--- product_id: 320429951 title: "Infection: Sympatico Syndrome: Volume 1" brand: "m. p. mcdonald" price: "154.20 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/320429951-infection-sympatico-syndrome-volume-1 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Infection: Sympatico Syndrome: Volume 1 **Brand:** m. p. mcdonald **Price:** 154.20 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Infection: Sympatico Syndrome: Volume 1 by m. p. mcdonald - **How much does it cost?** 154.20 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/320429951-infection-sympatico-syndrome-volume-1) ## Best For - m. p. mcdonald enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted m. p. mcdonald brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Infection: Sympatico Syndrome: Volume 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611sM-c+9OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to this series *by S***L on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 February 2024* Really enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next instalment. It's fast paced and believable and I couldn't put it down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Very good post-apocalyptic read *by R***D on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2018* A very good post-apocalyptic book following three sets of characters who are in different locations in the USA as the outbreak begins. We follow them as they try to get to a 'safe haven' on an island near Green Bay, Wisconsin (on the Great Lakes). Characters are normal people, mostly likeable, not superheroes, and the plot hangs together extremely well.The disease itself is interesting - a virus which causes euphoria and extreme 'socialisation' (dancing, drinking and partying!) basically causing behaviour which spreads the disease very rapidly before victims succumb to a quick death. There is not much gore or violence in the book, but it is not a 'cosy catastrophe' because there are harrowing moments and some central characters die. This being set in America, almost everyone has a gun, or soon obtains one. There are some hints that Cole, the central character, may be resistant to the virus (he was an epidemiologist who worked in a military biohazard lab, where the virus may have been developed, and it was mentioned several times that he became sick but recovered during this time). Guess I'll have to read book 2 to find out if my theory is correct!Only 4 stars because it could have done with a proof-read; the author has a bit of a tendency to over-explain things; and annoying wordiness on occasion:"It was nice to not have to have to stake them out". "She fished a new pair from her pocket, having stuck them there before leaving her room". "He inspected his arrows, making sure they were all in good condition before returning them to the quiver he'd bought as well". Minor offences but annoying when repeated often - it just needs a tidy up by an editor and it will be a 5-star read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars how an apocalypse should be! *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2018* It’s been so long since I have read a truly great apocalypse story and the thriller aspect to this made it immensely page turning. Infection really goes to the grass roots of this type of novel, more recently the ones I have read often feel cliched or like a parody of the genre. From the get go this book is powerful and brings up so many “what if” scenarios. Whilst our focal point is Cole and his quest, there are also the stories of his son Hunter, and his friend Elly which help to bring home how the infection has impacted upon both urban and rural areas. Sympatico itself is an unusual disease and the manic euphoria experience makes it a chillingly creepy one too and I like how it doesn’t fall into the more obvious route.Cole’s history of dealing with infectious diseases makes him the perfect candidate to fully understand the impact of what is happening. The balancing act he has to play between prepping like mad and convincing his family he isn’t actually, well, mad is a difficult one for him to manage. Asking your family to give up their jobs and homes, your child to give up school – all on a hunch? These are topics so often overlooked and I found it really refreshing to get this aspect in a story, the snapshot of time where things haven’t truly hit the fan, but something clearly isn’t right and having to make a life altering decision. It of course always helps when the one person who can identify things in advance has a handy island bequeathed to them. But that is the focus, and hey, handy islands have to belong to someone!Elly’s story is the more harrowing of the 3, urban areas often are though and whilst being on the 18th floor of a hotel is great for views, it runs the risk of becoming Elly’s tomb. Whilst Hunter is on quite the adventure, being in more rural parts makes day by day survival more perilous as time goes on. I love the juxtaposition between the 3, the inventiveness and resourcefulness they must all come to in order to make their way forward.There are little in the way of light hearted moments and it’s right that it should be that way, the world has become a very tough place to be, especially when we are at day 1 of the disease, the sparing use of these lighter moments gives it a much truer feel of what the characters are going through. There are some really harrowing scenes and my heart was pounding in places, really willing the story to play out the way I hoped it would – this is not a HEA though and not everything will go to plan. The pace and flow of the book is perfect with everything unravelling at a believable pace, great care has been taken to get these things right and it really pays off.It looks like this is book one of a trilogy and it does round off in a satisfying way whilst also being open ended for book 2. If you like your apocalypse books to be from Day 1 with a real life feel, you will love Infection! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/320429951-infection-sympatico-syndrome-volume-1](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/320429951-infection-sympatico-syndrome-volume-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*