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“Waterkill” Weaves Nanoscience and Cult Religious Terrorism into a Major Threat to Western Civilization
With the mysterious outbreak of a deadly disease in a Yemeni village, followed by an increase in terrorist chatter after the crash of a small airplane in eastern Alaska, CEO Dr. Dave Henson and colleague Ron Blackwell of NSurv Inc. are tapped by the Department of Homeland Security to locate the aircraft wreckage and its suspected deadly contents.
While Henson and Blackwell are in the eastern mountains of Alaska helping the U.S. Border Patrol locate the missing aircraft and its contents, Dave’s wife, internationally known journalist Dana Cogswell, goes missing while covering another sudden and suspicious epidemic in a small town in Germany.
Dave races from Alaska to Germany to rescue Dana and ends up on a quest to the Middle East to find her. Along the way he learns of a shocking betrayal of friendship and that the path to Dana ultimately leads to the terrorist leader behind the deadly outbreaks.
With the mysterious outbreak of a deadly disease in a Yemeni village, followed by an increase in terrorist chatter after the crash of a small airplane in eastern Alaska, CEO Dr. Dave Henson and colleague Ron Blackwell of NSurv Inc. are tapped by the Department of Homeland Security to locate the aircraft wreckage and its suspected deadly contents.
While Henson and Blackwell are in the eastern mountains of Alaska helping the U.S. Border Patrol locate the missing aircraft and its contents, Dave’s wife, internationally known journalist Dana Cogswell, goes missing while covering another sudden and suspicious epidemic in a small town in Germany.
Dave races from Alaska to Germany to rescue Dana and ends up on a quest to the Middle East to find her. Along the way he learns of a shocking betrayal of friendship and that the path to Dana ultimately leads to the terrorist leader behind the deadly outbreaks.
302 pages, Paperback
Published October 3, 2015
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About the author
Mark Donovan
3 books25 followersI live in New Hampshire and have spent three-plus decades working in various engineering and marketing roles in the high tech field around the New Hampshire/Boston area. I hold degrees in electrical engineering and business, and have seven patents associated with sensor technology and communications. I'm also a private pilot and amateur radio operator.
I released my first novel, "Nano Surveillance", a techno-thriller in 2013, and my second novel, "Waterkill", another techno-thriller, in November, 2015.
I have also authored 32 eBooks and 2,000+ articles on a wide variety of home improvement topics via my website www.HomeAdditionPlus.com. Many of my articles are syndicated around the United States.
I love reading, flying, skiing and being outdoors with family and friends.
I released my first novel, "Nano Surveillance", a techno-thriller in 2013, and my second novel, "Waterkill", another techno-thriller, in November, 2015.
I have also authored 32 eBooks and 2,000+ articles on a wide variety of home improvement topics via my website www.HomeAdditionPlus.com. Many of my articles are syndicated around the United States.
I love reading, flying, skiing and being outdoors with family and friends.
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April 25, 2017
What an exciting fast paced scientific thriller Waterkill was. The story takes you into a world of what ifs and this could really happen and just surrounds you with suspense. A great plot and an amazingly skillful manner of writing made this beg for all five stars.
February 14, 2017
Wow, this book really impressed me. Mark Donovan certainly has a talent for writing, and I found myself lost between the pages for many enjoyable hours in this fabulous story. The scary thing is something like this plot could certainly be a reality. Aref Zarin wanted to unleash hell on the west, as they were responsible for killing his family years ago. However he won’t be satisfied with just targeting America, and he’s decided to extend his plans of terror on Europe as well. Aref isn’t going to use conventional weapons like the world is used to, and they will certainly be surprised when they find out it’s a bio-weapon he plans on using. The terrorist would like nothing better than to create panic amongst the western world, with a pandemic to wipe out as many non-believers as possible. Aref is keen to test his new weapon out before the west can get its hands on it and come up with a vaccine. Initial tests on a small village are very successful with wiping out 90 percent of its occupants. Homeland Security ask Dave Henson to help them track down the terrorist responsible, before they can release their weapon on American soil. Things really escalate for Dave when he finds out his wife Dana has been snatched by the terrorist. Now he’s desperate to find her before they kill her, as they have already shown they aren’t above killing anyone that gets in the way of their plans. If you enjoy Action Thrillers with a great plot and well thought out characters, then this story is well worth a read. It’s definitely worth the 5 star rating.
November 15, 2015
Well I am biased here since I wrote the book. This said, if you like thrillers that take you on adventures to different parts of the world and involve science, espionage and terrorism, then I think you will enjoy this book.
March 3, 2017
"Waterkill" by Mark Donovan is a captivating read that will keep you hooked from start to finish. This is a work of fiction but the story is compelling and told in such a way that it makes you feel as if this can actually happen in today's world.
November 26, 2015
Mark Donovan has created a unique, fast-paced, thrilling, suspense, must read book. There, did I cover it all? Nope. Waterkill has just the right amount of science to make the story not only believable, but I had to stop and remind myself many times that what I was reading was fiction. With all the terror activities around the world, this novel fit right in. I could just picture it happening. There was a perfect mix of so much, that the story never got bogged down in science, in suspense, in action packed chapters, or in characters. There was enough characters to make it natural, but not too many to get lost with. The characters were so well developed - blemishes and all - that I felt like I actually knew them. The story moves all over the globe, from opulent to poor, terrorist to hero, and everywhere inbetween. I found myself walking up before my alarm to be able to read another couple chapters before heading to work. Wow, there is nothing negative I can say about this book. So often in books that read this fast, I want to take a break and rest. Not with this book...I had to keep reading to find out what happened next, and if the world would be saved. Everything about this story seems to flow naturally, and could be part of real-life news. Great writing, Mr. Donovan. I highly recommend this book.
November 23, 2015
A must read! A fast pacing intriguing story that you will not be able to put down. Mark Donovan has done a fantastic job of coupling high technology with bio-tourism to tell a story that’s not only riveting but could be true in today’s world of geopolitics. The suspense starts on page one and continues to the very end. It is a must read for those that enjoy a real thriller.
February 3, 2016
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"All of the men erupted in the room simultaneously and began repeating the world "Waterkill." After allowing his men to express their pleasure for a few seconds, and for him to take personal delight in their praise, Aref waived his hands to silence them. Again, the men instantly responded to his command and quieted down. "I am sure some of you may be dismayed that we tested this new weapon on people from our own religious community. I want to respond to your concerns before any of you even voice them...."
