The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story Audiobook

" If you enjoyed The Hot Zone or any other literary non-fiction about diseases or epidemiology, you'll certainly enjoy this. Much like The Hot Zone, but a look at smallpox, so it has more background history than ebola which I found very interesting. WARNING: SMALLPOX IS GROSS. Preston's graphic descriptions don't particularly both me, but this and his other books are not for those with weak stomaches. "

" Had fun reading about smallpox while at a Poxvirus conference. Not quite as exciting as the Hot Zone but worth the read...especially if you're a scientist. More nice insight into the inner workings of RIID/CDC, however I always wonder how much is exaggerated to the point of becoming untrue? "

" If any one remembers the anthrax scare from a few years back here is the real story behind what was going on. Preston also tells how the same researchers that were working on the anthrax were playing with smallpox. And as cute of a name as it has, smallpox could be the real devastating bitch in a bottle. The people that work with these and other level 4 germies are some amazing folks. This is one of those books that, if you are interested in this type of thing, is not to be missed. "

" 3 and a half stars. This book is mostly about the small pox virus. Although the small pox disease has been eradicated from the planet, the virus is stored in freezeers and, in the wrong hands could easily be used as a bioterrorist weapon. I wouldn't recommend this to most people who have trouble reading non-fiction. I like non-fiction and I found it interesting--somewhat dry, but easy to move over that material quickly without getting lost. "

" Too many side trails and superfluous details, but the last fourth of the book makes up for the wandering focus. Now I need to read more about weaponization of biologicals so I can continue to scare the bejeezus out of myself. "

" Not quite as good as The Hot Zone, but I liked it. "

" Pretty quick and informative read, even if the efforts to make it read like a novel seemed a bit forced at times. Rather creepy actually...might make you feel paranoid...or just really wish you could get a small pox vaccine like NOW. "

" Creepy book about the ture story of the smallpox virus and the missing vials from the former USSR "

" A fascinating look into the history of Smallpox eradication and the emergence of bioterror weapons. "

" A very scary read, but dry, dry, dry.....I didn't even finish the last couple chapters. Just couldn't bring myself to do it! "

" A junk-food read; I had hoped for more debth. Interesting, but could be handled in a less "sensationalist" manner. Characters are less than 3-dimensionally presented. "

" I'm a public health geek, of course I liked it :) "

" This was one of the most terrifying books I've ever read. As a molecular biologist, I could all-too-clearly picture the horrors laid out by the author. Really well-done all around. "

" Interesting storyline, combining the anthrax attacks of Fall 2001, with the the eradication of smallpox in the late 1970s. If you're interested in learning about the potential for biological warfare and disease outbreaks, this is a good, digestible serving. "

" This book is really a great book. I especially enjoyed reading how the smallpox swept through history, and I was intrigued with its use as a bioweapon today. It is because of this book, along with a few others, I know what I want to be if I get the chance. "

" This was not as good as The Hot Zone, but it was still an interesting book. This addresses the risk of smallpox making a reentry into the world. It also discusses the anthrax attacks of 2001. It would have been helpful to have some of the information sourced throughout the book. "

" Chilling. The book presents how plausible (and easy) it would be for a terrorist group or rogue nation to weaponize smallpox and use it as catastrophic weapon. "

" Should be one everyone's "I need to read list" just because you are a vulnerable and hopefully educated human "

" It was OK. I wish he had stayed on a straight story- he could even have included some real science- instead of trying so hard with the "character development." Still, a worthwhile read. "

" The author could have done a better job explaining the connection between Smallpox (what most of the book is about) and Anthrax (what the subject initially appears to be), but the content was captivating and well-composed for laymen readers of virology and similar topics. "

" Story of the US anthrax attacks. A great follow-up to The Hot Zone. Some of the characters interviewed here were detailed in Alibek's Biohazard. I recommend you read both of those books before this one. "

" Demons in the Freezer was not as exciting as the Hot Zone. If you like to learn about real events concerning anthrax and small pox...this is a decent read. "

" Incredibly disturbing account of smallpox and bio-warfare. But I think people should read it and be informed of the threat that exists. "

" This book was nowhere as exciting as the Hot Zone, but good enough. Smallpox just doesn't provide fear like the Ebola virus. "

" I loved it. If you like health care and medical stories, you will love this book. "

" Read only a couple hours. Some very gross stuff describing the diseases. Bits were interesting, but I didn't want to wade through all the gross stuff to get to them. "

" This book was was really interesting and good! It makes you a little worried if there is ever another outbreak though! "

" Fascinating book about the eradication of smallpox and it's potential use as a bioweapon. "

" This is a true story about biological weapons and their locations. This is a must read! "

" Very interesting read, but not for the worrier. It talks about the threat of a biological attack, in particular from small pox. "

" Covers smallpox and anthrax in the same stomach-churning style as he did in "The Hot Zone". Fascinating, but very gross. Don't make my mistake and read it while eating. "

" I love his writing style and wish there were more book written by him. "

" A facinating and dramatic history of the devistation of small pox and battle to eradicate it. "