ABOUT THE BOOK
Centuries ago, the Black Death shadowed the world, claiming the lives of tens of millions. Now the world is on the brink of another scourge—and this time, it will be an extinction-level event. . . .
Professor Mitch Pine knows all too well the history of epidemics, so the startling new information he's discovered has him racing to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Mitch has uncovered a startling pattern: dramatic environmental changes always occurred prior to devastating outbreaks, and current climate change may be such a catalyst. But before his plane lands, Mitch's journey takes a terrifying turn. He is intercepted by a woman who represents a dangerous faction whose interest in Mitch's research opposes his mission to save lives. To secure Mitch's cooperation, his research assistant is being held hostage. With so many lives on the line, Mitch embarks on a turbulent trip around the world, uncovering pieces of the puzzle until he ultimately holds the key to prevent—or precipitate—global devastation. Unless he can find a way to stop the lunatics behind his abduction, a plaque the likes of which the world has never known will be unleashed.
REVIEW
Gregg Luke always does a nice job with his medical thrillers. And this one is no different. While the premise does require some suspension of disbelief, in an author's note at the end he explains the science on which it's based, making it not quite so unbelievable. In any case, I find the mixture of real science with fiction to be an intriguing one. Mitch makes for a very sympathetic characters as he is pulled into a quest through blackmail and extortion in the very first chapter. His determination to use his research to save people stands in stark contrast to the motives of his extortioner and handler. Although the twist involving his handler makes for some interesting reading. If you enjoy medical thrillers I can recommend this one.
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