Protocol Zero

A Joe Rush Novel

By: James Abel

Narrated by: Ray Porter

Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

New from the author of White Plague.

Marine doctor and bio-terror expert Joe Rush returns in an electrifying new arctic adventure..."sure to wow fans of Michael Crichton and James Rollins" (Mark Greaney, number one New York Times best-selling author of Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect).

When authorities in Alaska receive a disturbing call from a teenage girl, their investigation leads them to discover an entire family of researchers dead. Joe Rush is called to help examine the bodies. On the surface, it looks like a brutal murder/suicide. But the situation is nowhere near that simple - nor is it over.

Upon closer investigation, Rush discovers the terrifying truth. The research team has fallen victim to something that seems impossible at first, yet the evidence looks undeniable in the lab. Now the danger may threaten thousands more.

Unfortunately, he’s not the only one with knowledge of the looming disaster. The army has cordoned off part of Alaska, and Rush soon finds himself the target of trained killers. Someone suspects Rush of betraying his country. To save countless lives - starting with his own - Rush must uncover the answers hidden in the Arctic. The question is - will he find them in time?

©2015 James Abel (P)2015 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"James Abel is a superb story-teller who writes intelligent and fast-paced thrillers sure to wow fans of Michael Crichton and James Rollins." (Mark Greaney, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect and the Gray Man novels)

“Clive Cussler fans will relish the pseudonymous Abel’s sequel to White Plague…Abel nicely blends action and science in the service of a plausible, but terrifying, plot, peopled with well-developed characters.” (Publishers Weekly)

“The science and sheer isolation of the story is gripping, and Rush is still a formidable hero.” (Associated Press)

SUPERB 5 STARS

James Abel and Ray Porter deliver beyond expectations. Everyone will love this book!!! Check out his other book. white plague

Another winner

What did you love best about Protocol Zero?

I loved the entire plot. Who EVER would have thunk?

Which scene was your favorite?

Unfortunately, the scene in the hospital at the end.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Don't make this book into a movie. Movies are never as good.

Any additional comments?

I'm going to have to actively go out and see when Book 3 will be released. I hope it's soon.

this book was a very fun book to listen to

looking forward to more books by this author really great read great storyline I am looking forward to more stories by this author good job

Outstanding

Excellent story and narration. I’m a sentimentalist, sorry for Joe that Karen had to die.

Outstanding performance as usual. Story was a little slow

Ray Porter is an awesome narrator. Story was slow and a little too detailed. Could have moved along a little faster.

Joe Rush, medical investigator and marine

The story is plausible, mixing enough truth with fiction of a story to be engaging.

Much darker and more violent than the previous book

I love virus novels and books about breakouts. I listened to White Plague by the same author and loved the story. When I was finished I immediately got this which is a stand alone sequel.

The storyline was interesting and I enjoyed the first half a lot. The narration was great. My main complaint is this one is far darker and much more violent than the White Plague. I don’t want to give anything away but be prepared for a lot of fighting, murder and characters breaking. There is more bad language in this one as well.

The last quarter is nothing like the first half in mood or morals. Personally I wouldn’t have gotten this one if I had known before hand how it would play out.

Great Read!

I quickly became a Joe Rush fan with "White Plague".. This one, however, was twice as well written and read and I am now officially obsessed.. The mix of drama, intrigue, emotion all brought to life by the absolute GREATEST narrator in the world, Ray Porter... In my honest opinion, there wasn't anything about this book that I would change... Well, there is ONE thing but I'll read further reviews after mine to see if anyone else agrees... I can only hope and pray that James Abel continues to write this series! Either way it has been an awesome journey!

Pandora had a little lost box and now it's found

Would you try another book from James Abel and/or Ray Porter?

Yes they were able to contain the mystery throughout the book without allowing boredom to take over the story line.

What did you like best about this story?

The author always made me think?..Really can that really happen? No way that cannot happen! What? Why? How did that happen? This goes on thought the book... There are plenty of suspects and liars in the book and you never know who to trust.

Have you listened to any of Ray Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was Protocol Zero worth the listening time?

I can only say I enjoyed the book, I only wish the ending had been expanded a little more, but maybe there will be another book that will spin off this title.

Engaging suspense/thriller

Well written. Interesting plot. Only criticism is the end was way too drawn out needlessly. Sometimes less is more.