Viral
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2021].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
x, 418 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
Ashland Adult Fiction
COOK
Description
In this electrifying medical thriller from New York Times bestselling author Robin Cook, a family’s exposure to a rare yet deadly virus ensnares them in a growing danger to mankind—and pulls back the curtain on a healthcare system powered by profit and greed.
Trying to find some normalcy during the Covid-19 pandemic, Brian Murphy and his family are on a summer excursion in Cape Cod when his wife, Emma, comes down with concerning flu-like symptoms. But their leisurely return home to New York City quickly becomes a race to the local hospital as she suddenly begins seizing in the car. At the ICU, she is diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis, a rare and highly lethal mosquito-borne viral disease seemingly caught during one of their evening cookouts. Complicating the situation further, Brian and Emma’s young daughter then begins to exhibit alarming physical and behavioral symptoms, too.
Emma’s harrowing hospital stay becomes even more fraught when Brian receives a staggering hospital bill full of outrageous charges and murky language. To add insult to injury, his health insurance company refuses to cover any of the cost, citing dubious clauses in Brian’s policy. Forced to choose between the ongoing care of family and bills he can never pay, and furious at a shockingly indifferent healthcare system, Brian vows to seek justice. But to get to the bottom of the predatory practices targeting his loved ones and countless others, he must uncover the dark side of an industry that has strayed drastically from its altruistic roots—and bring down the callous executives preying on the sick and defenseless before the virus can claim even more people . . .
Trying to find some normalcy during the Covid-19 pandemic, Brian Murphy and his family are on a summer excursion in Cape Cod when his wife, Emma, comes down with concerning flu-like symptoms. But their leisurely return home to New York City quickly becomes a race to the local hospital as she suddenly begins seizing in the car. At the ICU, she is diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis, a rare and highly lethal mosquito-borne viral disease seemingly caught during one of their evening cookouts. Complicating the situation further, Brian and Emma’s young daughter then begins to exhibit alarming physical and behavioral symptoms, too.
Emma’s harrowing hospital stay becomes even more fraught when Brian receives a staggering hospital bill full of outrageous charges and murky language. To add insult to injury, his health insurance company refuses to cover any of the cost, citing dubious clauses in Brian’s policy. Forced to choose between the ongoing care of family and bills he can never pay, and furious at a shockingly indifferent healthcare system, Brian vows to seek justice. But to get to the bottom of the predatory practices targeting his loved ones and countless others, he must uncover the dark side of an industry that has strayed drastically from its altruistic roots—and bring down the callous executives preying on the sick and defenseless before the virus can claim even more people . . .
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Ashland Adult Fiction
COOK
Available
Sep 15, 2023
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Status
Last Check-In
Boulder Junction Adult Fiction
FIC COO
Available
Oct 24, 2023
Drummond Adult Fiction
F COO
Available
Jul 9, 2022
Hayward Adult And Young Adult Fiction
COO
Available
May 4, 2023
Manitowish Waters Adult Fiction
F Coo
Available
Oct 26, 2021
Presque Isle Adult Fiction
F Coo
Available
Dec 12, 2022
Spooner Adult Fiction
F COO
Available
Nov 9, 2023
Washburn Adult Fiction
FIC COO
Available
Mar 5, 2022
Winchester Mystery
M COO
Available
Winter Adult Fiction
F COO
Available
Oct 18, 2021
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593328293
Notes
General Note
"A novel"--Jacket.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-418).
Description
"In this electrifying new medical thriller from New York Times bestseller Robin Cook, a family's exposure to a rare yet deadly virus puts them at the center of a terrifying danger to mankind--and pulls back the curtain on a healthcare system powered by greed and corruption"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Cook, R. (2021). Viral. New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Cook, Robin, 1940-. 2021. Viral. New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Cook, Robin, 1940-, Viral. New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Cook, Robin. Viral. New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2021.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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