Frankenstorm: Severe Risk

Frankenstorm #1

by Ray Garton

PREPARE FOR THE STORM

In the first terrifying installment of Ray Garton’s six-part Frankenstorm, a natural disaster of epic proportions is brewing off the coast of California—and a man-made nightmare is about to be unleashed…

FRANKENSTORM:

On the eve of the biggest storm in west coast history, virologist Fara McManus shows up at work in a secret government lab where microbiologist Dr. Jeremy Corcoran has been working on a new bioweapon, using the homeless as human guinea pigs. Concerned for the subjects, Fara decides to stay. Especially now. Between the raging storm outside and the rage-inducing chemicals in the patients, a million things could go wrong. But the last thing Fara expects to happen is an armed attack on the lab, an explosion of gunfire, and an army of men smashing the barriers. Releasing the infected. Spreading the virus…into the world.

On a night like this, there is no shelter from the storm.

Genres: Horror, Thriller

55 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 14, 2014

About the author

Ray Garton is the author of several books, including horror novels such as LIVE GIRLS (which has a movie in the works), CRUCIFAX, E4 AUTUMN, and THE FOLKS; thrillers like TRADE SECRETS and SHACKLED; and numerous short stories and novellas. He's also written a number of movie and television tie-ins for young readers. He lives with his wife, Dawn, in California.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

First part of 6 in a series of novellas, which you can also buy as a complete novel (due in June 2014 I believe). I am a big fan of Garton, who seems to be channeling his inner Dean Koontz in this one, but it just started so I will have to wait to see how it winds up. You can either read one part per week, or buy the complete novel in June 2014. Leaning toward the complete.

The first part is free so why not give it a shot.

[Alondra Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars

Kinda cheesy, but interesting enough to continue.

Like what is gonna happen when the storm hits?? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

What we have here is part one of a six part series and Garton wastes no time in getting right into the action. A short 58 pages doesn't give you a whole lot of time to grab a readers attention but Garton presents the story quickly and you know by the end of part one something big is about to happen.

Severe Risk is a great set up to what's about to come. You have the Frankenstorm looming but also there are the disappearances of the local homeless population. While this is a fairly quick read Severe Risk is a great and solid beginning of what could be a great series.

Garton has provided us with a great cliff hanger ending and even before I finished the first book I preordered the second. I usually don't read books like these but so far Frankenstorm has delivered on all levels. Once all six are released I'm looking forward to reading them back to back.

[Linda Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for #2! Will download asap.

[Amanda McReynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

This combined storms both of the hurricane and human variety. It was amazing.

[Kimberly Orr · Rating 3 out of 5]

First #hamilthon book!

[Vincent · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first installment of this series does a nice job of introducing the characters and setting up the story.

My only complaint is that Garton twice found opportunity to slip in his opinion that political/social conservatives don't care about the homeless.

Stephen King makes a point of inserting his political opinions into each and every one of his books... but he's Stephen Freaking King... he's entitled to a bit of leeway in that area. If Garton is going to do this in each and every installment of this series, there's a good chance that I won't buy all six.

However, right now I'll be buying the second installment shortly and I'm happy to delve deeper into the many layers of this story.

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice short read...but not a stand-alone novella. The story just stops and then picks up again in the 2nd of 6 short stories. Bam! I immediately switched over to the 2nd story: .

But these 6 stories are just chapters really. But, the 1st one was "free" and my digital library has the other 5 (of which I am already into the 2nd one).

So I will hang in there and see where this zombie thriller takes me. Plus you got to give the author credit for a cool title to the series.

[A.R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was skeptical when I saw that Ray-Ray had written a series, but that skepticism faded away when I read the first novelette. By the way, it's the right price: free. Garton uses the universal fears of freakish storms caused by global warming, governmental conspiracies and militia vigilantes in this brilliant epic work. Don't miss it!

[Hildegart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't paying attention when I downloaded this book and didn't realize it was the first of six installments. So here I was, reading and enjoying the conspiracy and all of a sudden it ended. I especially liked that it's set in Eureka since I grew up in southern Oregon.

[Daniel DeLappe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fantastic story by Mr Garton. Great and at time to frighteningly realistic characters. Fast paced story with a very neat ending. If you have not read any Ray Garton you are missing out on some fantastic story telling.

[Kristina · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not actually finish this book. I liked the idea, but the torture of people by others was very graphic and I found I could just not handle that. For some people this is perfect, but I have to pass.

[Robert Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting start to this little series of books. Quick read, plot is unique and I am on to the next part. Liking it so far.

[Angela Maher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, it's certainly got me interested in what happens next. It's difficult to really know how much I'll like the series based on this small instalment, however.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

First in a series of 6. Has potential.

[Matt McRoberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good start. I will be continuing this story when i get the chance.