A careless janitor at the National Institutes of Health spills a culture of DNA-altered virus then goes on a date with three stewardesses. By the time the disaster's discovered, it has spread world-wide and is unstoppable.
Most humans die within months, leaving scattered pockets of humanity in isolated areas.
A group in the Amazon Jungle near the Rio Negro, observes DNA-altered Macaques evolving swiftly into intelligent, articulate beings. Because of their remote location, the scientists and the indios there have time to prepare for the viral onslaught, which happens when a boat carrying refugees arrives. To hear a reading from this book, click on the cover above. Ardath Mayhar, at 68, is the author of thirty-nine published books, one of which is her collection of essays and workshops on writing. She is a book doctor, markets short stories, teaches for Writer's Digest School, lectures, and contnues to write novels, stories, and poetry.