This is a great story, by an author I have enjoyed reading in the past. I had a huge problem with "Plague" however - there are too many questions at the end that will never be answered unless Graham Masterton writes a sequel. Since this book was first published in the 70s, that seems unlikely. Had I been reading a physical book, I would have been checking to see if the last few pages had been torn out. Readers should be warned that the language of some of the characters is distasteful, to say the least. Disappointing and unsatisfying at the end, but a gripping journey otherwise.

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

Who would be masochistic enough to read a horror story about a plague when the world is reeling with COVID? Yes, that would be, sigh. In my defence I thought it might be sci-fi or dystopian but by the end I realised I had unwittingly read a horror story. Although this was first published years ago it still reads well and can be pictured in the current context. It was engaging and well written.

Dr Leonard Petrie of Miami struggled very much with his conscience as he wrestled with the decision whether to stay and help in the overflowing hospital or to try and save his daughter. They, along with his 19 year old girlfriend, Adelaide, embark on a cross country marathon from Florida to New York in an effort to outrun the plague. He also has an idea about why certain people, including himself and his daughter may be immune. But can he make the perilous journey to Washington to brief the Federal health authorities?

It was a very bleak story. The plague progressed quickly and effective action was hampered, as usual by political and business interests. The book illustrates how most of us are only ever a couple of days away from bedlam if our institutions collapse and people let fear drive them. But to put it into perspective, the plague in this story makes COVID look like a runny nose. I enjoyed the book but found it a little too bleak. Many thanks to Netgalley, Head of Zeus publishing and Graham Masterton for providing me a copy to review.

Seems like an appropriate book for these strange times .I did realize it was some what dated but it still reads well.I did enjoy reading it I think it is well worth a read.

This book was first published in 1977, certain words were part of the language back then, but it‘s 2020 and if a book is to be republished in 2020 then the language should be updated to reflect today’s society!
‘...the two negroes were left by themselves...’
‘...the blacks....‘
Disgraceful! I won’t be reading any further and the publishers should have ensured it was updated if they are looking for reviews from 2020 readers!!!

Masterton’s book seems more fact than fiction as a deadly plague sweeps through South Florida. People are ordered into quarantine, hoping the deadly virus will play itself out. When that doesn’t happen, the president urges all citizens to take up arms to protect disease free zones. Anyone who attempts to leave a quarantined area is to be shot dead. If I believed Donald Trump could read, I’d be really scared, because the fictional president in this story seems like someone Trump could, and would aspire to be. Masterton perfectly presents a country gone mad, rotting from the inside out

Thankyou to NetGalley, Head of Zeus and the author, Graham Masterton, for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of Plague in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
OMG, what a read. This was a no holes barred representation of what life would be like in the event of a plague and how fast it can spread. I was hooked.
The storyline was well thought out and written. The narrative was gripping and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Well worth a read.