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"Ricardo's Virus" was written by William Tenn. Satirical science fiction writer known for blending humor with social commentary.

Ricardo's Virus

William Tenn

Ricardo's Virus

William Tenn

Ricardo's Virus is a science fiction novel by William Tenn, written in the early 1950s. Set on the planet Venus, it follows human colonists as they confront the perils of their new environment, particularly a lethal virus named after the first settler, Ricardo. The story emphasizes the struggle for survival and the urgent quest for a vaccine to protect the colonists from this deadly threat. The novel explores themes of resilience and the challenges of colonization in an alien world.