Pandemic Hacker 2 Reviews
Feathered Quill
Literary Titans
Feathered Quill
In Pandemic Hacker 2: Time to Hunt by B.D. Murphy, Sam finds herself planning her death in order to escape leaders of an extortion and trafficking group that she crossed paths with. Sam then becomes Martha, with the help of her AI companion, Zoe.
Martha then undergoes extensive reconstructive surgery to change everything about how she looks, from the features of her face, all the way to making her taller by extending her skeletal frame. Only a select few know exactly who Martha is and what her plan of action is against these criminal leaders that wreak havoc no matter where they go. She will stop at nothing to bring every member down, even if that means she’ll lose her own life. Is Martha successful in bringing these leaders down before they uncover her true identity?
This was one of those stories where right from the very first page you’re pulled into the storyline. Readers will eagerly find themselves turning the pages to understand why Martha went through such an extensive reconstruction of her features and her skeletal frame just to hide her true identity from these criminal leaders. One has to wonder why she went through all the blood, sweat, and tears to try to bring these individual criminals down.
Due to the intensity of the storyline, Martha had to continually be on the move if Zoe, her AI companion, felt her safety was at stake. Readers will literally have a first-class ticket to traveling the world as Martha continually moves around in order to keep her identity safe. B.D. Murphy eloquently described each location and made this reader feel as if she were visiting each place right alongside Martha.
It is necessary to mention that it would benefit you to read the first book in this series to better understand Martha’s drive to not only bring these criminals down, but her motivation to undergo such extensive reconstructive surgeries to hide her identity. Reading the first book in the series will enhance the reader’s experience continuing straight through to this second installment.
Quill says: Pandemic Hacker 2: Time to Hunt by B.D. Murphy is one mystery/sci-fi novel that will keep readers riveted to their seats as they eagerly turn the pages to see if Martha will be successful in bringing the criminals down. It has well created characters, beautiful scenery throughout the story, and a plot that will keep readers anxious to see what happens next.
Literary Titan
Pandemic Hacker 2 picks up with Martha recovering in a secretive clinic in Mexico City, her body rebuilt after brutal surgeries that make her unrecognizable. What begins as a personal transformation quickly escalates into a battle with an extortion group exploiting patients who change their identities. At her side is Zoe, the AI she created, who takes on human personas like Aunt Tilly, Angela, and Andy to shield its true nature while navigating the human world. Together, they weave through deception, hacking, and survival. The book blends the gritty details of Martha’s physical recovery with the tension of digital warfare and the looming threat of being hunted, creating a fast-paced thriller that never lets up.
The descriptions of Martha’s surgeries and recovery were raw and vivid. I could feel her pain, her frustration, and her determination bleeding through the page. The way the author wrote her interactions with Zoe was fascinating. The AI was curious, literal, and sometimes naïve, and that contrast made their conversations both touching and eerie. The hacking sequences and background-building explanations were interesting, but occasionally slowed the momentum with heavy detail.
What worked for me the most was Martha herself. She is flawed, stubborn, and relatable, yet her resilience made me root for her even when she pushed people away. I liked the dynamic with Merisel, the nurse who reluctantly became part of Martha’s world. Their relationship brought in much-needed warmth and humor. It often felt like I was catching my breath only to be thrown headfirst into the next storm. That rhythm created suspense, but it also left me wanting a deeper pause to connect with Martha beyond her mission.
Pandemic Hacker 2 is a gripping and tense continuation of the series. It’s not light reading, but it’s engaging and thought-provoking. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy cyber-thrillers, stories of reinvention, or tales that merge high-tech intrigue with raw human grit. If you like protagonists who refuse to give up no matter how much the odds stack against them, this book will hit the mark.
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