Patient Zero

by Lydia Kang

First published 2021

In the heart of New York City, a deadly virus is spreading. Microbiologist Nora Kilburn races to trace the outbreak's origins and stop the contagion before it spirals out of control. As the death toll rises, Nora must navigate a treacherous web of secrets, lies, and betrayals to uncover the truth - and time is running out. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Nora must make the ultimate sacrifice to protect those she loves.

Genres: science-fiction, medical, adventure, mystery, thriller, action

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: race-against-time, secrets-and-lies

Setting: New York City

Period: 21st-century

401 pages · Kindle Edition · Workman Publishing Company

Content warnings: death, medical-trauma

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