It is one of humanity's most comforting self-delusions to trust that it can't happen here, it can't happen now. Throughout history great civilisations have risen only to fall. A pandemic is sweeping the earth. In a world where organisation is rapidly descending into chaos and animals lay siege to human populations only one person has the means to reverse the evolutionary jump and restore human supremacy to the planet. The battle to prevail is seen through the eyes of virologist Lily Harper as she tries to ensure a lasting future for all mankind. Second edition includes end note and new cover.