Vector

I have to say that I am a fan of Robin Cook. I find myself searching for his novels and have yet to be disappointed. Vector (Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery, #4), was no exception. The plot was intriguing with interesting and believable characters. There were one or two twists to the plot that I would have liked to see done a bit differently. However, it did not take away from the enjoyment of this novel. I LOVED the ending! I'm looking forward to finding additional novels by this amazing author.

interesting medical drama. very prescient really. An neo-nazi group get a disgruntled russian bio-chemical technican to make them a batch of anthrax to use on a government office. When Jack Stapelton of the New York Chief Medical office discovers a body that has died of anthrax little does he suspect the roller-coaster ride he's about to embark on.

I really enjoyed this read. Even if Robin Cook is a little paranoid about the potential future of bio-terrorism. It was a really quick read. Having enjoyed this one I'd look for more by him.

A bit slow in places, I felt the author was padding the story to get to a required length. Compelling premise, written before 9/11.

I have to say that I am a fan of Robin Cook. I find myself searching for his novels and have yet to be disappointed. Vector (Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery, #4), was no exception. The plot was intriguing with interesting and believable characters. There were one or two twists to the plot that I would have liked to see done a bit differently. However, it did not take away from the enjoyment of this novel. I LOVED the ending! I'm looking forward to finding additional novels by this amazing author.

Written in 1999 before the American Anthrax scares the novel is prophetic about the dangers of biological terrorism not being a matter of if, but when.

Drs Stapleton & Montgomery return in this book the fourth in the series. This episode we have an ex-Biopreparat technician (or Биопрепарат in Russian, their biological weapons research/production facility) who is disgruntled with American and after meeting up with some Right-wing nutjobs decides to stage a terrorist attack.

Unlike the last book which was unrealistic and rather disjointed in parts Robin Cook is back on his game here, it's a good plot, realistic and moves and a good pace.

The only thing I didn't like was the Laurie-boyfriend/engagement part which seemed show more superfluous, almost as if the publisher wanted Laurie featured in the book more for the romance angle so it was shoe horned in. If not for this it would be 5 stars, still a great read though. show less

As others have said - predictable. Decent story and a very quick read, my first read from Robin Cook. I'll look into others to see if what I didn't like is prevalent in his writing or if only in this book. I didn't like how everyone was connected, it seemed like way too much coincidence - with 7 million people in New York, I cannot imagine everyone having that much in common with each other - it's like 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon.

Otherwise, I'm glad the story wasn't overbearing on patriotism and presented the events in the story in a a well thought out, albeit contrived manor.

A relatively fun, fast paced read full of the action I have come to expect from a Cook novel. Not terribly brain draining. Read if you are interested in bioterrorism and a quick read.