The Viron Conspiracy: A Jake Scarne Action Thriller

The book that predicted a man-made pandemic

THE DEATH OF AN EXECUTIVE SPARKS A PROBE THAT UNCOVERS A DIABOLICAL INTERNATIONAL PLOT.

A prominent Chicago law firm asks Jake Scarne to look into a murder in Hawaii. The firm's client is the dead executive's widow - a woman who left Scarne at the altar years earlier Against the backdrop of his own personal turmoil, the dogged private eye is soon enmeshed in a conspiracy fueled by perverted science. And with thousands, perhaps millions, of lives at stake, Scarne learns that he is not the only one tracking biological terrorists.

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INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM

GREAT BRITAIN
THE END OF US (Cole Sudden Thriller): "Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable."
HOPE (Jake Scarne Thriller): "Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories."
SISTER (Alton Rhode Mystery): "Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end."

GERMANY
ALAS, PARIS (Thriller): "I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.

INDIA
THE VIRON CONSPIRACY (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.