Spasm

In Robin Cook's latest medical thriller, fan favorites Jack and Laurie temporarily leave their jobs, taking a much-needed break to assist Jack's former classmate in the quaint Adirondack town of Essex Falls. The local coroner is overwhelmed by a puzzling death and an outbreak of mysterious Alzheimer's-like cases, prompting the duo to investigate. As they settle into their accommodations, they uncover grim secrets that threaten the town's stability, turning their vacation into a chilling exploration of a deadly bioweapon.