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In the near future, a seemingly ordinary flu infection spreads worldwide, only to reveal a more sinister virus that forces humanity to confront unprecedented challenges. As the disease mutates and society reacts, the world is transformed, reshaping norms, institutions, and the very fabric of daily life. This science‑fiction exploration highlights the far‑reaching effects of a global epidemic and the resilience required to navigate a reinvigorated human experience.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: John Scalzi
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