The two scientists decide to confront the auto makers with Jorge's extensive research and statistics, and try to get them to provide a safe exit method for people who become trapped due to immersion. The auto makers just laugh at them, and when they persist by going to the media, bad things begin to happen in their personal lives to discourage them from their mission. Peter's career begins a downward spiral.

By the time they manage to gain a second interview with the auto safety board, Jorge has become extremely angered and vindictive toward them, and plants a virus bomb to be released in the safety board's meeting room. The virus turns out to be the bird virus, and it's not supposed to be able to leave that room....but it does. New cases of the deadly bird flu become epidemic. Can the virus be stopped?

This novel was written in the form of journal entries by Dr. Peter Mallow, and is can't-put-down engrossing. The suspense escalates to fever pitch, and comes to an unexpected climax in this very satisfying novel. Dr. Paul Boor is a very talented writer who has found his niche. I am definitely a fan.