This is an Eco-terrorism thriller. Taking place in times where this story could be all too true. I read with a little dread of the activities of some of the people involved in this story. So realistic, actually very scary. The story begins with someone poisoning the water in a Yemeni village. I think the description of a child becoming ill and what followed is what really got to me here. Total disregard for life is a hard thing to accept.
While there is another outbreak of a disease caused by this poisoning, Homeland Security asks for the help of CEO Dave Henson. Dave and his friend and colleague, Ron Blackwell, take off to help in Alaska where a plane has crashed. A plane that is carrying a deadly cargo. If the U.S gets to it before the terrorists do will they be able to prevent another attack and find out what this bio chemical is? Al Qaeda has sent its own to try to get there first. A thrilling account of the race to the plane ensues. Something you're not able to put down until you know what happens.
Dave's journalist wife Diana heads to Germany for a W.H.O. (World Health Organization) conference. There is a mysterious outbreak and she heads off to investigate and gain whatever newsworthy information she can. While there Diana and her news colleagues disappear. Dave then heads there to try to rescue her. The trail to Diana though will take a dangerous path to the person who is ultimately responsible for the poisonings, but will it take him to his wife? Can he save her? Can he stop what is happening? Betrayal by those that are trusted on both sides makes for some gripping drama.
While this is a hard story to read it's a well written novel and certainly makes you think or maybe become a little more aware of our current world situation. With words like Al Qaeda and the Middle East, it's a terrifying journey for all involved. I found this to be an intriguing, scary read. The kind of ending though one would hope for all of mankind.
Thank you Mark Donovan.
"All of the men erupted in the room simultaneously and began repeating the world "Waterkill." After allowing his men to express their pleasure for a few seconds, and for him to take personal delight in their praise, Aref waived his hands to silence them. Again, the men instantly responded to his command and quieted down. "I am sure some of you may be dismayed that we tested this new weapon on people from our own religious community. I want to respond to your concerns before any of you even voice them...."
This is an Eco-terrorism thriller. Taking place in times where this story could be all too true. I read with a little dread of the activities of some of the people involved in this story. So realistic, actually very scary. The story begins with someone poisoning the water in a Yemeni village. I think the description of a child becoming ill and what followed is what really got to me here. Total disregard for life is a hard thing to accept.
While there is another outbreak of a disease caused by this poisoning, Homeland Security asks for the help of CEO Dave Henson. Dave and his friend and colleague, Ron Blackwell, take off to help in Alaska where a plane has crashed. A plane that is carrying a deadly cargo. If the U.S gets to it before the terrorists do will they be able to prevent another attack and find out what this bio chemical is? Al Qaeda has sent its own to try to get there first. A thrilling account of the race to the plane ensues. Something you're not able to put down until you know what happens.
Dave's journalist wife Diana heads to Germany for a W.H.O. (World Health Organization) conference. There is a mysterious outbreak and she heads off to investigate and gain whatever newsworthy information she can. While there Diana and her news colleagues disappear. Dave then heads there to try to rescue her. The trail to Diana though will take a dangerous path to the person who is ultimately responsible for the poisonings, but will it take him to his wife? Can he save her? Can he stop what is happening? Betrayal by those that are trusted on both sides makes for some gripping drama.
While this is a hard story to read it's a well written novel and certainly makes you think or maybe become a little more aware of our current world situation. With words like Al Qaeda and the Middle East, it's a terrifying journey for all involved. I found this to be an intriguing, scary read. The kind of ending though one would hope for all of mankind.
Thank you Mark Donovan.
February 10, 2017
Waterkill by Author Mark Donovan is a fast -paced story with some intense twists and turns and surprises along the way. But I tell you this I thoroughly enjoyed this great story. Author Mark Donovan has given us a story that hooks you right from the first chapter until the very last one, and then will leave you wanting more from him. This story is about a terrorism attack on the western civilization . But soon after a test attack grabs the attention of the homeland security ,they bring in Dave Henson and colleague Ron Blackwell to help retrieve what they think is the answer to the attack on the poor village of Yemen that caused so many to die. But as soon as they retrieved it they have the tasked of identifying what it is ,and how to prevent it or how to reverse it .But poor Dave's wife is kidnapped well in Germany ,start Dave starts his journey of tracking down the where about his wife is. As Dave goes from country to country behind enemy lines, but to his surprise he's not alone ,and soon is joined by some military forces. Dave comes face to face with life- threatening situations . And is confronted by several terrorists and is also forced to watch is love slip through is hands .But then is betrayed by an old friend . Author Mark Donovan has a well written story here and flow quite smoothly .I could tell you more about this story ,but that would spoil it for you. I highly recommend that you read this story you won't be disappointed
July 21, 2016
I was offered a copy in exchange for an honest review; but I decided to just purchase a copy for myself; the premise behind the novel looked promising, and I was extremely intrigued. The body of the story, for the most part, didn’t disappoint, except for the dialogue. This is the first book I’ve ever read where the dialogue actually made the book worse; it is so lackluster and stilted, instead of adding to thrills of the situation, it took away. There were almost no emotions in any of the characters, other than the villains, which I will say, were done exceptionally well; I truly hated them. Unfortunately; I never truly engaged with our hero, or any other characters. There were also so many secondary characters brought in, they were lost in the shuffle, half the time they were killed off with very little fanfare, so it’s like they didn’t matter at all. I also have to ask; was it necessary to have our damsel in distresses tripping and running into everything? I mean seriously!
On the upside, I really like how Donavan made a point to show the difference between a Muslim extremist, and a peaceful Muslim just trying to live their lives. I think we, in the western world, tend to think all Muslims are terrorist when that is not the case, and I am glad Donavan clearly made the distinction. Overall; Waterkill is getting 2.5 Boundless stars; it could have been better but some of it was OK....Sara
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On the upside, I really like how Donavan made a point to show the difference between a Muslim extremist, and a peaceful Muslim just trying to live their lives. I think we, in the western world, tend to think all Muslims are terrorist when that is not the case, and I am glad Donavan clearly made the distinction. Overall; Waterkill is getting 2.5 Boundless stars; it could have been better but some of it was OK....Sara
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December 23, 2015
There is a lot of action in this book! A lot!
There are a lot of detailed descriptions in this book on things like airplanes, surveillance, and bit about nanoscience, and it made me feel like I was reading a proper manly man equivalent of a book… Not that it couldn’t be enjoyed by female audience. It’s just that if I imagined this book, it would be a man. Full of action in different locations, all tied to a single goal by the terrorists. Rescue operations, self-preservation, lots of travel across the world and all sides fighting for what they feel is right.
