Pandemic (Cook novel)
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| Author | Robin Cook |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
Publication date | 2018 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-525-53534-8 |
| Preceded by | Charlatans (2017) |
| Followed by | Genesis (2019) |
Pandemic is a 2018 medical thriller novel by Robin Cook. The book centers around the molecule called CRISPR/Cas9, which can be custom-tailored to find and alter genes in living organisms.[1][2]
Plot
A seemingly healthy woman with a transplanted heart suffers from acute respiratory distress and dies on the New York subway. Jack Stapleton, a medical examiner and a character frequently appearing in Cook's novels, does the autopsy and suspects that the death could be due to a flu-like virus. While investigating the mysterious heart transplant of the dead woman, he finds out a larger conspiracy. He meets Wei Zao, a Chinese billionaire businessman who holds a double Ph.D. in molecular biology and genetics. Further cases of flu-like virus get reported in many other parts of the world and Jack determines to stop the pandemic from spreading.
References
- ^ Tsuonda, Waka (20 December 2018). "Book Review: 'Pandemic'". www.aspentimes.com. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Pandemic by Robin Cook". Pan Macmillan. Retrieved 27 March 2020.