The Virus Is Back. The Clock Is Ticking. And This Time, The Whole World Is At Risk …A Gripping Thriller About The Search For A Lethal Contagion – perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton 'Brilliantly written, with amazing characters…a totally superb read.' Two years on from uncovering a terrifying conspiracy of rogue scientists, all Kate Maddox wants is to lead a normal life with her partner Paul and son Jack. But then a face from the past turns up, bringing chilling news.A devastating new strain of the virus that killed Kate’s parents is loose in L.A. – and when a bomb rips through a hotel killing many top scientists, it becomes clear someone will do anything to stop a cure being found.While Paul goes on the hunt for answers, Kate finds herself in a secret laboratory in the heart of California, desperately seeking a way to stop the contagion. But time is running out and soon it will be too late to save their loved ones, themselves, and the world… 'Brilliantly written, with amazing characters…a totally superb read.'