The Hate Disease

The Hate Disease is a science fiction novel by Murray Leinster, written in the early 1960s. It follows Dr. Calhoun, a medical officer aboard the Med Ship 'Esclipus Twenty,' as he investigates a health crisis on the planet Tallien Three, where a mysterious epidemic is transforming inhabitants into violent beings known as 'paras.' The story explores themes of insanity and survival amidst societal collapse, as Calhoun navigates the dangers posed by the paras and the panic of the remaining 'normals.' This work highlights the intersection of medicine and extraterrestrial challenges in a speculative setting.