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The Great Zoo of China: A Thriller
The Great Zoo of China A Thriller
Author: Matthew Reilly
ISBN-13: 9781410478382
ISBN-10: 1410478386
Publication Date: 6/10/2015
Pages: 641
Edition: Lrg
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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Book Description
In the blockbuster and bestselling tradition of Jurassic Park comes the breakneck new adventure from the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author Matthew Reilly whose imaginative, cinematic thrillers "make you feel like a kid again; [they're] a blast" (Booklist).

It is a secret the Chinese government has been keeping for forty years. They have proven the existence of dragons--a landmark discovery no one could ever believe is real, and a scientific revelation that will amaze the world. Now the Chinese are ready to unveil their astonishing findings within the greatest zoo ever constructed.

A small group of VIPs and journalists has been brought to the zoo deep within China to see these fabulous creatures for the first time. Among them is Dr. Cassandra Jane "CJ" Cameron, a writer for National Geographic and an expert on reptiles. The visitors are assured by their Chinese hosts that they will be struck with wonder at these beasts, that the dragons are perfectly safe, and that nothing can go wrong.

Of course it can't...

My Review
Matthew Reilly's takes us on another non-stop adventure ride but this time with dragons. It is a combination of reality and fantasy and I found myself having to suspend belief in a few areas. As I read this book, I could actually visualize the movie on a big screen with lots of suspenseful twists. I really enjoyed the female hero, Dr. C.J. Cameron, a vet with reptile expertise and writer for National Geographic. I look forward to reading another of Reilly's novels in the near future and I highly recommend this roller coaster ride to those who are adventure addicts.