The End of October

In 'The End of October', Lawrence Wright crafts a gripping narrative about a deadly pandemic originating in Indonesia and spreading globally, particularly during the Hajj in Mecca.

The story follows epidemiologist Henry Parsons as he races to understand and combat the virus, while global relations deteriorate and societies face collapse.

The novel is both a thriller and a commentary on the interconnectedness of health, politics, and the environment.