The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly

True to form, this book had everything I love about a Reilly novel – fast paced storytelling, lots of action, good guys, bad guys, death, destruction, whiz bang tech stuff, monsters, and no time for breathing between crazy action sequences. And on a drastically huge and life-threatening scale! After all, it wouldn’t be a Matthew Reilly book unless something went wrong. Despite being shown around and reassured that nothing can go wrong, naturally it does. CJ, an expert on reptiles and a writer for National Geographic, and a small group of VIPs and journalists have been invited by the Chinese government to preview the zoo and its magnificent creatures. The Great Zoo of China introduces us to a new character in the Reilly canon, and his first (adult) female lead – the resilient, fiery and independent Dr. This zoo is to house a species of animal that are believed to exist only in myth. But this is not just any zoo this is a zoo to rival Disneyland. In an effort to become a dominant cultural power to rival the USA, the Chinese government have been working on a highly secretive project for the past forty years – the greatest zoo ever constructed. I was in China on a two-week holiday earlier this year as well, so I was intrigued to see how he used that as the backdrop to the story.Ĭhina is on its way to becoming a modern superpower they are leaders in manufacturing and they have an intimidating, and sizeable military force. So when I saw the proof copy of Reilly’s latest book, The Great Zoo of China, on the desk at work, I quickly snapped it up before anyone else could. I love his fast-paced, engaging stories that obviously come from a very vivid imagination.īasically, I wish I had written his books. He seems like a nice guy, with a great sense of humour.įor many years I have ranked him in my top three favourite authors. I have a confession – I love Matthew Reilly.

The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly