First published 2008
A deadly pathogen emerges from central Africa's dense rainforests and infiltrates the Washington suburbs. This exotic virus kills nine out of ten people it infects within days. No treatment exists. Military scientists and soldiers form a covert response team to contain the biological threat before it spreads further. Preston documents how rare and catastrophic viruses jump from their natural habitats into human populations. He traces the virus's journey from remote jungle origins to American soil. The book reveals how quickly a microscopic enemy can threaten entire populations. Preston shows that nature's deadliest creations surpass anything human imagination conjures. His account demonstrates how thin the line stands between civilization and biological catastrophe.
Genres: science, medical, adventure, thriller, non-fiction, biology
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: race-against-time, real-events
Setting: Africa, Washington, United States
Period: 20th-century
Library Binding · Paw Prints 2008-06-26
Content warnings: body-horror, death, gore, medical-trauma