Pandemic

[close] You've heard of Swine Flu. You've heard of bat flu. But then, a bat, infected with bat flu, was eating a grape, and it fell into a pen that held swine, one of which was infected with swine flu. The infected pig ate the grape, and contracted the bat flu. Then the pig was shipped to a slaughter house and was turned into food. Someone shook hands with the chef that had prepared the infected meat and then she came home, infecting everyone she came into contact with. Pretty soon an epidemic broke out. But now, a new disease, one even more deadly and more serious than the swine/bat flu virus.

[close] Techno-thrillers explore the ramifications of emerging technology, science, or natural phenomena in a story where your pulse races to thriller intensity at least briefly. The genre tends toward the relatively near-reaching possibilities of sci-fi, and usually includes enough technical detail/explanation to satisfy your inner geek. This is not your classic crime mystery novel. Not a galaxy far, far away. Not a fantasy. Nothing magical. Plausible physics on/near Earth in roughly the near present/future. It can be also be non-fiction, or yes, sometimes it can indeed be rather far-fetched.    

[close] During the school closures, share book ideas with the group. No judgments.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.