Pandemic
Authors: Daniel Kalla
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Pandemic
Pandemic
"Pandemic
is a totally compelling novel, one of those rare thrillers that lays out a scenario that is not only possible, but terrifyingly probable."
is a totally compelling novel, one of those rare thrillers that lays out a scenario that is not only possible, but terrifyingly probable."
Douglas Preston, author of
Relic
and
The Codex
Relic
and
The Codex
"Pandemic
is fast, fierce and frightening. Kalla delivers a shot of adrenaline in a medical thriller that really thrills."
is fast, fierce and frightening. Kalla delivers a shot of adrenaline in a medical thriller that really thrills."
Don Winslow, author of
California
Fire
and The
Life and Death of BobbyZ
California
Fire
and The
Life and Death of BobbyZ
"At last! A new thriller writer worthy to join the Ludlum, DeMille, LeCarre club. Not just a great read, a real treat."
--Beverly Swerling, author of
City of Dreams: A Novel of Nieuw Amsterdam
and Early Manhattan
City of Dreams: A Novel of Nieuw Amsterdam
and Early Manhattan
NOTE:
If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as "unsold and destroyed" to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this "stripped book."
If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as "unsold and destroyed" to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this "stripped book."
This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
PANDEMIC
Copyright
(c)
2005 by Daniel Kalla
(c)
2005 by Daniel Kalla
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or portions thereof, in any form.
A Tor Book
Published by Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Published by Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Tor(r) is a registered trademark of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC.
ISBN 0-765-35084-X
EAN 975-0765-35084-8
First edition: February 2005
Printed in the United States of America
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For my girls ... Cheryl, Chelsea, and Ashley
Acknowledgments
It's a long and occasionally bumpy road from glimmer of idea to published novel, but I can't imagine a more fun ride. Along the way, so many people have generously lent their time. ideas, and moral support that I haven't the space to name everyone, but I do need to recognize a few in print.
I am fortunate to be blessed with several good friends-cum-readers, but I would like to single out the most dedicated and burdened of the bunch, including Dave Allard, Rob King, Duncan Miller, Geoff Lyster, Kirk Hollohan, Bin Lim, Jeremy Etherington, Jeff Jacobs, Alisa Weyman, Chiara Hnatiuk, Brooke Wade, and Alec and Theresa Walton. For the medical background, I relied heavily on the advice of an excellent microbiologist, Dr. Marc Romney. And I am so grateful to have found terrific mentors in Beverly and Bill Martin (of
agentresearch.com
) and Michael McKinley, whose generous advice proved invaluable. Of all the readers in my corner, though, the one who went farthest above and beyond the call was Kit Schindell. Her tireless reading and re-reading, insightful feedback, and gentle steering ensured that I got the story as right as I could. Thanks, Kit!
agentresearch.com
) and Michael McKinley, whose generous advice proved invaluable. Of all the readers in my corner, though, the one who went farthest above and beyond the call was Kit Schindell. Her tireless reading and re-reading, insightful feedback, and gentle steering ensured that I got the story as right as I could. Thanks, Kit!
I would like to acknowledge Susan Crawford for bringing my manuscript to Tor, where thanks to people like Paul Stevens, David Moench, Seth Lerner, and especially Tom Doherty--a publisher whose hands-on approach exceeded all expectations--I was made to feel very much at home. A special thank you goes to my marvelous editor, Natalia Aponte, who has patiently guided this neophyte through the process of publication while helping to make the novel that much better.
Finally, I could not have done this without the unwavering support of my family. My wife Cheryl's honest feedback and resolute belief in me kept me balanced and focused as I wrote. My brother Tony has been a key advocate for this book. My brother Tim and sisters-in-law, Becca and Tammy, along with the rest of my extended family and in-laws all provided much needed encouragement and support. And none of this would have been possible without the guidance and love of my parents, Judy and Frank.
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