"Fascinating and compelling,
Plague is a trail of addictive bread crumbs you can't wait to follow. With an intricately designed plot and incredible detail, Gregg Luke has woven his finest novel yet. Plague is definitely this year's must-read novel." –Traci Hunter Abramson
Centuries ago, the Black Death shadowed the world, claiming the lives of tens of millions. Now, the world is on the brink of another scourge—and this time, it will be an extinction-level event . . .
Professor Mitch Pine knows all too well the history of epidemics, so the startling new information he's discovered has him racing to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Mitch has uncovered a startling pattern: dramatic environmental changes always occurred prior to devastating outbreaks, and current climate change may be such a catalyst. But before his plane lands, Mitch's journey takes a terrifying turn. He is intercepted by a woman who represents a dangerous faction whose interest in Mitch's research opposes his mission to save lives. To secure Mitch's cooperation, his research assistant is being held hostage. With so many lives on the line, Mitch embarks on a turbulent trip around the world, uncovering pieces of the puzzle until he ultimately holds the key to prevent—or precipitate—global devastation. Unless he can find a way to stop the lunatics behind his abduction, a plague the likes of which the world has never known will be unleashed.
Gregg Luke spent his childhood and young-adult life in Santa Barbara, California. He pursued his formal education in biologic sciences at SBCC, UCSB, and BYU. He completed his schooling at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, including a rotation with the Utah Poison Control Center. He currently practices clinical pharmacy in Logan, Utah. Gregg is a lover of all things science. He is a prolific reader, writer, and lecturer. He has eleven published novels, seven of which are Whitney Award finalists, and two novellas. You can find out more about Gregg's novels at greggluke.com.
