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Decimation: The Girl Who Survived Kindle Edition

by Richard T. Burke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 850 ratings

She expected to die.
Now, she is the first woman in a generation to survive childbirth.
Book one of the ground-breaking Decimation trilogy.
Fifteen years ago, the Orestes virus emerged, sweeping across the globe and infecting every living person within a matter of days. Despite the best efforts of the scientific community, there is no vaccine, no cure. It lies dormant until a woman gives birth. Then she dies.
Teenage wheelchair athlete, Antimone Lessing, can’t remember how she got pregnant. She thinks her life is over as the doctors prepare to deliver her baby. Meanwhile, a hunt is underway to arrest the man suspected of raping her, but even if the police catch him, it will be too late for Antimone.
When she unexpectedly survives, she becomes a vital clue in the race to develop a cure before the global population declines beyond the point of no return.
But survival comes at a price. As her doctors try to understand why she is still alive, she must choose between preserving humanity's future and protecting the life of her newborn child.
How far would you go to save the human race?

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5★ A real page turner that had me hooked from start to finish.
5★ OMG an absolutely fantastic read with brilliant characters.
5★ The author has you hooked from the start and does not disappoint.
5★ Exceedingly good book!
5★ I loved the concept of this story.

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The Decimation series by Richard T. Burke
Decimation: The Girl Who Survived
Termination: The Boy Who Died
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XKTGS5N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RJNE Books (March 13, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1542931649
  • Customer Reviews:
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Richard T. Burke is the author of six novels including the Decimation trilogy and standalone books, Assassin's Web and The Colour of the Soul.

His novels are predominantly thrillers, but most have scientific or technology elements thrown in too.

He comes from a technical background and is the author of ten patents.

Richard lives with his wife, Judith, in the village of Rotherwick in north-east Hampshire, UK. When he's not writing, he can be found walking his dog, Elvis (Smelvis), around the local countryside.

You can sign up to a newsletter on his author webpage at https://www.rjne.uk. Alternatively you can follow him on Twitter @RTBurkeAuthor, or Facebook (look for Richard T Burke Books).

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Customers find the book's plot compelling, with one noting its fast-paced three-story structure. The writing is excellent and creative, while the characters are well-developed and the pacing keeps readers engaged throughout. Moreover, they appreciate the book's futuristic elements, with one review highlighting how seamlessly it blends current and future technologies. Additionally, customers respond positively to the emotional content, with one describing it as heartwarming.

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38 customers mention "Plot twists"35 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists of the book, finding it compelling and terrifying, with one customer noting its fast-paced narrative structure.

"...Decimation is a great thriller that is generally well-written and edited. It would be a great read for anyone who loves suspenseful books!" Read more

"The three stories are fast-paced with lots of action and scientific theories. The future depicted was well constructed...." Read more

"...the conspiracy behind it was also masterfully crafted and pulled me right in from page one...." Read more

"It started off compelling. It got repetitive and predictable about 3/4 of the way through. I thought Rosalind got off to easily!..." Read more

26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and engaging, with one mentioning it's a page-turner that keeps readers interested throughout.

"Riveting, edge of you seat exciting! Not to mention very precient and appropriate for our time. Buying the rest of the series now...." Read more

"...One mark of a good book is that it can provoke feelings. This one brought out some strong feelings for sure, mostly anger...." Read more

"...sci-fi thriller enthusiasts but also for anyone who wants a darn good book to read." Read more

"...But she doesn’t. Things get worse from there. This is an interesting and exciting thriller that has many different layers, twists and..." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"17 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting that the main character uses a wheelchair.

"...The characters were well-developed and easy to empathize with, while the negative ones are written so well you’ll find yourself loathing them with..." Read more

"...Mr. Burke does an excellent job of creating flawed characters who ignited my emotions, causing me to feel anger, hate, pity, compassion...." Read more

"...She was very refreshing as a character - and I was very much rooting for her throughout as she tried to find salvation for herself... and perhaps..." Read more

"...Seriously! It is extremely clever, very well written, I love the characters, and there are so many times where the author could have tried to be too..." Read more

13 customers mention "Writing style"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as excellent and creative.

"...Decimation is a great thriller that is generally well-written and edited. It would be a great read for anyone who loves suspenseful books!" Read more

"...well-developed and easy to empathize with, while the negative ones are written so well you’ll find yourself loathing them with ease while rooting..." Read more

"...Buying the rest of the series now. Robert Burke is a brilliant writer!" Read more

"...Anyway, the book itself is very well written, and is something I would recommend...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book.

