The Plague

The Plague is a science fiction novel by Teddy Keller, written in the early 1960s. The story centers on a mysterious epidemic that exclusively affects the citizens of the United States, creating a sense of urgency among military and health authorities to uncover its origins and find a solution. Set within the tense confines of a Pentagon office, the narrative follows Sergeant Major Andrew McCloud as he navigates chaos and panic in a race against time to manage the crisis. The novel highlights themes of bureaucracy and the human response to emergencies.