The last vial by Sam McClatchie

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Author McClatchie, Sam, 1915-
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title The last vial
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1960.
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Last Vial" by Sam McClatchie is a science fiction novel written in the late 20th century. The story revolves around the rapid spread of a new and mysterious epidemic, impacting both the health of the population and the research efforts of a dedicated laboratory team. The main character, Dr. John Macdonald, finds himself caught between unraveling the mysteries of this virus and managing personal relationships amid the chaos. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dr. Macdonald as he returns to the laboratory after a vacation, only to discover that a flu epidemic has suddenly escalated in his absence. He quickly learns that the epidemic may be connected to a new strain of virus that exhibits unusual characteristics. As he navigates through interactions with colleagues, we get a glimpse into the laboratory's intense environment and the urgency to understand the implications of this outbreak. Early signs suggest that the flu may cause serious reproductive issues, raising alarms about potential sterilization for those affected, ultimately leading to a fear of significant societal consequences. The tension between scientific inquiry and the looming threat of a public health crisis sets the stage for a gripping narrative ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Epidemics -- Fiction
Subject Cold War -- Fiction
Subject Biological warfare -- Fiction
Subject Pathologists -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72589
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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