Thursday, July 16, 2020

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Airborne by DiAnn Mills

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Airborne by DiAnn Mills. It's an intense read, for sure.

About the Book
Heather Lawrence’s long-awaited vacation to Salzburg wasn’t supposed to go like this. Mere hours into the transatlantic flight, the Houston FBI agent is awakened when passengers begin exhibiting horrific symptoms of an unknown infection. As the virus quickly spreads and dozens of passengers fall ill, Heather fears she’s witnessing an epidemic similar to ones her estranged husband studies for a living—but this airborne contagion may have been deliberately released.

While Heather remains quarantined with other survivors, she works with her FBI colleagues to identify the person behind this attack. The prime suspect? Dr. Chad Lawrence, an expert in his field . . . and Heather’s husband. The Lawrences’ marriage has been on the rocks since Chad announced his career took precedence over his wife and future family and moved out.

As more victims fall prey days after the initial outbreak, time’s running out to hunt down the killer, one who may be closer to the victims than anyone ever expected.

Book Beginnings
Vacations offered a distraction for those who longed to relax and rejuvenate, but FBI Special Agent Heather Lawrence wrestled with the decision to take an overseas trip alone.

Friday 56
Heather slowly emerged from a deep sleep. Twice before she'd attempted to surface but drifted back.

Hosted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer

Do you bring along books when you go on a vacation?

I always bring my Kindle with me. I don't usually get much reading done, but I bring it just in case.

What have you been reading lately?

14 comments:

  1. Hi there Ashley! This book seems right up my alley. A bit close to home with current events, but what the heck, let's just keep reading what we like!

    I love reading on vacations. I also take my kindle with as physical books do tend to take up to much space.

    Hope you will have a good weekend. Here's my Weekend Book Friends

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    1. The Kindle is such a space saver! Thanks for coming by! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  2. What a timely read! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE SAFE PLACE”

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  3. I can imagine how hard it would be for an agent to wind down and relax... sounds like a great read! Happy weekend!

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    1. So true, it must be difficult. Thanks for visiting! Happy weekend! :)

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  4. This one does sound intense. And a little too close to reality. But I do love these kinds of books. (And I always take at least two books with me on vacation...just in case.)

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    1. This definitely hit a little too close to home. It sure didn't help my anxiety, lol. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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  5. I love Salzburg, so the description caught my eye! The deadly virus plot is timely, if grim.

    I always take books on vacation! It's my favorite part about planning my trip. I take paperbacks I can leave behind to have room for souvenirs (often new books).

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    1. I always have these grand plans to read a ton on road trips, but it never seems to work out, lol. Thanks for the visit, Gillion! Have a great weekend! :)

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  6. Seems like the perfect choice for these days.

    Lauren @ Always Me

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    1. Definitely. Thanks for coming by, Lauren! Happy reading! :)

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  7. I'm like you Ashley, my whole Kindle library always comes with me. However, I usually get lots of reading done on my holidays. ;-)

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    1. The Kindle is so great and easy to travel with! Thanks for visiting, Flora! Happy reading! :)

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