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The Cobra Event is a medical thriller novel by American writer Richard Preston, first published in 1997. It follows a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pathologist investigating a lethal fictional virus released in a bioterrorist attack in New York City. The novel combines a conspiracy-driven plot with detailed attention to infectious disease and public-health response, placing it within the biological-thriller tradition.
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What is The Cobra Event about?
Richard Preston’s 1997 medical thriller follows a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pathologist investigating a lethal fictional virus. The outbreak is connected to a bioterrorist attack in New York City.
Who wrote The Cobra Event?
The novel was written by American author Richard Preston. He is also known for nonfiction books about outbreaks and dangerous biological threats.
Is the virus in The Cobra Event real?
No. The central virus is fictional, although the novel uses real medical and public-health concerns to create its bioterrorism scenario.
What kind of novel is The Cobra Event?
It combines medical thriller, outbreak fiction, and bioterrorism suspense. The investigation focuses on pathology and public-health response rather than a conventional action-adventure plot.
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