Bloodstream

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: Richard Poe

With her acclaimed novels Harvest and Life Support, Tess Gerritsen has injected a powerful dose of adrenaline into the medical thriller. Now, Gerritsen melds page-turning suspense with chilling realism as a small-town doctor races to unravel the roots of a violent outbreak—before it destroys everything she loves.

Lapped by the gentle waters of Locust Lake, the small resort town of Tranquility, Maine, seems like the perfect spot for Dr. Claire Elliot to shelter her adolescent son, Noah, from the distractions of the big city and the lingering memory of his father's death. But with the first snap of winter comes shocking news that puts her practice on the line: a teenage boy under her care has committed an appalling act of violence. And as Claire and all of Tranquility soon discover, it is just the start of a chain of lethal outbursts among the town's teenagers.

As the rash of disturbing behavior grows, Claire uncovers a horrifying secret: this is not the first time it has happened. Twice a century, the children of Tranquility lash out with deadly violence. Claire suspects that there is a biological cause for the epidemic, and she fears that the placid Locust Lake may conceal an insidious danger. As she races to save Tranquility—and her son—from harm, Claire discovers an even greater threat: a shocking conspiracy to manipulate nature and cause innocents to slaughter.

Kinda Odd

This was not one of Tess Gerritsen's best works. It was an okay read. The plot was a little on the bizarre side...It is more science fiction.

Bloodstream

The heart pounding drama I have come to expect from Gerritsen. Suspense up to the very end. Cannot wait to enjoy another drama from this author.

Not her best

This is the first of her books that I did not like. The plot was okay, not as awesome as her other ones. The story dragged for a while. The author brought in too many characters without any purpose. to the plot.

The narrator was pretty good.

Not as good as expected

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Probably not! It was kind of slow and was thrilled with the narrator.

If you’ve listened to books by Tess Gerritsen before, how does this one compare?

This was only the second book I have read of hers and I think harvest was far superior in all aspects.

What aspect of Richard Poe’s performance would you have changed?

I like a narrator that can give the main characters of the book a distinct voice. Richard Poe did not do a great job with that. especially the female voices. J

Any additional comments?

Just overall not a great listen. Maybe it would be better if I had just read the book as opposed to listening to it.

Old Dilemma - Unique Origin

I Enjoyed the accurate medical details. It was just enough to enhance but not distract. . Good story line, original.