A life-or-death stakes safari adventure from the acclaimed author of Origin and Vitro, which thoughtfully examines the unintended consequences of scientific experimentation. When an educational safari goes wrong, five teens find themselves stranded in the Kalahari Desert without a guide. lt's up to Sarah, the daughter of zoologists, to keep them alive and lead them to safety. But soon they encounter something even Sarah cannot believe: a silver lion, as though made of mercury, makes a vicious, unprovoked attack on the group. After a narrow escape, the group uncovers the chilling truth behind the lion's silver sheen: a Corpus-manufactured, if highly contagious and deadly virus that threatens to ravage the entire area and eliminate life as they know it.
I was really disappointed with this book. There were a lot of plot holes and things that just didn't sit well with me. The setting and pacing were good, though. Many readers will love Sarah and will love the fast-paced action. It wasn't for me but the adventure here will be appreciated by others.
Also, I will note that although this is the third book in a series, it can be read as a standalone. It is not necessary to read this series in order.
My full review will be posted on my blog on 2/24/15. You can check it out here once it goes live.
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