There are explosions, fighting and a mighty adventure, great amount of innocents dying and clinically accurate layout to the whole thing. I feel, as a movie, it would work pretty great! I rated this book 4 stars- author has done great work around being very detailed and accurate in his writing, even if a lot of this information was sadly wasted on me. The descriptions of nanoscience, the aeroplanes and at times characters (their weight given in pounds) was lost on me. I don’t do pounds, so I could really have no idea what the characters looks like nor was I going to google for the converter. Author’s passion for planes is evident, but I’m just an airhead girl so this information meant absolutely nothing to me… That said- the plot was great and somewhat current.
There are a lot of detailed descriptions in this book on things like airplanes, surveillance, and bit about nanoscience, and it made me feel like I was reading a proper manly man equivalent of a book… Not that it couldn’t be enjoyed by female audience. It’s just that if I imagined this book, it would be a man. Full of action in different locations, all tied to a single goal by the terrorists. Rescue operations, self-preservation, lots of travel across the world and all sides fighting for what they feel is right.
There are explosions, fighting and a mighty adventure, great amount of innocents dying and clinically accurate layout to the whole thing. I feel, as a movie, it would work pretty great! I rated this book 4 stars- author has done great work around being very detailed and accurate in his writing, even if a lot of this information was sadly wasted on me. The descriptions of nanoscience, the aeroplanes and at times characters (their weight given in pounds) was lost on me. I don’t do pounds, so I could really have no idea what the characters looks like nor was I going to google for the converter. Author’s passion for planes is evident, but I’m just an airhead girl so this information meant absolutely nothing to me… That said- the plot was great and somewhat current.
February 17, 2016
"Awesome And Realistic Terrorist Story"
In the dark of night, a terrorist hides in a Yemenis village. He's got explicit orders and if he does not accomplish his mission, his entire family will pay with their lives. In Canada, a small plane is headed to Fairbanks, Alaska, and crashes during a blizzard. Aboard the plane is a silver metal briefcase, containing a deadly secret. In Munich, Germany, a conference on Nano-structures (the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules) is interrupted by a nearby terrorist incident. Doctor Dave Henson is attending the conference while his partner of his scientific company, Ron Blackwell, is busy at their McCall, Idaho laboratory working on unique devices with solar cells they've been developing for the military. The U.S. Department of Defense has a highly classified interest in nano materials. And in Iran, a dozen men are gathered at the residence of Aref Zarin, a rising star in the extremists Muslim terrorist group known as Al Qaeda. This novel is very well developed, thoughtful and very informative, with high action. It's also very provocative as to the threats being currently attempted by extremists throughout the world. Highly recommend.
In the dark of night, a terrorist hides in a Yemenis village. He's got explicit orders and if he does not accomplish his mission, his entire family will pay with their lives. In Canada, a small plane is headed to Fairbanks, Alaska, and crashes during a blizzard. Aboard the plane is a silver metal briefcase, containing a deadly secret. In Munich, Germany, a conference on Nano-structures (the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules) is interrupted by a nearby terrorist incident. Doctor Dave Henson is attending the conference while his partner of his scientific company, Ron Blackwell, is busy at their McCall, Idaho laboratory working on unique devices with solar cells they've been developing for the military. The U.S. Department of Defense has a highly classified interest in nano materials. And in Iran, a dozen men are gathered at the residence of Aref Zarin, a rising star in the extremists Muslim terrorist group known as Al Qaeda. This novel is very well developed, thoughtful and very informative, with high action. It's also very provocative as to the threats being currently attempted by extremists throughout the world. Highly recommend.
February 17, 2016
I wasn't sure whether I would enjoy this at first, but all in all it did not disappoint. If you are looking for a thriller that will keep you interested this will be a good choice for you. I'm not always a huge fan of this genre. Some writers go a little too far and make it too unbelievable, but Donovan finds a perfect balance between being unique enough not to bore us with things we've read before and still realistic enough for it to seem possible. An Eco-terrorism book has to seem plausible in order to really give the reader a thrill after all, and I love that the author kept within realistic boundaries. I recommend this book to people who already love this genre, and to those maybe just testing to see how they feel about it.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this title in exchange for my honest review. This has had no effect on my opinions of the book.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this title in exchange for my honest review. This has had no effect on my opinions of the book.
July 7, 2016
The story is fast paced after the initial chapters setting up the story. You have the terrorists, the special forces teams, tech gadgets, the beautiful but not helpless damsel in distress. Did I mention gadgets? Mark brings some serious tech knowhow to the storyline. If these things exist, and I am not doubting some do, there is some seriously cool stuff going on in the world. Mark also does a good job of creating a sense of urgency in the story and an ending that just makes sense. He takes the hot topics of today and handles them very carefully and does a great job not overly sensationalizing them to get a cheap punch for his story. You learn a little about people in this book that may help open your eyes just a little bit.
November 15, 2015
These days media is booming with another terrorist attack so what is best thing to do, than watch TV? Read a good book that treats the subject. And the best book, I read recently was Waterkill written by Mark J. Donovan. A book you can’t put down making you forget about everything around you.https://mescalime.wordpress.com/2015/...
November 28, 2015
WaterKill is a fast-paced book with surprising twists! It is not one you will want to put down. This book allows you to delve into the complicated connection between technology and terrorism. I highly recommend this book!!
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December 16, 2017
Waterkill Dave Henson Series Bk 0 by Mark Donovan Review
Death, kidnapping, crashed plane and all of them have secrets!
A Yemenis man tragically loses his family, a plane disappears into the Alaskan bush carrying a secret, and thousands suddenly die in a German town. Dave Henson is tapped by the U.S. government to help solve the related mysteries but finds himself drawn in deeper when his wife goes missing. With the mysterious outbreak of a deadly disease in a Yemeni village, followed by an increase in terrorist chatter after the crash of a small airplane in eastern Alaska, CEO Dr. Dave Henson and colleague Ron Blackwell of NSurv Inc. are tapped by the Department of Homeland Security to locate the aircraft wreckage and its suspected deadly contents. While Henson and Blackwell are in the eastern mountains of Alaska helping the U.S. Border Patrol locate the missing aircraft and its contents, Dave’s wife, internationally known journalist Dana Cogswell, goes missing while covering another sudden and suspicious epidemic in a small town in Germany. Dave races from Alaska to Germany to rescue Dana and ends up on a quest to the Middle East to find her. Along the way, he learns of a shocking betrayal of friendship and that the path to Dana ultimately leads to the terrorist leader behind the deadly outbreaks. “Waterkill” Weaves Cult Religious Fanaticism and Bioterrorism into a Major Threat to Western Civilization
What did I like? This one hits a little close to home, what with the bombing in New York this past week. Waterkill is the first book of Mark’s that I have read but you can be sure that he will be added to my favorite author list. I have been so fortunate to be able to screen the books that I accept for reviews and 98% of those books have all been awesome and this one leaps to the head of the class. So believable that it is really scary and makes me not want to think about what can be done to anyone of us. As this is a prime example of what the terrorists that believe that we are the enemy and want to wipe us from the face of the earth could possibly come up with! We need to have men out there like Dave Henson and his group of special people to give us the chance to survive.
