Sleeper Cell

by Jeffrey Anderson and Ariane Böckler

A renowned neuroscience expert makes his debut with this electrifying thriller (Douglas Preston). When people begin dying from unexplainable symptoms, the Biodefense agency discovers a deadly virus has been developed--and spread--by a terrorist sleeper cell within America's own borders. Original.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425199797
• ISBN13: 9780425199794
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Terrifying scenario that is all too real

Overall, this was an entertaining biothriller, and the resolution of the 'nanovirus' was clever and frightening. I enjoyed the medical aspects of the story, but as a few others mentioned, there were a few too many characters to keep track of. One thing that I think may hurt this book some is that the beginning, to me was very slow, and involved two characters that we did not see much of further on in the story. I also was very confused by the early chapter that had Jim Summers and his girlfriend Sophia at a conference. A few chapters later Jim is trying to get a date with a co-worker, and I'm wondering what happened to Sophia? I kept expecting her to reappear and she never did.

Sleeper Cell

Sleeper Cell is a gripping page turner. This author has done his homework and is able to present a plausible scenerio that will make you ponder the viability of biological warfare via nanotechnology. No matter what genre you typically read, you will enjoy this book. Cheers

chilling & all-too-plausible

An Islamic sleeper cell in the US, releasing a two-step bio-terror attack on the US...a chilling and all-too-plausible scenario. Dr. Anderson does a masterful job of building suspense as an unconventional team of scientists races to discover the source of the threat and find a cure. A master-list of characters opens the book, and provides a handy reference to help keep track of who's who. Provides a cynical view of behind-the-scenes politics in which expedience and personal agenda supercede the search for truth and doing the "right thing". Gripping, well-written, and well-researched. Kudos, Dr. Anderson!

Scary, and plausible

What a really cool find this was. I'm naturally drawn to international espionage, and spy thrillers, but wanted a change. I stumbled over this one late one night at a bookstore, and decided to pick it up. It ended up being quite terse, for a freshman novelist! Bio-terrorism. Something all people fear, in the backs of their minds. This book certainly brings it closer to the front! It makes me almost as fearful of bio-terror, as I am of terrorist bombers. As other reviewers have said, there are a lot of characters, so character development isn't strong. However, I don't find it terribly confusing. I think in a bioterror novel like this, you need more main players to make it seem more realistic. This novel is quite realistic. I read this one in 3 days. Like most novels, it takes a little while to get going. But, once it does, it MOVES! So, if you're looking for a realistic new type of novel, this book hits the spot!