
THE RED DEATH: An unputdownable psychological medical thriller with a jaw-dropping pandemic twist
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Birgitte Märgen

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Maggie De Luca recently relocated to New York. Working as a medical detective in her new position, she is called in to investigate a mysterious death. The red rings on the lungs were alarming enough, but then she hears the word plague.
Now, the clock is ticking. And the death count is rising.
Maggie tries to trace the origin of the disease, but is always one step behind. Then she starts seeing things...the victims...reaching out from the grave. But ghosts aren’t real, right?
Meanwhile...
Microbiologist Michael Harbinger believes he can make a vaccine to stop the disease--if he can find the elusive plant in the Amazon. Soon, with the help of his friend J.D. Stallings, they set out on a perilous adventure to track the plant down. But the local tribes are at war, and they realize they may never escape.
Back in New York:
Maggie finds patient zero, but then she starts experiencing symptoms...
Had she gotten too close?
Birgitte Märgen, author of LIE LIKE THE DEVIL, invites you to read this psychological thriller novel that will have you on the edge of your seat with so many twists and turns, you will not see them coming.
Praise for THE RED DEATH:
"EVEN BETTER THAN THE FIRST PART OF 'THE STAND.'"
"IF YOU LOVE RICHARD PRESTON OR MOVIE OUTBREAK THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU."
"It is a story that is chilling because of how easily we could see this happening today. Excellent read." --Terri, Mayhem and Magic
"The Red Death is a thrilling tale a deadly pandemic. Recommended." --Robert D. Yee, Monster Librarian
"What scared me the most about this book was that it could happen in real life. There is always a threat of a pandemic sweeping the country and then the world -- scary stuff." --Jolie, Read With Me
What Amazon reviewers are saying:
"Even better than the first part of The Stand."
"Gripping."
"A very plausible story line! SCARY!
"This is the best pandemic novel I have ever read."
"Pulls you into a story of people, and life."
"Loved every minute of it."
"Margen never lets us forget that this is not hypothetical. It WILL happen."
"It was hard to put down."
"Grab this one!"
"Read this, you won't be disappointed."
"That the book is extremely well structured only adds to the intensity."
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- A. Beaudoin
- 09-09-24
Would have been better without the AI narration
Will not listen to another audible that uses AI. Mispronunciation of so many words and no inflections. Story was interesting but AI ruined it for me.
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- Darrell
- 09-22-24
Story is not bad
AI has come a long way, BUT it still comes up very short in expression of feelings and emotions. The wrong inflection on words is evident, but not the worst I’ve heard. 😊
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- R3@d5@10t
- 01-30-25
Great contagion story.
This book is an example of why you can’t depend on reviews. Recently I listened to a book that had a 4.5 rating and in my opinion it was a 0, of course 0 isn’t an option, so I gave it a 1. While this book is rated at a 3 and in my opinion it’s at least a 4.
I really enjoyed the story, as good as the movie “Contagion.” Although I prefer a human narrator, the AI narration was adequate.
Since 2019 we have intimate knowledge of how horrible a pandemic can be. It’s a good reminder to be vigilant about washing our hands and showing consideration for others by wearing a mask if it is possible that we are sick. So many people have the false impression that Covid is no longer a serious illness, that it is no different than a mild cold. But to individuals with compromised immune systems it can still cause serious long term health problems and even death. So how important it is to quarantine until you test negative.
I am going to read the only other book that is available on Audible from this author.
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- AmberK5
- 10-04-24
Good story, didn't care for the AI narrator
Terrific medical thriller, and I thought the detail in tracing this plague was outstanding, adding some real edge of your seat suspense!
I was disappointed to find an AI narrator. The lack of emotion in the reading just takes too much away from the story for me
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- Benjamin F. Bates, Ph.D.
- 11-02-24
The horrible narration by AI
A really bad book made worse by horrible AI narration. Save your time and don't bother. Soak your feet, rearanger sock drawer, clean out the refrigerator, or dig a hole for no reason. all of these things will be more enjoyable than listening to this book.
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