What will you like? Setting aside the scare of the storyline, the scientific side is so credible, the authentic feel to the locations, the riveting action, the ideological hatred of Islamic jihadists, the political correctness, action-packed government/military scenarios, and the real thoughts to wake up Americans make this a suspenseful read. Even though the storyline takes this to a personal vendetta for the jihadists the hatred is real and if we don’t get our Leaders to take threats like this seriously the world is dire straits. I am definitely looking forward to the next Dave Henson adventure. I received this from the author for an honest review with no other compensation.
Death, kidnapping, crashed plane and all of them have secrets!
A Yemenis man tragically loses his family, a plane disappears into the Alaskan bush carrying a secret, and thousands suddenly die in a German town. Dave Henson is tapped by the U.S. government to help solve the related mysteries but finds himself drawn in deeper when his wife goes missing. With the mysterious outbreak of a deadly disease in a Yemeni village, followed by an increase in terrorist chatter after the crash of a small airplane in eastern Alaska, CEO Dr. Dave Henson and colleague Ron Blackwell of NSurv Inc. are tapped by the Department of Homeland Security to locate the aircraft wreckage and its suspected deadly contents. While Henson and Blackwell are in the eastern mountains of Alaska helping the U.S. Border Patrol locate the missing aircraft and its contents, Dave’s wife, internationally known journalist Dana Cogswell, goes missing while covering another sudden and suspicious epidemic in a small town in Germany. Dave races from Alaska to Germany to rescue Dana and ends up on a quest to the Middle East to find her. Along the way, he learns of a shocking betrayal of friendship and that the path to Dana ultimately leads to the terrorist leader behind the deadly outbreaks. “Waterkill” Weaves Cult Religious Fanaticism and Bioterrorism into a Major Threat to Western Civilization
What did I like? This one hits a little close to home, what with the bombing in New York this past week. Waterkill is the first book of Mark’s that I have read but you can be sure that he will be added to my favorite author list. I have been so fortunate to be able to screen the books that I accept for reviews and 98% of those books have all been awesome and this one leaps to the head of the class. So believable that it is really scary and makes me not want to think about what can be done to anyone of us. As this is a prime example of what the terrorists that believe that we are the enemy and want to wipe us from the face of the earth could possibly come up with! We need to have men out there like Dave Henson and his group of special people to give us the chance to survive.
What will you like? Setting aside the scare of the storyline, the scientific side is so credible, the authentic feel to the locations, the riveting action, the ideological hatred of Islamic jihadists, the political correctness, action-packed government/military scenarios, and the real thoughts to wake up Americans make this a suspenseful read. Even though the storyline takes this to a personal vendetta for the jihadists the hatred is real and if we don’t get our Leaders to take threats like this seriously the world is dire straits. I am definitely looking forward to the next Dave Henson adventure. I received this from the author for an honest review with no other compensation.
September 12, 2016
If you have been through surgery or a colonoscopy where general anesthesia is given, you will understand what it is like to see a commercial for water, cola or other hydration, or open the refrigerator, and want something to drink. Your mouth goes dry and it is all you can do to avoid pouring yourself a drink.
Now imagine the water you drink, that you use to fix your meals or your coffee has been tainted by a bioengineered contagion that normally is only found in locations without the benefit of modern water purification systems. You might exist on bottled water for a time but what happens when those sources are depleted. What then? What if other nearby water supplies are contaminated by the same contagion? What do you do?
These and other similar questions are at the heart of the thriller Waterkill by Mark Donovan. A water supply in a tiny village in Yemen is contaminated when Islamic terrorists add a bioengineered version of cholera to a well. It is a particularly virulent string of the bacteria that kills at a faster rate and in a worse manner than that typically associated with cholera. It is also virtually undetectable after a short while. Yemen and Eberswalde, a small Bavarian village in Germany, are sites for beta-testing of this contagion. Predictably, the world in these areas is thrown into chaos. Meanwhile, the terrorists seek to establish a cell in the United States for the purpose of disrupting the water supply in large metropolitan areas. Between trying to figure out how to treat the victims as well as the affected water supplies and locating and stopping the terrorists before they are able to carry out any further acts of sabotage, the U.S. government has their hands full.
Officials turn to a private defense contractor, NSurv that specializes in water filtration and purification technologies, biomedical engineering and surveillance systems (e.g., drones). Enter the protagonist, Dave Henson, the CEO of NSurv. The company through Henson and a colleague Ron Blackwell become primary targets as NSurv takes the battle to the terrorists. Along the way, by happenstance, Dana Cogswell, Henson’s wife becomes a target after she and a camera crew travels from Berlin to Eberswalde to cover for ABC the unfolding epidemic. As it turns out the Hensons and Blackwell know one of the terrorists, having gone to college with him. Then, it turns into a high stakes chase across the planet.
Mark Donovan is clearly a gifted writer. Waterkill was an engaging read, a fast paced novel that had a good beginning, middle and end. It kept me reading. The science behind nanotechnologies was fascinating. As with most thrillers, character development was not that extensive but yet reasonable. A niggling question in the back of mind arose when Spencer is introduced in Chapter 4. On one hand, it seemed like Dana knew Spencer more than was related in the narrative but then the author seemed to say just the opposite in the same chapter. This niggling question was never resolved to my satisfaction. As to the length, I did not find any parts of the narrative that were redundant or otherwise could or should have been eliminated. That said, the novel could have used some more editing.
I will be reading Mark Donovan’s other thriller Nano Surveillance as well as hoping that he publishes more thrillers in the future.
***Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
Now imagine the water you drink, that you use to fix your meals or your coffee has been tainted by a bioengineered contagion that normally is only found in locations without the benefit of modern water purification systems. You might exist on bottled water for a time but what happens when those sources are depleted. What then? What if other nearby water supplies are contaminated by the same contagion? What do you do?
These and other similar questions are at the heart of the thriller Waterkill by Mark Donovan. A water supply in a tiny village in Yemen is contaminated when Islamic terrorists add a bioengineered version of cholera to a well. It is a particularly virulent string of the bacteria that kills at a faster rate and in a worse manner than that typically associated with cholera. It is also virtually undetectable after a short while. Yemen and Eberswalde, a small Bavarian village in Germany, are sites for beta-testing of this contagion. Predictably, the world in these areas is thrown into chaos. Meanwhile, the terrorists seek to establish a cell in the United States for the purpose of disrupting the water supply in large metropolitan areas. Between trying to figure out how to treat the victims as well as the affected water supplies and locating and stopping the terrorists before they are able to carry out any further acts of sabotage, the U.S. government has their hands full.
Officials turn to a private defense contractor, NSurv that specializes in water filtration and purification technologies, biomedical engineering and surveillance systems (e.g., drones). Enter the protagonist, Dave Henson, the CEO of NSurv. The company through Henson and a colleague Ron Blackwell become primary targets as NSurv takes the battle to the terrorists. Along the way, by happenstance, Dana Cogswell, Henson’s wife becomes a target after she and a camera crew travels from Berlin to Eberswalde to cover for ABC the unfolding epidemic. As it turns out the Hensons and Blackwell know one of the terrorists, having gone to college with him. Then, it turns into a high stakes chase across the planet.
Mark Donovan is clearly a gifted writer. Waterkill was an engaging read, a fast paced novel that had a good beginning, middle and end. It kept me reading. The science behind nanotechnologies was fascinating. As with most thrillers, character development was not that extensive but yet reasonable. A niggling question in the back of mind arose when Spencer is introduced in Chapter 4. On one hand, it seemed like Dana knew Spencer more than was related in the narrative but then the author seemed to say just the opposite in the same chapter. This niggling question was never resolved to my satisfaction. As to the length, I did not find any parts of the narrative that were redundant or otherwise could or should have been eliminated. That said, the novel could have used some more editing.
I will be reading Mark Donovan’s other thriller Nano Surveillance as well as hoping that he publishes more thrillers in the future.
***Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
January 3, 2016
Be careful what you drink!
This novel is written as an action mystery, but does contain aspects of a cutting edge technology that is shrouded in the secrecy of DARPA and other Federal government agencies. The story opens in a small southwest Yemenis village. A strange Arab has a mission to carry out by terrorists and if he doesn’t follow through, his entire family will be killed. He is sweating, both from the extreme heat and nerves, but he manages to pull a small metal cylinder out of a bag and shake the contents in the local well where the women daily fill their water containers. The men of the village are all out fishing in the Red Sea and they come home to find most of the women and children dead. Everyone who died, did so within two hours of drinking the water. It was determined that the water contained cholera-like symptoms, but killed many hours before cholera does when a person is exposed to it.
Next a small plane is flying in a snow storm in Alaska and the passenger is a well-dressed Middle Eastern man hugging a metal suitcase tightly to his body. The pilot wants to land in an emergency small airport, but the Arab insists he keep going. When the pilot feels he cannot fly any further, he is pistol whipped by the Arab, passes out and the Arab attempts to fly the plane, but it is too late and they crash.
Dave Henson is a scientist dealing in nanomaterials in medical applications primarily on improving the delivery of various diseases and toxins. He owns a large laboratory in McCall, Idaho and is the chief executive of NSurv Inc. He presently is giving a lecture in Germany and his wife is there also. His partner is Ron Matthews.
Dave and Ron, civilian colleagues, are called in to help with the search for the plane because there are suspicions about the passenger. After fighting some strangers at the site of the downed Cessna, the pair find a sinister metal container in the Cessna’s crumpled cockpit. Carefully replacing it in the silver case, they await rescue. Meanwhile Dave’s wife, Dana, is in Germany and there has been a virulent outbreak of cholera-like symptoms in a small German town close by. More terrorism is suspected via delivery of biochemical fluids in the town’s water supply. Dave and Ron are rescued from the Alaskan wilderness, but events take a nasty turn as Dana is taken hostage by the two terrorists who poisoned the town's water supply. Incredibly, she recognizes one of them -- a former college classmate, educated in the U.S., but now intent on The Great Satan's destruction.
The plot then carries the reader through a series of increasingly dramatic turns that culminate in a harrowing car chase as Dave pursues Dana's captors through a remote section of Bulgaria. His partner Ron, back in America, has somehow triangulated Dana's cell phone coordinates. The reader is introduced to all kinds of drones: surveillance drones and assignation drones, plus the world of nano-science, mutant disease and conflict between western and mid-east cultures.
This is a fast moving story, with many twists and turns. I enjoyed it. I was given a complimentary copy of the e-book for an honest review.
February 10, 2016
Ok, the story wasn’t bad, but it’s not a national best seller either. It’s a pretty basic terrorist book that comes up with a unique way to kill millions of people. The writing is kind of predictable. We have two main people initially, David and Dana, both are successful and have a lot going for them. Dave owns an advanced scientific-type company that’s into nano machinery and how nano particles may be able to help humans in medicine and many other areas of research and development. He has ties with Homeland Security Agency and with the CIA. Dana, is a part-time reporter for the American Broadcasting Company.
So, the story-line gets setup right at the beginning with the information about Davids line of work. This is going to have something to do with nano technology. And sure enough we find a seriously demented Middle Eastern man living in Tehran who is a devout Muslim and bent and destroying America. This crazy terrorist in Tehran has developed a toxin that can be delivered via water and then goes away after 24 hours. He sends out one of his bad guys who dumps this toxin into the only water well of this small village in Yemen. It kills nearly everyone in the village in a very short time. Strangely, all these women and children killed in the village were also devout Muslims. But, this was just a test, and well, someone has to die when you have to test your toxin and you don’t bother trying it out on those who you should be killing in the first place.
Anyway, David is called in to help the Homeland Security Agency and the CIA to find out what this toxin is and how to neutralize it before it does hit America. Now, to complicate things, his stupid wife goes to investigate the second site where the toxin is tested, in Germany, and she gets kidnapped by the terrorist. She’s on her way to Tehran. You can imagine what for. This was so predictable. She also must be the dumbest news reporter ever sent to do a job. Read the book and I’m sure you’ll have to agree.
