Alpha-Gal

Alpha-Gal is speculative fiction novel, like Daniel Suarez's "Kill Decision" or Rachel Sparks' "Resistant": set in the modern world, showing the terrifyingly plausible consequences of real-world biotechnology.

The story is inspired by a real-world tick-borne disease named Alpha-gal. Victims who eat red meat suffer severe hives, vomiting, choking, and swelling of face, hands, and throat. Some victims are triggered by touching leather, and even smelling smoke from barbecuing meat. It has no cure, and lasts for years or life. The perfect weapon for a vegan terrorist. And, the perfect foundation for an action scifi thriller novel with broad appeal.