved and it reminded me of the TV show Alias. I found the supporting characters to be more interesting than the main characters...more
Brian Andrews in his new book, “The Calypso Directive” published by Arcade Publishing brings us into the life of Will Foster.
From the back cover: An unprecedented genetic mutation, an underground think tank, and an unscrupulous pharmaceutical company collide in this dazzling debut thriller.
For one hundred and fifty-five days, Will Foster has been locked in medical quarantine without his consent. The doctors claim he is infected with a deadly virus, but this is a lie. Encoded in his DNA is a muta...more
From the back cover: An unprecedented genetic mutation, an underground think tank, and an unscrupulous pharmaceutical company collide in this dazzling debut thriller.
For one hundred and fifty-five days, Will Foster has been locked in medical quarantine without his consent. The doctors claim he is infected with a deadly virus, but this is a lie. Encoded in his DNA is a muta...more
This review is based on a free copy of the book received from the author through the Goodreads Advance Reader process.
I originally thought this story was about the Calypso Detective but the real name better describes this book.
Will foster is our protagonist and he is not having a great day. A fact that repeats the last 154 days he has been held incognito against his will based on an assertion that he carries a disease that would be fatal to anyone he comes in contact with. The only problem is th...more
I originally thought this story was about the Calypso Detective but the real name better describes this book.
Will foster is our protagonist and he is not having a great day. A fact that repeats the last 154 days he has been held incognito against his will based on an assertion that he carries a disease that would be fatal to anyone he comes in contact with. The only problem is th...more
A book I could not put down! Calyplso Directive kept me on the edge of my seat to the end of the book. I can't wait to read Brian Andrews' 'Ring of Flowers' as well! Being a molecular and cellular biology student, I found this book absolutely fascinating as well as entertaining. It will be suggested to staff and students alike throughout the bio department! An amazing story that really makes you think about what could happen as we gain more and more biological information. Recommended for everyo...more
This was a fast and fun thriller. The beginning is a little slow and awkward and I wasn't initially impressed, but once everything has been set up, the action really takes off. The characters aren't very deep, the story not overly complex; it is just a fast-paced, entertaining page-turner. I thought it was a good debut effort, and feels like it could be setting up for a series.
The book starts off somewhat slowly, and with no sense of urgency. The story is interesting and there is much to explain, so the slow start was understandable. The second half of the book is written very well, and the action accelerates quickly. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what would happen to the hero and heroine. It is difficult to write action scenes satisfactorily, but Andrews does so. The end of the book is written well and leaves the possibility of sequel. I am freque...more
Apr 16, 2012
Charity
marked it as to-read
I am overwhelmingly interested in readimg this book. I am a research scientist and believe that the book would be a great escape.
Read the first chapter online and even if I don't win this First-read I'm going to buy it!
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Looks and sounds awesome cant wait to read it..
Sep 07, 2012
Patricia
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If only I could be so lucky to win!!!
3 1/2 stars. Well written and interesting. I found all the genetic information fascinating for the most part. I liked the main character Will and felt great sympathy for his plight.
This is a free book from Goodreads First Reads. I suppose I couldn't buy-in to the storyline. This book didn't work for me on any level. I hope you don't let my negativism hold you back from reading this book. Enough said.
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Midwest born and raised, Brian is a US Navy Veteran who served as a Lieutenant aboard a 688 class nuclear submarine in the Pacific Theater.
He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in psychology. He is a Park Leadership Fellow and has a Masters degree from Cornell University’s Johnson School. Brian lives in “Tornado Alley” with his wife and daughter.
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He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in psychology. He is a Park Leadership Fellow and has a Masters degree from Cornell University’s Johnson School. Brian lives in “Tornado Alley” with his wife and daughter.
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