The Strain (The Strain Trilogy, #1)
by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan
The Strain by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 58.6K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 403 pages.
About The Strain
A Boeing 777 arrives at JFK and is on its way across the tarmac, when it suddenly stops dead. All window shades are pulled down. All lights are out. All communication channels have gone quiet. Crews on the ground are lost for answers, but an alert goes out to the CDC. Dr. Ephraim "Eph" Goodweather, head of their Canary project, a rapid-response team that investigates biological threats, gets the call and boards the plane. What he finds makes his blood run cold.In a pawnshop in Spanish Harlem, a former professor and survivor of the Holocaust named Abraham Setrakian knows something is happening. And he knows the time has come, that a war is brewing.So begins a battle of mammoth proportions as the vampiric virus that has infected New York begins to spill out into the streets. Eph, who is joined by Setrakian and a motley crew of fighters, must now find a way to stop the contagion and save his city - a city that includes his wife and son - before it is too late.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 403 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 58,631 |
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What genre is The Strain?
The Strain is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Strain worth reading?
Based on 58.6K reader ratings, The Strain has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Strain?
The Strain has 403 pages.
Who wrote The Strain?
The Strain was written by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Strain?
The ISBN-13 for The Strain is 9780061558240.0.
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