Whoops. I really meant for this book to make my list. I can’t believe I left it off, but it was the book I read earliest in 2006. Maybe that’s why the Oscar contenders are released in December usually.
Plague Maker by Tim Downs probably is my #2 choice in 06. It had a great story with suspense, humor, and interesting plot details. I learned more about fleas than I probably ever wanted to know. It had intensity and kept the page turning without the intense “ick” that comes off in Germ (although it does have its own ick, it just is smarter about it).
My apologies Mr. Downs. But this way you got a post all to yourself. Whoo-hoo.