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Berton Roueche (1911–1994) was an American medical writer and novelist best known for his long-running 'Annals of Medicine' series in The New Yorker. His works often explored real-life medical mysteries and public health crises, blending scientific accuracy with narrative tension.
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Feral
A suspenseful novel by Berton Roueche, 'Feral' tells the story of a small American town terrorized by a rabies outbreak that spreads among animals and threatens to infect humans. The narrative follows the escalating panic and the efforts of local authorities and scientists to contain the epidemic before it spirals out of control.
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The Calm Before the Crisis
The novel opens in a small, peaceable town nestled in the American countryside. Life here carries a rhythm that feels timeless—neighbors nod in greeting, children ride bikes along quiet lanes, livestock graze under the supervision of trusted farmers. It is tranquil, and unremarkable in the best way....
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The Unmasking of the Threat
The veterinarian’s suspicions are confirmed when laboratory results return positive for rabies in one of the animal brains he submits. That moment—quiet, procedural, and clinical—marks a turning point as profound as any physical explosion. The enemy has a name, and it is terrifying. The local author...
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About Berton Roueche
Berton Roueche (1911–1994) was an American medical writer and novelist best known for his long-running 'Annals of Medicine' series in The New Yorker. His works often explored real-life medical mysteries and public health crises, blending scientific accuracy with narrative tension.
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Berton Roueche (1911–1994) was an American medical writer and novelist best known for his long-running 'Annals of Medicine' series in The New Yorker. His works often explored real-life medical mysteries and public health crises, blending scientific accuracy with narrative tension.
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