Review: Tense drama exploring a dystopian future in a USA devastated by a viral outbreak
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2013
One of the great technical elements in this story is the author's ability to imagine the ramifications of changes in the physical structure of a city to the inhabitants of that city. In this case, apartment buildings are entirely sealed for the first 3 floors as defence against potential 'carriers' being discovered in the city. There is limited power and no lifts. The author imagines how property values change (walk 80 floors to the penthouse?), how security is maintained, and how citizens view entry to a building with limited egress points. Also great is how people travel in the rarity of personal vehicles.A great story following a policeman stood down for his responses to a terrorist bank robbery, and searching for a way to clear his name. The search is not so straight forward. I presume the sudden ending (a little jarring) is leaving room for a sequel.