There are two kinds of readers: those who will enjoy reading this RIGHT NOW and those who need to stay far, far away. This prescient novel imagines a world struck by a novel virus that spawns a global pandemic. The Kongoli flu begins in Indonesia, and takes root when a single infected driver travels to the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that draws millions of Muslims from around the globe. All attempts to contain the virus are too little, too late. While the virus itself is the real star here, our hero is a CDC epidemiologist who endeavors first to contain and then cure the virus before it wipes out civilization as we know it. Wright credits his work as a journalist for the stunning resemblance of these fictional pages to real life right now.

Wright is a Pulitzer-winning journalist, and his investigative skills combined with compelling storytelling make for page-turning nonfiction reads. In this insider look at the Church of Scientology, Wright illuminates the church's esoteric beginnings, explains the illusive induction process, and shares how famous Hollywood stars end up joining. He asks interesting questions and makes fascinating connections across religion, pop culture, and the law in this thoroughly detailed exposé.