Darwin's Radio: A Novel

Christopher Dicken, a virus hunter, pursues a mysterious disease affecting only pregnant women, which consistently causes miscarriage. His investigation leads him across the globe through rumors, government cover-ups, and deaths. When he finds the source, the truth proves far stranger and more dangerous than anticipated: something dormant in human DNA for millions of years is awakening. Molecular biologist Kaye Lang has devoted her career to studying ancient retroviruses embedded in the human genome, theorizing they could become active again. When Dicken's discovery becomes public knowledge, Lang's theory transforms into terrifying reality. As the disease spreads toward epidemic proportions, Dicken and Lang must work together to solve an evolutionary puzzle that will shape humanity's future—if one exists at all.