Black Widow and the Sandman
Author
L. L. Reaper
Publisher
Hourglass Unlimited
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Children in Cuba are suffering an agonizing death. The cause-a toxin released by a terrorist organization hell-bent on genocide. The scientific community is at a loss, and the Cuban government can no longer hide the truth from its citizens. Cuba's only chance lies in the capable hands of a reclusive scientist from the country that is believed to be behind this terrorist attack-the United States of America.
Roman "The Sandman" Tate is the most sought-after mercenary in the world. When he is ordered to protect scientist Jeanette "Black Widow" Mason, he finds she is much more than scientific equations. The two join forces to create an antidote and stop those responsible for the mysterious illness before more children die and Cuba follows through on its promise to retaliate.
Reviews
Something is killing the citizens of Cuba, most notably the children. Doctors are at their wits end try to identify the toxin and find a cure. Rumors are already beginning to circulate that this "plague" is an act of aggression by the United States Government. The head of the Cuban Toxicology Agency reaches out to Lincoln, his friend in the US Government, in a desperate attempt to find the one scientist who can stop this plague. That scientist is Jeanette "Black Widow" Mason, a loner scientist of virtually unmatched skill. Her bodyguard is to be Roman "The Sandman" Tate, the world's top mercenary. The question is can he protect her from the people developed this toxin and don't want a cure found.
Black Widow and the Sandman by L. L. Reaper introduces readers to the scientist known as the Black Widow and the mercenary known as the Sandman. Reaper has created two fascinating characters that have the potential to make this a long-lasting series. I've been a fan of the medical thriller ever since I read Robin Cook's Coma and I came close to that same level of excitement with this book. That said, there is room for improvement. I would like to have learned more about the people behind this toxin, more than just the brief mention they received. The novel ends without the reader really knowing the real purpose behind the plot. This plot point could have been developed much further than it was. However. I would recommend this novel to thriller fans, gladly giving it 4/5 stars.
Reviewed on 06/16/2011 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Jud Hanson