I didn’t mind reading the book although I did get very, very tired of reading “Dave” in every sentence. I know he’s in a lot of scenes, but his name came up way to often. I think the author would have been better off just living his name as David and trying to identify him other ways. Also, I think it’s pretty far fetched that some of the professionals, i.e., intel-types, agents, CIA, FBI, would have never, ever given a civilian a gun and said, “Follow us while we go shoot the bad guys.” That ain’t going to happen.
I do hope that the intelligence and the professional guys that were portrayed in this book as very competent are in fact that good at what they do. I think this story is a little too small of a plot that could transpire in the very near future, but on a much grander scale. In that light, I hope this book doesn’t give anybody ideas.
So, the story-line gets setup right at the beginning with the information about Davids line of work. This is going to have something to do with nano technology. And sure enough we find a seriously demented Middle Eastern man living in Tehran who is a devout Muslim and bent and destroying America. This crazy terrorist in Tehran has developed a toxin that can be delivered via water and then goes away after 24 hours. He sends out one of his bad guys who dumps this toxin into the only water well of this small village in Yemen. It kills nearly everyone in the village in a very short time. Strangely, all these women and children killed in the village were also devout Muslims. But, this was just a test, and well, someone has to die when you have to test your toxin and you don’t bother trying it out on those who you should be killing in the first place.
Anyway, David is called in to help the Homeland Security Agency and the CIA to find out what this toxin is and how to neutralize it before it does hit America. Now, to complicate things, his stupid wife goes to investigate the second site where the toxin is tested, in Germany, and she gets kidnapped by the terrorist. She’s on her way to Tehran. You can imagine what for. This was so predictable. She also must be the dumbest news reporter ever sent to do a job. Read the book and I’m sure you’ll have to agree.
I didn’t mind reading the book although I did get very, very tired of reading “Dave” in every sentence. I know he’s in a lot of scenes, but his name came up way to often. I think the author would have been better off just living his name as David and trying to identify him other ways. Also, I think it’s pretty far fetched that some of the professionals, i.e., intel-types, agents, CIA, FBI, would have never, ever given a civilian a gun and said, “Follow us while we go shoot the bad guys.” That ain’t going to happen.
I do hope that the intelligence and the professional guys that were portrayed in this book as very competent are in fact that good at what they do. I think this story is a little too small of a plot that could transpire in the very near future, but on a much grander scale. In that light, I hope this book doesn’t give anybody ideas.
December 19, 2015
A downed Cessna aircraft carrying a deadly biochemical weapon deep in the Alaskan wilderness opens this technothriller from author Mark Donovan. The action heats up quickly as governmental agencies from Canada, the U.S., and a mysterious unknown force race to find the wrecked plane.
Dave Hensen and Ron Matthews, civilian colleagues called in to help with the search, are also approaching the plane. Suddenly, shots ring out and a bomb explodes, knocking both men to the snowy ground. When they regain consciousness, most of the team is dead, along with the unwelcome terrorist intruders.
But the pair find a sinister metal container in the Cessna's crumpled cockpit. They suspect that a bioweapon lurks inside. Carefully placing it back in the silver case from which it came, they await rescue as heavy snow begins falling.
Meanwhile, around the world in Berlin, Dana Cogswell, Dave's wife, receives news of the explosion, but must put her concern for Dave on hold to investigate a virulent outbreak of cholera-like symptoms in a small German town close by. More terrorism is suspected via delivery of biochemical fluids into the town's water supply.
Dave and Ron are rescued from the Alaskan wilderness, but events take a nasty turn as Dana is taken hostage by the two terrorists who poisoned the town's water supply. Incredibly, she recognizes one of them -- a former college classmate, educated in the U.S., but now intent on The Great Satan's destruction.
The plot then carries the reader through a series of increasingly dramatic turns that culminate in a harrowing car chase, as Dave pursues Dana's captors through a remote section of Bulgaria. His partner Ron, back in America, has somehow triangulated Dana's cell phone coordinates. But before Dave can force Dana's captors off the road, he is instead himself forced off, rolling his SUV, but escaping unharmed.
Can Dave find Dana before her captors have their way with her -- or worse? Can the authorities thwart the impending bioweapons attacks worldwide? Read this fast-paced action adventure that brings a fictional plot uncomfortably near reality.
Dave Hensen and Ron Matthews, civilian colleagues called in to help with the search, are also approaching the plane. Suddenly, shots ring out and a bomb explodes, knocking both men to the snowy ground. When they regain consciousness, most of the team is dead, along with the unwelcome terrorist intruders.
But the pair find a sinister metal container in the Cessna's crumpled cockpit. They suspect that a bioweapon lurks inside. Carefully placing it back in the silver case from which it came, they await rescue as heavy snow begins falling.
Meanwhile, around the world in Berlin, Dana Cogswell, Dave's wife, receives news of the explosion, but must put her concern for Dave on hold to investigate a virulent outbreak of cholera-like symptoms in a small German town close by. More terrorism is suspected via delivery of biochemical fluids into the town's water supply.
Dave and Ron are rescued from the Alaskan wilderness, but events take a nasty turn as Dana is taken hostage by the two terrorists who poisoned the town's water supply. Incredibly, she recognizes one of them -- a former college classmate, educated in the U.S., but now intent on The Great Satan's destruction.
The plot then carries the reader through a series of increasingly dramatic turns that culminate in a harrowing car chase, as Dave pursues Dana's captors through a remote section of Bulgaria. His partner Ron, back in America, has somehow triangulated Dana's cell phone coordinates. But before Dave can force Dana's captors off the road, he is instead himself forced off, rolling his SUV, but escaping unharmed.
Can Dave find Dana before her captors have their way with her -- or worse? Can the authorities thwart the impending bioweapons attacks worldwide? Read this fast-paced action adventure that brings a fictional plot uncomfortably near reality.
February 26, 2016
Waterkill by Mark Donovan is a well-researched, face-paced international thriller dealing with the horrifying topic of biological weapons in the hands of fanatical terrorists.
(I don’t rehash plots in my reviews because everyone else does, and one can simply read the synopsis above.)
Waterkill moves fast from one continent to another, with plenty of details for those who enjoy military weaponry and tactics, the science of nanoparticles, aircraft, and more. The book also explores the twisted mindset of terrorists, which was very well done and deeply explored. I enjoyed learning about the backstory of the primary villain and the reasons that drove him to his fanatical behavior.
