The Machine Plague wipes out five billion people, forcing Earths survivors to live at an altitude above ten thousand feet. The only hope for the human race is a scientist aboard the International Space Station, who is desperate to cure the plague. One of the best debut novels in years.--David Brin. Original.

Reviews

"Carlson has crafted an exceptional, gripping debut that exposes the worst and best of humanity while maintaining a constant tension level that will keep the pages turning to the very end. The personal and political machinations are credible, the characters are well developed and the climax satisfying. This apocalyptic view of nanotechnology provides plenty to think about."
-MonstersandCritics.com

"An epic of apocalyptic fiction: harrowing, heartfelt and rock-hard realistic. A cautionary tale. Not to be missed." -James Rollins, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Judas Strain" "Part Michael Crichton, part George Romero, Jeff Carlson's "Plague Year" is deft and compelling, full of high-altitude chills." -E. E. Knight, national bestselling author of "Valentine's Exile" "Frightening, plausible and action-packed, Plague Year is one of the best debut novels in years...Jeff Carlson packs riveting storytelling with a lot of fresh ideas." -David Brin, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Kiln People" "A grim and fascinating new twist on the post-holocaust story, unlike anything I've read before." -Kevin J. Anderson, "New York Times" bestselling co-author of "Hunters of Dune" "Jeff Carlson is a terrific writer and "Plague Year" is a marvelous book, full of memorable characters, white-knuckle scenes, and big ideas. Get in on the ground floor with this exciting new author." -Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of "Rollback" ""Plague Year "proposes a frightening new nanotech catastrophe, and uses it as a crucible to explore the best and worst of human nature. Tightly written and well-told." -Robert Charles Wilson, Hugo and Aurora Award-winning author of "Axis and Spin"