Book Review on Infected: A Novel by Scott Sigler
Author: Scott Sigler
Book: Infected: A Novel
Genre: Horror/Sci Fi/Thriller
Julia Rating: 10
Comments: Scott Sigler is one of those “new” authors who has actually been kicking around on independent channels for years. His newest book (the first he’s released with a major publisher) is Infected. This is the story of a terrible infection contracted by normal Americans which uses their bodies natural hormones to turn them into raving psychotics. The cause of the infection is unknown, and a super-secret team of CIA and CDC members are trying to find out what it is and how to stop it, before it’s too late.
What I liked about Sigler’s work was that he uses hard science to back up his thriller/horror/science fiction story. It makes everything that much more realistic and allows the reader to jump right in with minimal suspension of disbelief. He also keeps the pace of the novel up at a thriller-like rate, which makes it that much more riveting.
Scott Sigler has been podcasting his books over the years, so I recommend buying the audio version of Infected over reading it via a traditional paper book. Sigler himself reads the audio version, does voices and special effects much like the old radio shows of the forties and fifties, which makes the listening experience that much more fun.
10/07/08: Check out this interview with Scott Sigler about his novel, Infected.