The Murder Plague: A Dystopian Thriller

by Scott Michael Powers

An engineered virus that attacks the brain leaks from a research lab and spreads quickly, causing infected people to go into psychotic rage. Before almost anyone knows what is happening, a well-armed America is terrorized by a pandemic of violence. Kanetha Wilson—friend of the first victim—is first to recognize that something is not as it seems. She inspires a small cadre of scientists and others into a breakneck, lonely, and lawless mission to identify and stop the murder plague. They must rebel against scientific and political establishments and public opinion hardened against taking pandemics seriously. More importantly, they must stay alive themselves, when crazed murderers maymight appear anywhere, and when madness might be only a breath away. Set in Orlando, Florida—where tourists from all over can quickly spread contagion— The Murder Plague is a dystopian thriller transpiring not long after the COVID crisis. Scott Michael Powers, author of the UFO-hunt thriller The Roswell Swatch, delivers a fast-paced tale full of suspense, riveting action, high stakes concerns for science and society, and heart. Read The Murder Plague and see what the next genetic engineering accident might cause, and what it might take to stop it.

279 pages, Paperback

Published February 7, 2024

Reviews

[Marbea Logan]

This was an awesome adventure of a dystopian thriller. I liked the fact the writer at least "tried", not to stereotype the black people in the story too bad lol. The writer was doing it's due diligence to keep every main character, and unsuspecting ones in there proper economical ethnically challenged spaces with respect. There's plenty of characters and scenarios galore for gore,foolery, and mayhem! And there's some geeky science stuff in there too!👍🏾

[Carla]

From the very beginning, The Murder Plague conjures a world where no one is safe and even the strong may not survive. Scott Michael Powers tells a frightening and realistic story of how easily life can deteriorate with a careless act. Compelling, three-dimensional characters give substance to a world that has changed beyond recognition. I couldn’t put it down. Excellent read

[Becky Klauer]

Holy crap!

The Murder Plague should join the rest of the books and movies about viruses, human behavior, and unexpected outcomes. Full of great descriptions of situations and human interaction, with medical, scientific, and law enforcement authorities thrown in...twists and unexpected turns up to the last word, I highly recommend this exciting read.

[Scott Shjefte]

Purchased this edition on March 28, 2024, from Amazon for free. Read Kindle book using Alexa audio asset. A near zombie-like plague that is our gun-killing in the US on steroids. Fight with government bureaucracy blindness and public hostilities.

[Sam]

I did really like this story! A completely mad dystopian thriller, well written, good levels of tension & action, you can feel the stress on behalf of the characters! Good ideas, lightly amusing at points, a really good fun read which I did really enjoy! I do recommend!