I also liked the main characters, Dave and his wife, Dana, and was on the edge of my seat when Dana was pulled into terrible danger by another of the world’s worst villains, who was, by the way, well-depicted and very creepy.
The world threat was quite palpable, and all-too real.
The main reason I gave this book four stars is because I feel the dialog could use some work and there were sections of "information dumping." (too much narrative, "telling" details in one section) The dialog seemed a bit wooden and unnatural at times to me, sounded more like a writer telling us “what someone said,” rather than the person actually speaking. But that aspect of the work didn’t really subtract from the overall enjoyment of the high-speed ride, which was very good.
I was most impressed with the author’s knowledge of science, geography, international customs, terrorists and their habitats and characteristics, and the very real possibilities of what could happen in this all-too realistic thriller. Kudos for doing such thorough research!
Recommended for those who enjoyed books like The DaVinci Code.
Note: I was given a free copy of this book to review, but that did not in any way impact my rating or comments. Thanks for the opportunity to read this, Mr. Donovan.
(I don’t rehash plots in my reviews because everyone else does, and one can simply read the synopsis above.)
Waterkill moves fast from one continent to another, with plenty of details for those who enjoy military weaponry and tactics, the science of nanoparticles, aircraft, and more. The book also explores the twisted mindset of terrorists, which was very well done and deeply explored. I enjoyed learning about the backstory of the primary villain and the reasons that drove him to his fanatical behavior.
I also liked the main characters, Dave and his wife, Dana, and was on the edge of my seat when Dana was pulled into terrible danger by another of the world’s worst villains, who was, by the way, well-depicted and very creepy.
The world threat was quite palpable, and all-too real.
The main reason I gave this book four stars is because I feel the dialog could use some work and there were sections of "information dumping." (too much narrative, "telling" details in one section) The dialog seemed a bit wooden and unnatural at times to me, sounded more like a writer telling us “what someone said,” rather than the person actually speaking. But that aspect of the work didn’t really subtract from the overall enjoyment of the high-speed ride, which was very good.
I was most impressed with the author’s knowledge of science, geography, international customs, terrorists and their habitats and characteristics, and the very real possibilities of what could happen in this all-too realistic thriller. Kudos for doing such thorough research!
Recommended for those who enjoyed books like The DaVinci Code.
Note: I was given a free copy of this book to review, but that did not in any way impact my rating or comments. Thanks for the opportunity to read this, Mr. Donovan.
February 11, 2017
MY THOUGHTS
The author gives the reader a fast paced story that has some interesting surprises and keeps your interest with its changing paths. I had read only a few pages when I found I was getting more and more into the book. By the end of the book I was totally hooked. I found the plot to be very educational and action packed. The plot is so very much today. Look at the terrorism taking place in the world. This book is about just that, a terrorism attack on western civilization. So many people died as a result in Yemen that Dave Henson and Ron Blackwell are brought in to find answers.After they find the answers, they then had to figure out what it is and what to do with the information. In the meantime, Dave's wife is kidnapped and Dave has to find where his wife is. Dave finds out he is soon joined by military forces behind the enemy lines. Dave is constantly in danger. On top of everything else, he finds an old buddie of his is betraying him. The author wrote a story that holds your attention. It is written well with a pace that you can keep up with. The suspense will keep you on edge from the beginning to end. It makes you stop and think about our world and what all of us face everyday. This story will touch your heart and soul. Above all, it will make you think about this being a possible and maybe, probable reality.
I received a copy of Waterkill from the author, Mark Donovan and voluntarily decided to review it.
The author gives the reader a fast paced story that has some interesting surprises and keeps your interest with its changing paths. I had read only a few pages when I found I was getting more and more into the book. By the end of the book I was totally hooked. I found the plot to be very educational and action packed. The plot is so very much today. Look at the terrorism taking place in the world. This book is about just that, a terrorism attack on western civilization. So many people died as a result in Yemen that Dave Henson and Ron Blackwell are brought in to find answers.After they find the answers, they then had to figure out what it is and what to do with the information. In the meantime, Dave's wife is kidnapped and Dave has to find where his wife is. Dave finds out he is soon joined by military forces behind the enemy lines. Dave is constantly in danger. On top of everything else, he finds an old buddie of his is betraying him. The author wrote a story that holds your attention. It is written well with a pace that you can keep up with. The suspense will keep you on edge from the beginning to end. It makes you stop and think about our world and what all of us face everyday. This story will touch your heart and soul. Above all, it will make you think about this being a possible and maybe, probable reality.
I received a copy of Waterkill from the author, Mark Donovan and voluntarily decided to review it.
January 31, 2016
Mark was very current with the information in this book as well as the attention to the details of the story. For me, it was a new, original take on terrorism and the paths it can lead different individuals down. I found a few items in the book that caused me to highlight them as well as add notes of my own for future reference.
As the story unfolds, you get an idea of just how revenge, distorted views, and perception can work. Sometimes they work together and sometimes they do not. Either way, the outcome as you may expect is not always good. The times it does work, well you will have to read the book to see how it plays out.
I liked the back drops I pictured in my mind. Partly because we read and use our imagination to see the story and partly because I have visited some of the places in the book. This adds to and makes it all the better, further showing Mark’s research into the book material itself.
Trust and knowledge play parts on differing sides of the story and show aspects of human thinking. We all like to feel we are doing the right thing. We like to feel we are making a difference and that it will somehow make everything better. Every journey begins with the first step and I see this story doing just that – becoming a journey.
I was asked to review this book by the author, Mark J. Donovan as I have reviewed similar books.
As the story unfolds, you get an idea of just how revenge, distorted views, and perception can work. Sometimes they work together and sometimes they do not. Either way, the outcome as you may expect is not always good. The times it does work, well you will have to read the book to see how it plays out.
I liked the back drops I pictured in my mind. Partly because we read and use our imagination to see the story and partly because I have visited some of the places in the book. This adds to and makes it all the better, further showing Mark’s research into the book material itself.
Trust and knowledge play parts on differing sides of the story and show aspects of human thinking. We all like to feel we are doing the right thing. We like to feel we are making a difference and that it will somehow make everything better. Every journey begins with the first step and I see this story doing just that – becoming a journey.
I was asked to review this book by the author, Mark J. Donovan as I have reviewed similar books.
September 25, 2016
This book is about a terrorist organization that is plotting a huge attack on the western civilization. After a test attack grabs the attention of homeland security, they bring in Dave and his organization to help retrieve what they believe is the answer to the attacks on a remote village. Once this is retrieved, they are tasked with identifying what it is and of course...how to prevent/reverse it.
