Better than Outbreak but not as good as Mutation, Mortal Fear is probably an average read. While there were a couple of surprises, this book was fairly predictable for the most part. The characters seemed a bit stiff and clichéd and the narrative, while technically correct, didn't seem to engage me as it should. Mortal Fear is OK for a light read, but I wouldn't choose it if I were after a good thrill. ( )