The McClatchie, Sam 1915- creator Finlay, Virgil 1914-1971 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Last Vial" by Sam McClatchie is a science fiction novel written in the late 20th century. The story revolves around the rapid spread of a new and mysterious epidemic, impacting both the health of the population and the research efforts of a dedicated laboratory team. The main character, Dr. John Macdonald, finds himself caught between unraveling the mysteries of this virus and managing personal relationships amid the chaos. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dr. Macdonald as he returns to the laboratory after a vacation, only to discover that a flu epidemic has suddenly escalated in his absence. He quickly learns that the epidemic may be connected to a new strain of virus that exhibits unusual characteristics. As he navigates through interactions with colleagues, we get a glimpse into the laboratory's intense environment and the urgency to understand the implications of this outbreak. Early signs suggest that the flu may cause serious reproductive issues, raising alarms about potential sterilization for those affected, ultimately leading to a fear of significant societal consequences. The tension between scientific inquiry and the looming threat of a public health crisis sets the stage for a gripping narrative ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-01-02 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1960 Science fiction Epidemics -- Fiction Cold War -- Fiction Biological warfare -- Fiction Pathologists -- Fiction PS New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72589 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72589 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134658.0 72589