Pandemic by Robin Cook is a medical thriller that follows Dr. Jack Stapleton, a forensic pathologist, as he investigates a mysterious death linked to a deadly virus. When a young woman suddenly collapses and dies in a New York City subway, Jack discovers unsettling similarities to past pandemics. His search for answers leads him into the controversial world of gene-editing and bioengineering, where scientific advancements may have unintended—and deadly—consequences.