NEW READ

Virals by Kathy Reichs and Brendan Reichs.

Status: Currently Reading

Ive heard about this book since April 2008. Author of #1 bestseller Tempe series, Kathy Reichs, joins forces with son Brendan Reichs in this young adult series. Personally I do not like teen books, but knowing its from Kathy Reichs I had to buy a copy, kinda through the book I realized this was an intriguing read for adults and young adults. In most book stores its categorized under 13+ but I would recommend it for ages 9-12 also. Im surprised by the level of writing from these two authors, the storyline is not similar to Kathy`s adult series but sure is a good mystery read. Still, you get the murder investigation but with less gory and graphic detail. Kathy has made a good transition from adult to teen, and maybe even Virals is a better read than her bestselling Tempe series.

Virals is a series, no date yet on second book.

Since im still in progress of reading this, here is a more thorough plot summary from goodreads.

'Tory Brennan, niece of acclaimed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (of the Bones novels and hit TV show), is the leader of a ragtag band of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island off the coast of South Carolina. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing on a nearby island, they are exposed to an experimental strain of canine parvovirus that changes their lives forever.

As the friends discover their heightened senses and animal-quick reflexes, they must combine their scientific curiosity with their newfound physical gifts to solve a cold-case murder that has suddenly become very hot if they can stay alive long enough to catch the killer's scent.

Fortunately, they are now more than friends they're a pack. They are Virals.'