Review: Not for claustrophobics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2012
Lisa Hinsley has written a gruesome account of what might happen if an incurable and untreatable plague were to rear its ugly head in modern times.  A young couple find their four-year-old son has contracted the plague, and the story follows their experiences as they deal with the aftermath.  The government seals victims into their homes in an attempt to keep the deadly disease from spreading further.  The innocent child suffers as the parents watch the progression of the infection in helpless horror, knowing they cannot save the boy, and also knowing they are next.The whole drama plays out within the confines of the family home, and Ms Hinsley has expertly used that to help create the feeling of being buried alive.  The unimaginable circumstances force the adults to gather their courage and do what must be done, even when there is no hope.A fascinating story, portraying the everyday heroics of normal people who face dreadful situations.  Fabulous job, Ms Hinsley.