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The true story of the two doctors and an infectious disease expert who attempted to find the person or persons responsible for the 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States. Knowing the dangers of bioterrorism, the three also work to prevent the release of the most dangerous of all biological weapons--smallpox. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002.
| Size | | Height: | 6.8 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 7.2 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Preston humanizes his science reportage by focusing on individuals--scientists, patients, physicians, government figures. That, and a flair for teasing out without overstatement the drama in his inherently compelling topics, plus a prose style that's simple and forceful, make this book as exciting as the best thrillers, yet scarier by far, for Preston's pages deal with clear, present and very real dangers."
Publishers Weekly (09/23/2002)
"NEW YORKER writer Richard Preston does for smallpox what he did for the deadly Ebola virus in his 1994 best seller, THE HOT ZONE: by jump-cutting among narrative strands, he turns a story about science and medicine into a theme-park ride of a thriller. While highly readable, the book has a tendency to take a melodramatic approach to its already dramatic subject matter."
New York Times - Michiko Kakutani (10/15/2002)
"In a taut, riveting narrative that rivals that of his earlier book, THE HOT ZONE, Preston tells the story of last fall's anthrax letter attack and describes the potential threat, and the likely consequences, of smallpox being used as a biological weapon."
Washington Post - Ed Regis (12/01/2002)
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