Friday, March 22, 2013

Giveaway - Virus Thirteen - Joshua Alan Parry

I know - it's been a week of giveaways! And here's another one for you from the great folks at Tor Books.Virus Thirteen is Joshua Alan Parry's debut novel.

What's it about?

From the publisher:

"Virus Thirteen is an irreverent and contagious thriller from debut author Joshua Alan Parry.
Scientists James Logan and his wife, Linda, have their dream careers at the world’s leading biotech company, GeneFirm, Inc. But their happiness is interrupted by a devastating bioterrorist attack: a deadly superflu that quickly becomes a global pandemic. The GeneFirm complex goes into lockdown and Linda’s research team is sent to high-security underground labs to develop a vaccine.

Above ground, James learns that GeneFirm security has been breached and Linda is in danger. To save her he must confront a desperate terrorist, armed government agents, and an invisible killer: Virus Thirteen."

"JOSHUA ALAN PARRY is a medical resident at the Mayo Clinic. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and holds a B.S. in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was also captain of the ice hockey team. Over the years, he has worked as a guide for at-risk youth in the Utah wilderness, a metal worker in Montreal, a salmon canner in Alaska, and a molecular genetics intern. He was raised in Keller, Texas."

Sound like a book you'd like to read? To be entered, simply leave a comment. Open to US only, no PO boxes please. Ends April 6/13.

17 comments:

traveler said...

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petite said...

A great giveaway which I would enjoy. Many thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

Ethan said...
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Ethan said...

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Maureen said...

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Rhonda said...

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Myra C said...

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Karen B said...

I love a good thriller!

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Carol N Wong said...

I love great medical thrillers. It is great that the author has a medical degree.

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Carl Scott said...

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christa @ mental foodie said...

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Kirsten said...

Looks like a book I would enjoy! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Martha Lawson said...

Sounds really great!! Thanksfor the chance to win it.

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Anita Yancey said...

I have never read any books by this author, but this one sounds really good. I would love a chance to read it. Please enter me. Thanks!

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Kelly Blackwell @ Heres My Take On It said...

Sounds like a great debut. I would love a chance. Thank you!
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Mrs Mommy Booknerd said...

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