Anthrax Island, D. L. Marshall
Anthrax Island, D. L. Marshall
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Anthrax Island

Author: D. L. Marshall

Series: John Tyler series #1

Narrator: David Morley Hale

Unabridged: 11 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 12/07/2021


Synopsis

One of Ian Rankin's top ten books of 2021.
'One of the thrillers of the year' Scottish Sun
When you have a problem that can't be solved, you call John Tyler.
Nine people are trapped on an anthrax-infested, government-controlled island off the west coast of Scotland when the door to their decontamination chamber suddenly stops opening.
The only man who can fix the door the onsite technician is dead. Was it an accident? Or was he murdered?
On an island populated by an international team of scientists with a military-grade bioweapon readily available, the motive to kill is strong, and death is laced into the very soil
Strap in tight for this outstanding debut, perfect for fans of Terry Hayes and James Swallow.
Praise for Anthrax Island
'Uncomfortably well researched and brimming with pace, Anthrax Island is that rare thing: a thoughtful and intelligent thriller. Absolutely brilliant' M. W. Craven, 2019 CWA Gold Dagger award winning author of The Puppet Show
'A nerve-shredding thriller packed full of atmosphere and tension from a writer to watch' Doug Johnstone, author of The Big Chill
'Anthrax Island makes brilliant use of a unique setting, and at times reads like Agatha Christie by way of John Carpenter's The Thing. Enthralling' Mason Cross, author of Presumed Dead
'Anthrax Island is an exhilarating thrill ride with so many twists and turns that it's impossible to predict what's going to happen next. A classic mystery with a contemporary twist, Anthrax Island is a joy' Chris McGeorge, author of Inside Out
'Smart, rocket-paced and super twisty this phenomenal debut thriller is like a cross between Jack Reacher, Bond, and And Then There Were None. A real must read!' Steph Broadribb, author of Deep Down Dead
'Absolute belter! Seriously, if Hercule Poirot and James Bond had a baby and sent him to the Jason Bourne School for Badasses he would grow up to be John Tyler. Cars, cash, poison, guns, thrills, chills and murder this book has the lot' S E Moorhead, author of Witness X
'A genre-busting debut. It's like the bastard son of Agatha Christie and Ian Fleming watched The Thing on repeat before bashing out a pacy, locked-room, action-adventure thriller' Trevor Wood, 2020 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger award-winning author of One Way Street
'This is a classic British thriller in the best tradition. I thought I had it sussed halfway through, but I really, really didn't! A real page-turner' S. G. MacLean, author of the Seeker series

About The Author

D. L. Marshall was born and raised in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Influenced by the dark industrial architecture, steep wooded valleys, and bleak Pennine moors, he writes thrillers tinged with horror, exploring the impact of geography and isolation. In 2016 he pitched at Bloody Scotland. In 2018 he won a Northern Writers’ Award for his thriller novel Anthrax Island.David Morley Hale is a versatile voice actor with a soft Lancastrian natural accent but with a strong facility for characterisations and a warm, reassuring natural read. Many years experience in professional theatre and as a skilled musician ensure performances are realistic and natural. David is experienced in animation, commercials, gaming and narration with a number of recorded audiobooks.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Aristotle on June 11, 2021

A whodunnit on an island where covid i mean anthrax is tested Two people are having a conversation then the author finishes the conversation in the first person. I find that awkward and annoying. This was a sub par spy thriller. Dry, dull, and at times confusing storytelling. John Tyler is no James Bo......more

Goodreads review by Robert on March 15, 2021

Intense claustrophobic locked-room style tension, in as harsh and hazardous a setting as you’ll find, makes for a stunning entrance for the John Tyler series into the ranks of must-read action thrillers. If I didn’t know it was a debut, I’d have pegged this as one from a seasoned writer with a long......more

Goodreads review by Feed The Crime on March 18, 2021

This book is exactly why I love barely reading the synopsis and then forgetting them. I basically went into this book blind and it made the experience so intense. I was just expecting a spy thriller (as this was pitched for fans of Terry Hayes and James Swallow) what the author delivered was a spy t......more

Goodreads review by Alan on April 12, 2022

A clever and well-researched spy novel with a uniquely interesting setting, D.L. Marshall's debut kept me turning the pages until the end. I can imagine John Tyler having many more adventures!......more

Goodreads review by Nick on June 19, 2021

This reminded me of the old Alasdair McLean novels, and I consider that to be a good thing. A Scottish Island covered in lethal anthrax spores and something weird is going on amongst a small team I’d scientists. John Tyler is sent in as a Government contractor and fixer. But as the bodies mount up,......more