Aug 27, 2019 Robin Cook, MD, is the author of more than 30 books and is credited with popularizing the medical thriller with his groundbreaking and wildly successful 1977 novel, Coma. He divides his time among Florida, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
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Author | Robin Cook |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Novel |
2008 | |
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[edit]
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. Activate iphone with 3utools.
References[edit]
Pandemic Robin Cook Summary
- ^Tsuonda, Waka. 'Book Review: 'Pandemic''. www.aspentimes.com. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^'Pandemic by Robin Cook'. Pan Macmillan. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
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Robin Cook Pandemic
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