Books like Vector by Robin Cook
When a resentful Russian ex‑technician, who once worked on the USSR’s biological weapons program, returns to the United States, he resolves to strike back at the nation he feels has denied him the American dream. Armed with expert knowledge and a sinister plan, he aims to unleash a modern bioweapon upon the streets of New York City. Before he can carry out his final act of vengeance, he must conduct cruel experiments on unsuspecting victims, setting off a dangerous chain of events that places the city in peril.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Health & Medicine/Medical Science
Authors: Robin Cook
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