AboutSue Kayton Expertise Engineer who has read thousands of science fiction books and short stories. Can recommend stories on specific subjects and comment on technical feasibility. Especially good at older out-of-print books and authors.
Expert: Sue Kayton Date: 3/27/2008 Subject: find a book
Question I'm looking for a book I read about 23 years ago. The contents of the book involved Astronauts who contracted a virus in space and landed in the desert. The virus was contracted be them scratching themselves. Two females in the book managed to get out and went to a bikie commune and spread the virus through there. It ended with one survivor jumping in a truck and heading towards a city.
To my memory this is correct however it may be a little different as it was such a long time since I read it. I would love to know the author and title so that I can track the book down. Thank you
Answer There are thousands of similar stories about a plague spreading from astronauts. I don't remember this one specifically. My favorite such story is The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton. Sorry I dont' remember the one you asked about. Try googling some of the key words.
