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Viral Returns!

You might remember some time ago, I did a spot of co-writing with prolific author Steven Savile. The project was VIRAL, a series of military thriller novellas. Others working on this project included Keith R DeCandido, Jordan Ellinger and Alex Black.

Well, the whole project has been given a facelift. We’ve got new cover-art (above) and Steve has massaged the text into a true novel, with a new beginning and conclusion for those who might have read the individual volumes.

VIRAL tells the story of a new kind of war, where public health meets the war on terror. From the refugee camps of Kenya to the streets of New York, shadowy forces push the world to the brink of doom. Told from the point of view of a journalist, an epidemiologist, a CIA operative and a local doctor, VIRAL is the story of a war fought with vaccination needles…

Right now, you can pick up the deluxe new version of VIRAL for a song:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/VIRAL-ebook/dp/B00CPE5BZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368145263&sr=8-1&keywords=viral+steven+savile

Our stable of authors included two established tie-in writers, an ex-Ministry of Defence staffer, and an Army Scout. These were great fun for us to write, and I hope you enjoy them too!

It’s a whole swag of “Viral”, and right now, it’s FREE

A few months ago, I was part of an exciting project –  the Viral novellas. Four connected thrillers, told from different viewpoints. Now, the entire series is being released as a single title, available as an e-book on the Kindle and elsewhere. For the next few days, the book is actually free for download.

An American journalist stumbles unto a vast conspiracy, but the story of a lifetime might just kill him…

An aid worker in Kenya learns the deadly secret hidden in the vaccination program, but when he tries to tell the truth, he discovers that Africa can be a lonely, deadly place…  

A Pakistani doctor is enlisted in the hunt for Bin Laden, but finds himself swept into gunfights with local thugs, conflicts with corrupt medical authorities, torture at the hands of overzealous law enforcement and, ultimately, the storming of a fortified Abbottabad bunker in order to deliver vital inoculations to the poor of Pakistan…

A CIA Agent is tasked with taking down a Taliban commander, and has to make a series of increasingly ugly choices. The enemy has acquired a horrifying weapon of mass destruction. If he wants to stop the mass killings, the agent must make a tough call…

Here is the relevant link:

http://www.amazon.com/Viral-ebook/dp/B009TI7390/ref=la_B0030AB6BY_1_85?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351035271&sr=1-85

Last time I checked, this collection was sitting at #2 in the War category on Amazon, which is simply staggering. Many thanks to those who gave this book a go, and we hope that plenty of folks take advantage of this offer.

Praise for the “Viral” series:

“Powerfully compact contemporary thrillers, well researched trek through a minefield of concussive ideas and edge of your seat action. Viral will leave you breathlessly looking over your shoulder… And ahead for what these talented writers will do next next” — David Sakmyster, author of The Pharos Objective and Crescent Lake

“Masters of plot who handle action with deft hands while drawing out characterization with a craftsman’s skill. This is an excellent book on every level.” — Nathan Meyer, author of Shadow War, Volatile Agent and Aldwyns Academy

“Viral pull the reader into the action from the first page and doesn’t let go until the last.” — Jeffrey S. Stephens, Author of Targets of Opportunity and Targets of Deception

E-Book Giveaway

To celebrate the release of the “VIRAL” series onto the Kindle, the books are currently listed at half-price. Four collaborative novellas, five authors, plenty of political thriller action that anyone can sink their teeth into. Links to the books on Amazon can be found in this post. http://jasonfischer.com.au/?p=817

Also, I’m running a limited promotion here – free .EPUB versions of the four novellas to the first ten folks who put their hands up. All I ask is that the winners consider leaving a rating or review via Amazon, Goodreads or similar. This condition is enforced only by karma and my good wishes, no biggy if you don’t 🙂

More info on the series can be found here – http://viralnovels.com/

“Viral” – It’s Spreading…


A journalist stumbles across a deadly secret. Aid doctors find themselves on the new warfront, where the truth is fluid, and life is cheap. A company man has to make a brutal decision that could affect millions.

Welcome to Viral, a series of political thrillers set all over the globe. The CIA is up to no good, subverting humanitarian aid programs to further its own ends. Five writers explore this theme from different angles, and it’s foot-to-the-floor action.

This series has just ended its period of exclusivity at Barnes and Noble, and these titles are now available on the Kindle. Last month, the lead title got to #2 in the Military category, and reached #23 in the massive Thrillers section. If this sounds like your thing, the stories can be found at the below links:

http://www.amazon.com/-30–VIRAL-NOVELLAS-ebook/dp/B007RQU55A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333839117&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/ANOMALY-VIRAL-NOVELLAS-ebook/dp/B007RQWMEM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1333839117&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/MARTYRS-VIRAL-NOVELLAS-ebook/dp/B007RR0HGG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1333839117&sr=8-3

http://www.amazon.com/THE-CALL-VIRAL-NOVELLAS-ebook/dp/B007RRDJL6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1333839117&sr=8-4

The Chronic Rift: “Viral” Roundtable Interview

A couple of weeks ago, the authors involved in Steven Savile’s “Viral” series got together over Skype to discuss the books. The result can now be heard over at the Chronic Rift podcast. It was great fun to discuss how the concept came about, and how we all grabbed a different viewpoint to explore the same idea. “Viral” is geared mainly towards fans of political and military thrillers, so if you’re into fast-paced,  foot-to-the-floor fiction, these are the books for you.

Of some interest is the fact that book one (“Viral: -30-“) is now comfortably within the top #100 best sellers on the Nook, #23 in the stonkingly massive Thriller category, and is now #2 in the Military category. Colour me GOBSMACKED. The Viral series is still exclusive via Barnes and Noble; in about a month it will open up to other markets so I’ll keep the Kindle readers amongst you posted 🙂

Interview page is here: http://www.chronicrift.com/node/1856

And the actual sound-file of the interview can be saved via this link: http://m.podshow.com/media/23007/episodes/312095/chronicrift-312095-03-10-2012.mp3