Particles in the Air

A Dr. Mallory Hayes Medical Thriller

By: Dr. Jenna Podjasek

Narrated by: Richard Salem

Dr. Mallory Hayes, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) medical investigator, is a committed physician and researcher quietly battling height and air-flight anxiety. When a tsunami devastates the coast of Southern California, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) establishes a camp to house the tens of thousands of people displaced by the disaster, and the Army is brought in to provide medical services.

Mallory is dispatched to the camp by the CDC to prevent the potential spread of disease from contaminated water. What she discovers is far worse than anything she could have imagined—an accelerated HIV-like virus, and a common, everyday microbe, which are proving to be unfailingly deadly.

Soon, Mallory is called upon to determine the virus' origins. But it turns out to be a complicated story involving a scientist with psychopathic tendencies, a devout Islamic extremist, and a misguided adolescent. Will the virus itself continue to spread throughout the country, without either a cure or a treatment?

Particles in the Air is a shockingly realistic tale only an immunologist could write—a tense, high-concept thriller meant to appeal to fans of A.G Riddle, Michael Crichton, Terry Hayes, Richard Preston, and others.

©2023 Dr. Jenna Podjasek (P)2024 Bancroft Press

Riveting Viral Thriller with Twists and Turns

Particles in the Air is a pulse-pounding medical thriller that pulls you in from the first page. CDC investigator Dr. Mallory Hayes battles her anxieties while racing to contain a deadly HIV-like virus and solve its murky origins. Author and immunologist Dr. Cilla Whatcott crafts an eerily realistic plot, weaving together psychopathic scientists, religious extremists, and more to create a terrifying yet fascinating tale. Unique characters and nonstop action will appeal to fans of high-concept sci-fi thrillers.

Engaging and Thrilling!

This book is so engaging and thrilling. I listened to it while I was working and found myself very involved in the book. I almost wish I had an upcoming road trip that I could have listened to this on to pass the time. So engaging and the storyline is not far fetched so if you are in the medical field, this is an amazing book to get lost in. The details are brilliant and made you feel that you were so involved. Highly recommend for anyone sho loves thrillers, especially ones that are more targeted at the real world.

YOU WON'T BE IMMUNE TO THIS MEDICAL THRILLER!

"Particles in the Air" dives into the nightmare of bio-terrorism. An abusive geneticist violently threatened with extortion by Russian thugs is summarily fired from his prestigious job. Desperate to meet their demands, he brokers his breakthrough research to a Middle-Eastern contact, thereby setting in motion a devastating viral plague finding its genesis in a vast FEMA camp set up to shelter refugees from a crippling tsunami that left California reeling. If you love medical thrillers, Dr. Jenna Podjasek delivers authentic and plausible insights while weaving a story of intrigue, violence, retribution and an ending that (no spoiler alert!)
This fast-paced audiobook will melt away the miles on your next trip or daily commute. Narrator Richard Salem does a great job with character voices and dialects. Definitely recommended...and possibly contagious!

A thrilling listen

I am not the biggest consumer of non-fiction audiobooks (I prefer to read paperback thrillers), but I'm glad I gave this one a listen. The storyline is solid, the characters well-developed, and I enjoyed the deep voice of the narrator, perfect to create ambiance and lead us through the suspenseful plot of 'Particles in the Air'.

What a great medical thriller

I enjoyed the tone of the narrator's voice. It was very shocking how that virus spread and the devastation it caused throughout the story. This Book takes the reader on an unexpected adventure with surprising twists. My key takeaway from the book includes the importance of scientific expertise and critical thinking. The storyline is solid, and the characters well-developed. Kept me on my toes and wanting to listen to more. I recommend this.