REID MATTHIAS
THE SICK HOUSE
In the year 2031, the Halovirus throws the world back into chaos. Superficially, as a means to control the spread of the virus, a world Government institutes measures to place the infected 'Halos' in Convalescent Centers where they are given free rein to heal. Beneath the surface of its benevolence, the Government has concocted a more sinister plan for the Halos as it strains for control in a chaotic world.
So close to the truth, it will scare you to life.
As a new pandemic, the Halovirus, begins to break its restraints and rampage worldwide, citizens meekly submit to the Government's new rules of isolation. Those infected, the Halos, are forced into Convalescent Centers where they are kept indefinitely until they test negative by personal Halo Detectors.
At Cloud End Convalescent Center, perched high on the side of Faucini Cliff, the Halos begin to heal, but their Halo Detectors continue to flash red. Unbeknownst to them, the Government is conducting a psychological experiment to understand how citizens can be manipulated and how they react. How far will the Government go to control its people?
Who will overcome? The Government and its limitless resources, or a score of hapless citizens thrown into Cloud End through no fault of their own?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Reid Matthias
Somewhere along life’s journey, Reid Matthias found an insatiable urge to hear the stories of those around him and translate them into relatable narratives for people of all ages to read. As the stories leap from the page, Reid finds great happiness in hearing how readers find themselves confronted with the best and the worst of what makes humanity tick.
Having lived and traveled extensively, from small town Iowa and urban Chicago in the USA to Adelaide and Brisbane in Australia, as well as years in various European countries, Reid deftly weaves the idiosyncrasies of the various cultures into the fabric of his stories. This insight into the many nuances that create our cultural awareness provides a rich sense of identity with the characters.
Now living in Queensland, Australia, Reid experiences the nuances of life with his wife, Christine and their three daughters, Elsa, Josephine and Greta.
REVIEWS FROM AMAZON.COM
VONEEE
This book continues the Amicable saga.
This mid-western author just gets better and better. The characters and speech patterns are pure central USA. And, there is a good semi-mysterious plot also.
GREG
Entertaining with Thoughtful Reflections on Society and Human Nature
I found myself up reading this book until 2-3 in the morning just to find out what was going to happen to our beloved Butcher. I was immersed in the small town of amicable and the nuances of people and their relationships. The author, Matthias, did a great job using imagery to captivate the reader as well as subtly adding layers of depth to the story so that is was not just a pleasurable read, but a reflexion on who we are as people and how we can treat each other.
MATTIEN
Must Read!
If you come from a small town, you might "recognize" some of the characters. It is obvious that this telling is an exaggeration of the best and the worst of small town. It made me smile often and occasionally chuckle out loud. Kuddos to the author on his insight and apparent love for small town life.