Dead bodies were everywhere, fishermen caught unawares in the deadly toxins lurking in the African waters. Avery Madison immediately starts gathering samples, working on the task his employer hired him to achieve.

Unfortunately, not everyone appears to want this impending ecological catastrophe exposed, as danger no longer just lurks in the deadly algae blooms. OUTBREAK is a fast- paced thriller centered around a medical/ecological conspiracy. I made the mistake of starting Davis Bunn's tale just before bedtime and stayed up far too late the first night, rapidly turning the pages and reading approximately half the book before my eyes closed. I love the concept behind OUTBREAK and the breakneck pace of the storyline leaves nary a dull moment.

Faith is an underlying element in OUTBREAK but isn't overwhelming. Davis Bunn utilizes Kenneth Bishop's brother to show us how Kenneth has changed from a multibillionaire accused of profiting off the opioid industry to a man willing to go to jail in order to find a cure for an emerging and relatively unknown virus. I would have liked to see more of this change, particularly from the viewpoint of Kenneth's wife, Amelia, as it would have added depth to both of their characters.

OUTBREAK is a quick and entertaining read. Davis Bunn does an excellent job at crafting a thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. I haven't read any prior books by Davis Bunn, but I have a few already downloaded on my Kindle that I look forward to reading soon. If you love thrillers with a lot of action and a little governmental conspiracy, then give OUTBREAK a try.