Rating: A Good Tale
Virals by Kathy Reichs contains some of the most engaging and witty characters I’ve read to date. Upon reading the description of how a band of teenagers is introduced to a virus that gives them the senses of feral wolfdogs, I was rather doubtful of how the story could play out without becoming too far-fetched. I was wrong. Young and brave Tory Brennan leads Hi, Ben and Shelton on a mission. A mission that will cure their sense of abandonment by workaholic or overbearing parents and give them the prowess to create their own future.
On Morris Island, just south of Charleston, but miles away from normality, Tory is slowly adjusting to life with the father whom she has just met at fourteen. Not only has she just met her father and his elitist girlfriend, she must trudge up to Charleston every day for school surrounded by the usual mix of snobby, overconfident and rowdy teenagers, made even worse by the fact they are rich. Her escape is the land, animals and sea that encompasses Morris and Loggerhead Islands. Tory’s aunt is a famous forensic anthropologist and her father is a scientist – exploring the world around her is something that cannot be stopped. Her father works on Loggerhead Island at a research institute only reached by boat. Tory and the guys are allowed to roam the island and visit the research institute as long as they don’t make trouble. Monkeys, a body buried long ago and forgotten, secret and unauthorized research projects and the disappearance of a wolfdog pup create a backdrop for the mystery that Tory must solve. During the valiant effort of saving the young wolfdog, whom the band names Coop, they are all exposed to a virus, one that will give them senses too rabid for humans to endure but will save their lives. Sprinting from Loggerhead, to Morris, to the band’s secret bunker and Charleston – Tory must find out who buried secrets on Loggerhead long before she was born or her and the guys will become a mystery themselves.
A story filled with courage, speed, humor and intelligence – a great read for any young adult to show them the strength to become their own. Looking forward to Tory’s next escapade.
Virals by Kathy Reichs contains some of the most engaging and witty characters I’ve read to date. Upon reading the description of how a band of teenagers is introduced to a virus that gives them the senses of feral wolfdogs, I was rather doubtful of how the story could play out without becoming too far-fetched. I was wrong. Young and brave Tory Brennan leads Hi, Ben and Shelton on a mission. A mission that will cure their sense of abandonment by workaholic or overbearing parents and give them the prowess to create their own future.
On Morris Island, just south of Charleston, but miles away from normality, Tory is slowly adjusting to life with the father whom she has just met at fourteen. Not only has she just met her father and his elitist girlfriend, she must trudge up to Charleston every day for school surrounded by the usual mix of snobby, overconfident and rowdy teenagers, made even worse by the fact they are rich. Her escape is the land, animals and sea that encompasses Morris and Loggerhead Islands. Tory’s aunt is a famous forensic anthropologist and her father is a scientist – exploring the world around her is something that cannot be stopped. Her father works on Loggerhead Island at a research institute only reached by boat. Tory and the guys are allowed to roam the island and visit the research institute as long as they don’t make trouble. Monkeys, a body buried long ago and forgotten, secret and unauthorized research projects and the disappearance of a wolfdog pup create a backdrop for the mystery that Tory must solve. During the valiant effort of saving the young wolfdog, whom the band names Coop, they are all exposed to a virus, one that will give them senses too rabid for humans to endure but will save their lives. Sprinting from Loggerhead, to Morris, to the band’s secret bunker and Charleston – Tory must find out who buried secrets on Loggerhead long before she was born or her and the guys will become a mystery themselves.
A story filled with courage, speed, humor and intelligence – a great read for any young adult to show them the strength to become their own. Looking forward to Tory’s next escapade.
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