Pandemic

Published in the early 1960s, 'Pandemic' by Jesse F. Bone is a science fiction novel that explores the aftermath of a devastating virus, Thurston's Disease, which has ravaged the human population. Set in a research institute, the story follows Dr. Walter Kramer and his assistant Mary Barton as they navigate the challenges of finding a cure while coping with personal losses. The narrative highlights themes of hope and resilience amid despair, culminating in a surprising breakthrough related to smoking that could lead to a treatment.