The Cobra Event A Novel
The Cobra Event A Novel by Richard Preston is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on August 29, 1998. This 448-page work presents a gripping narrative centered around a series of mysterious deaths linked to a deadly pathogen. As the story unfolds, readers follow Dr. Alice Austen, a medical pathologist at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, who uncovers the chilling connections between these incidents and grapples with the implications of a potential outbreak.
In this novel, Preston explores themes of medical suspense and the intricacies of disease detection. The narrative delves into the urgency and tension surrounding the investigation as Dr. Austen races against time to understand the nature of the threat. With elements of thriller and suspense, the book engages readers in a world where science and human drama intersect, making it a thought-provoking exploration of medical crises.
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“One of those books you literally can’t put down . . . makes The Hot Zone virus—far away in a rainforest—look like no big deal.”—Detroit Free Press
Five days ago, a homeless man on a subway platform died in agony as startled commuters looked on. Yesterday, a teenager started having violent, uncontrollable spasms in art class. Within minutes, she too was dead.
Dr. Alice Austen is a medical pathologist at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. What she knows is that the two deaths are connected. What she fears is that they are only the beginning. . . .
“Manages to grab you with the authenticity of its scientific detective work and haunt you with its sheer plausibility.”—Entertainment Weekly
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