Gravity

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: William Dufris

In this propulsive, “nonstop read” (USA TODAY) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Shape of Night, a NASA doctor is in a deadly race against time to destroy a lethal microbe as it multiplies in the International Space Station.

Dr. Emma Watson’s lifelong dream of working and studying aboard the International Space Station has finally come true. But it quickly becomes a nightmare when a culture of single-celled organisms begins to regenerate out of control—and infects the crew.

Emma must contain the outbreak and prevent as many deaths as possible while, back on Earth, her estranged husband is frantically working with NASA to bring her home. But with a contagion threatening all of humanity, there will be no rescue.

“Thrilling…fast-paced, scary, and loaded with insider information” (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland), Gravity is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

One hell of a medical thriller!!!!

Don't confuse this with the hit movie starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

Emma Watson is a research doctor who has always dreamed of studying living things in space. She trains for years and finally realizes her dream. Emma's dreams come true and she finds herself at the international space station. Things start going wrong and Emma finds herself in space with deadly cells, dieing scientists, and the powers that be fighting to stop the crew from returning to earth with the deadly cells.

Once I started, there was no turning back. I listened to Gravity from start to finish in one day and enjoyed every minute! If you're looking for a fast paced book to grasp your every moment, this is it!

A great listen

Any additional comments?

Having worked on the Shuttle program this was a fun reminder of a really great job in my life!

Different from her usual books

Even though this book was different from what I've read before, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Look forward to more reads from Tess.

We’ll Crafted!

Years ago, my college buddy and I pondered the notion of pure science fiction verses other forms of sci-fi storytelling. This writing hits the mark. All aspects of the narrative reinforce the initial premise. Just about all interpersonal emotional aspects of the narrative reinforce the development of the premise: what would happen is scientists serendipitously discovered microbial alien life on earth? Great writing down to the nuts and bolts of scientific detail.

Only an issue if you know medical drug names

I really wish the reader knew how to pronounce drug names. Not a big deal though.