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Thriller · 2004 · PG-13

Whiteout

by Ken Follett

A deadly virus escapes a pharmaceutical lab on Christmas Eve — and a family tears itself apart over it.

For14+GenreThrillerLength390 pagesRead time~10.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Violence; a murder; dangerous pursuit in a blizzard

Language

Some

Strong language

Sexual Content

Some

Adult sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of bioterrorism, family dysfunction, and professional responsibility under pressure

What this book is about

Follett's 2004 standalone thriller follows Toni Gallo, security chief at a Scottish pharmaceutical firm, when a sample of a deadly virus is stolen during a Christmas blizzard — and her personal life intersects with the crisis. Gripping and fast-paced. For adults.

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Bioterrorism

Adult content

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