Dave's wife, Dana, is kidnapped in Germany and so Dave begins a long journey of tracking her across countries and in the thick of it behind enemy lines. Thankfully, Dave isn't alone and is joined by some military forces.
Dave faces life-threatening situations, confronts several terrorists, is forced to watch the love of his life slip through his fingers and feel the sting of betrayal from an old friend. This is a well written and well delivered book. It is sophisticated in writing style and the characters are defined with depth. We see the characters evolve and the pace of the book is steady with a constant stream of action and twists.
This book is an excellent read and I look forward to more work from this author.
Dave's wife, Dana, is kidnapped in Germany and so Dave begins a long journey of tracking her across countries and in the thick of it behind enemy lines. Thankfully, Dave isn't alone and is joined by some military forces.
Dave faces life-threatening situations, confronts several terrorists, is forced to watch the love of his life slip through his fingers and feel the sting of betrayal from an old friend. This is a well written and well delivered book. It is sophisticated in writing style and the characters are defined with depth. We see the characters evolve and the pace of the book is steady with a constant stream of action and twists.
This book is an excellent read and I look forward to more work from this author.
February 7, 2016
Not all bad
Disclaimer: I was offered a free copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. I declined the offer and purchased a copy.
WATERKILL, by Mark Donavan, while fairly well plotted, with a well-motivated villain, suffers badly from a lack of editing, and too great a reliance on a spell-checking program. WATERKILL could have risen above the two stars awarded here if the author had made the effort to employ an editor, or at the very least, a proofreader with the education and intelligence to spot basic, beginner errors. The stilted dialogue, often used to "instruct" the reader, would have been less so had the author used a more terse style with more contractions, especially in tense situations, of which there were many. I like thrillers, but doubt I'll buy another in this series.
Disclaimer: I was offered a free copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. I declined the offer and purchased a copy.
WATERKILL, by Mark Donavan, while fairly well plotted, with a well-motivated villain, suffers badly from a lack of editing, and too great a reliance on a spell-checking program. WATERKILL could have risen above the two stars awarded here if the author had made the effort to employ an editor, or at the very least, a proofreader with the education and intelligence to spot basic, beginner errors. The stilted dialogue, often used to "instruct" the reader, would have been less so had the author used a more terse style with more contractions, especially in tense situations, of which there were many. I like thrillers, but doubt I'll buy another in this series.
March 27, 2016
So. Honestly for the first few pages in this book I was wondering what I have gotten myself into.
I mean either a book is about a girl in / on / under or the book is about vampires or terrorism.
So I gave a long suffering sigh. Put on my big girl pants and got to it. It being reading and what a pleasant surprise it turned into.
Oh yes. It is about terrorism but it is also about love, hope, co-opperation and it brings the merciless nature of terrorist to a brilliant shine when it spotlights how far they are willing to go.
I found the character growth great. The dialogue a bit jerky and an editor or two would shine brightly but at the end of the day I was the girl on the train reading a story that might very well be tomorrow's headline!
I mean either a book is about a girl in / on / under or the book is about vampires or terrorism.
So I gave a long suffering sigh. Put on my big girl pants and got to it. It being reading and what a pleasant surprise it turned into.
Oh yes. It is about terrorism but it is also about love, hope, co-opperation and it brings the merciless nature of terrorist to a brilliant shine when it spotlights how far they are willing to go.
I found the character growth great. The dialogue a bit jerky and an editor or two would shine brightly but at the end of the day I was the girl on the train reading a story that might very well be tomorrow's headline!
April 29, 2016
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This is a mixture of Terrorism and TechnoThriller
A terrorist group uses a nanotechnologic based bioweapon to wipe out populations. Dave Henson is called into action because of his expertise in this field. While he's away, Dave's wife, Dana, has been kidnapped to be used as a pawn in the the terrorist's grand finale. Will Dave be able to save his wife while thwarting more devastation?
Overall, I liked the story. It wasn't over the top with technology. There was just something that kept me for loving it. Other readers may have a different take on it and really love it.
Warning: This is for Mature Audiences due to Violence and Adult situations.
This is a mixture of Terrorism and TechnoThriller
A terrorist group uses a nanotechnologic based bioweapon to wipe out populations. Dave Henson is called into action because of his expertise in this field. While he's away, Dave's wife, Dana, has been kidnapped to be used as a pawn in the the terrorist's grand finale. Will Dave be able to save his wife while thwarting more devastation?
Overall, I liked the story. It wasn't over the top with technology. There was just something that kept me for loving it. Other readers may have a different take on it and really love it.
Warning: This is for Mature Audiences due to Violence and Adult situations.
March 6, 2017
What's your favorite genre? Drama? Sci-fi? Action? Suspense? Got you covered with Waterkill.
Dr. Dave Henson is a genius in nanotechnology. His wife, Dana, a correspondent with ABC news. Travel the globe, throw in a few terrorist plots, a dash of murder and a pinch of intense hatred and stir vigorously. You've created Waterkill, the latest from the accomplished author Mark Donovan. A true page turner, it was hard to put down. I would have awarded 5 stars had it not been over so quickly (read: I want more!). Donovan continues to develop the Henson character as a super scientist/super husband/super "Seal Team Six" hybrid of a man who makes folks like Bond or Reacher seem lackluster in their intellect. Enjoyable read and one I would recommend to friends.
Dr. Dave Henson is a genius in nanotechnology. His wife, Dana, a correspondent with ABC news. Travel the globe, throw in a few terrorist plots, a dash of murder and a pinch of intense hatred and stir vigorously. You've created Waterkill, the latest from the accomplished author Mark Donovan. A true page turner, it was hard to put down. I would have awarded 5 stars had it not been over so quickly (read: I want more!). Donovan continues to develop the Henson character as a super scientist/super husband/super "Seal Team Six" hybrid of a man who makes folks like Bond or Reacher seem lackluster in their intellect. Enjoyable read and one I would recommend to friends.
January 31, 2016
Donovan has done an excellent job of introducing us to characters that we like, and a few we don't like. The plot is entirely plausable and believable. The story catches you from the start and continues to pull you through the book. You want to find out what is going to happen to the characters and the plot. Good job.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" "Wesley's Wars" "To Whom It May Concern" and "Tell Me About the United Methodist Church"
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" "Wesley's Wars" "To Whom It May Concern" and "Tell Me About the United Methodist Church"
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