Penitence: H7N9 Book 1

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In a small poultry farm located in Delaney, Georgia, an antigenic shift causes the H7N9 virus – also known as the deadly bird flu virus – to jump species. The contagion burns through everything in its path despite the federal government’s ham-handed efforts to mask the mutated virus’ true nature. Its unprecedented mortality rate soon paralyzes the nation – paving the way for martial law to be established across the country.

More than 1,000 miles away at a maximum security penitentiary south of Tucson, Arizona, inmate Teddy Sanders’ world of structure and routine crumbles to dust, as the virus starts spreading within the confines of the prison’s walls. As circumstances force Teddy to step out of his comfort zone and form precarious new alliances, will he be able to adapt and survive or will he succumb to the inherent dangers of the new world?

2 reviews for Penitence: H7N9 Book 1

  1. Pamela Dixon

    This book really hits close to home since I am currently listening to it during the current covid-19 pandemic! The viral infection in this story is much more deadly than covid-19! The main character begins his journey in this 1st novel of the series just as the virus begins its spread. I can’t wait to listen to the second book in this series to see where he ends up next! The narration was fantastic. The characters were engaging and I would recommend this great book to anyone who likes pandemic or apocalyptic novels.

  2. RJ

    I am lucky to have all three books of this trilogy so that I may enjoy the entire series without pause. When I chose these books I hoped I would like such a long series about a viral apocalypse. What I got is much more. What I got is a heartfelt, solid treatise on humanity; how we relate to and treat one another. This is what I took away from this first volume. We meet our protagonist Teddy Sanders in prison, witness his viral encounter, then suffer with him after prison, into the chaos and brutality of the new world. Jane and Danny are a reassuring light in this dark fable. I pray that this is not a glimpse of our future should we, unfortunately, encounter such a disaster. In retrospection; Jane’s aphorism: It’s worthwhile to fight for the good that’s left in the world, while Teddy’s motto: I can’t change the person I was, but I can change the person I am. This is an excellent story and I look forward to the next volume. James Romick’s performance as the narrator was flawless.

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