"...I found this novel, unique, fast paced and somewhat disturbing with all the betrayal involved...." Read more

"...Rich characterization, fast moving action, and clever plot twists, along with flawless prose carry the reader to a terrifying climax." Read more

"...Surprisingly it began to pick up speed and I started to enjoy the story. By the end I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"Good read! Fast paced and engaging. Very entertaining. There were some chores I may have missed because I didn’t want to put it down:)" Read more

6 customers mention "Science"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's scientific content, with reviews highlighting its futuristic possibilities and seamless integration of current and future technologies.

"The three stories are fast-paced with lots of action and scientific theories. The future depicted was well constructed...." Read more

"...The blend of current and future technologies was seamless, and interesting in their possibilities." Read more

"...I bought this book because of my love of genetics and biochemistry, and the few lines I allowed myself to read of the synopsis had me intrigued...." Read more

"It deals with futuristic world and surprising purposeful end to pregnancies. The book kept referring to 2033 but it seemed almost contemporary...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotion level"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one describing it as an easy-to-empathize-with heartwarming account.

"...The characters were well-developed and easy to empathize with, while the negative ones are written so well you’ll find yourself loathing them with..." Read more

"...One mark of a good book is that it can provoke feelings. This one brought out some strong feelings for sure, mostly anger...." Read more

"...Burke does an excellent job of creating flawed characters who ignited my emotions, causing me to feel anger, hate, pity, compassion...." Read more

"...It is a heartwarming account of a family caught in a life threatening crisis in which the exact causing factors are unknown...." Read more

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  • Clabe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceedingly good book!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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    What a heck of a ride! Mr. Burke has given us a hopeless scenario and shown us that it is the result of megalomania.

    Antimone is a paraplegic and confined to a wheel chair as a result of a traffic accident. She is pregnant by a rape that occurs at a party under the influence of drugs. No woman on Earth has survived pregnancy and child-birth in nearly twenty years…the future of the human race is threatened by a virus that remains dormant until childbirth and then kills the mother.

    Rosalind Baxter is CEO of Ilithia Biotechnology Corporation. She and a colleague, Dr. Perrin are allegedly seeking a cure of the dread virus. However, Baxter has another agenda…and Jason, her son, together with Antimone and her baby, hold the key to the future…a future that Perrin’s son, Max, inadvertently and out of anger has simultaneously threatened and assured.

    Decimation is a novel of wheels within wheels, plots within sub-plots and subversion at the highest level. The characters are fascinating. Antimone and Jason are very likable and it is easy to cheer for them. The reader will stay on the edge of their chairs with fear for Antimone and Jason. Rosalind is a madwoman and total narcissist by any definition. She is really easy to hate as is her security chief…until even he begins to question her judgement. Dr. Perrin is clueless and pathetic, blinded by his work. Max is an idiot who winds up playing a key role.

    Decimation is a great thriller that is generally well-written and edited. It would be a great read for anyone who loves suspenseful books!
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  • R. Loos
    4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely draws you in!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
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    The three stories are fast-paced with lots of action and scientific theories. The future depicted was well constructed. The main characters were nicely rounded although the villains seemed a bit two-dimensional. I read all three books in less than two days. (Perhaps I should note that I have plenty of free time and read very fast.)

    If you enjoy a brush with a dystopian future (that doesn't go full-bore dystopian) and action, you would probably enjoy this series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017
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    “Decimation” is a thriller set in the near future after a deadly pandemic engulfed the population of earth. Since it targets only women, getting pregnant now equals a death sentence. However, one girl, Antimone, somehow survives labor, only here her troubles just start as she becomes a prisoner of a greedy corporation that will stop at nothing to find a cure while pursuing its own malicious goals.
    This story, even though set in the future, poses a series of eternal questions: profit pursuing even at the price of human lives; compassion and self-sacrifice even when your own life is at stake; losing one’s humanity while performing medical experiments, and many more.
    The characters were well-developed and easy to empathize with, while the negative ones are written so well you’ll find yourself loathing them with ease while rooting for the “good guys.” The plot and the conspiracy behind it was also masterfully crafted and pulled me right in from page one. Overall, it’s a highly compelling story that I would certainly recommend. Five stars.
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  • RG813
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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    Riveting, edge of you seat exciting! Not to mention very precient and appropriate for our time. Buying the rest of the series now.
    Robert Burke is a brilliant writer!
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting concept but missed the mark.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017
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    It started off compelling. It got repetitive and predictable about 3/4 of the way through. I thought Rosalind got off to easily! The author went to a lot of trouble to show his talent for ruthlessness and fell short in the end.
    Left this book feeling unsatisfied.
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  • Jothebookgirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Life in the year 2032
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017
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    Decimation: the Girl Who Survived by Richard T. Burke
    As an avid reader of all book genres, sometimes I feel my own reluctance as I approach the end of a book. A good ending seems to be quite an art of the pen and paper. When I realized Decimation was coming to a close, I braced. As I read the last paragraphs, I felt this author nailed the perfect ending. I would add the word satisfying except due to the nature of the ending, that would be a bit cruel on this readers part. He also was able to end the book, but leave it open enough for a sequel. I do hope there is a sequel Richard T. Burke.
    The story:
    It is the year 2032 and our main character is a teenaged female named Antimone she had been looking forward to competing in the Paralympics, but instead she is 9 months pregnant and has THE virus. This mutated virus caused women to die in childbirth. No mother has yet to survive childbirth. But there is always an exception. Can the exception be the key to finding the cure and save the human race? For this reason, the cure is a billion dollar race for ruthless drug companies to find the panacea so to speak.
    I found this novel, unique, fast paced and somewhat disturbing with all the betrayal involved.
    My only complaint about the book is that, it seems that technology would be a bit more advanced 15 years into the future than this novel portrayed.
    I'll be waiting for the sequel.
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  • Franni H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
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    Reading the storyline intrigued me. However, sometimes that's as good as a book or movie gets. Decimation had a great storyline but the actually story was billion times better! The author did a great job describing the events that took place around this virus, how it came to be, how to cure, et cetera, with twists and turns along the way. Parts of the explanations actually encouraged me to research some things and science can sure be interesting!

    One mark of a good book is that it can provoke feelings. This one brought out some strong feelings for sure, mostly anger. I think the corruption you see within the biotechnology company is reminiscent of what we have going on in our pharmaceutical community, and it's truly sickening. They do what they want when they want and how they want. People don't seem to matter.

    Anyway, the book itself is very well written, and is something I would recommend. I was hooked on the first page, and each chapter ended just the right way that made me want to keep going. Towards the end I really struggled to put it down.
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  • HS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2025
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    Lived this book; it kept me hooked from beginning to end. A great read. Would definitely recommend. Can’t wait to read the next instalment.
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  • Sandra Deere
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2021
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    Excellent read. Keeps you interested on every page. Definitely going to read the sequel. Because of Covid people need to remember this is fiction.
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  • J Washington
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good plotting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2024
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    Overall I enjoyed this book. The plot was strong with a satisfying conclusion.

    I would have liked the characters to be a bit more fleshed out, though; they seemed a bit one dimensional. I felt as if I didn't really know them and a bit more personality would have made the baddies badder and the goodies gooder (not sure that's a real word).

    I'm intrigued enough to read the next in the series and hope the writer is still developing.
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  • highland corrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant storyline
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2024
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    Wow! Just finished this book and looking forward to reading the next one. An excellent ending which means this book can be read alone or as part of a series. No cliffhanger endings, I hate them. A very interesting tale with surprising twists in the tale. Well worth reading.
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  • John Chapman
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant thriller with everything a book needs for success
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2017
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    Yes - another five star review. People will probably start to doubt these - that's what happens when they are all five star.
    Yet this rating is well deserved. I give five stars to a book that I want to keep reading in preference to doing all the things that I should be doing. This book kept me up until the early hours of the morning - I has to finish that last 23% of it.

    The book has an intriguing concept - a virus which becomes active during pregnancy and kills the mother during childbirth. The earths population is being decimated and disaster looms. It has all the ingredients for success. An obvious antagonist, an unpleasant scientist working hard to produce the cure, two young protagonists. It has twists in the plot and everything looks bad for the protagonists right until the end. The antagonist comes to a nasty end - or is that true? I'll look forward to a follow-up book. Could that antagonist have survived?

    It's well edited too. Nice to find a book without obvious mistakes.
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