About the Book

Deadly Ground

In a world ravaged by an indiscriminate viral outbreak, the rules of survival have been rewritten, and uncertainty reigns supreme. “Deadly Ground” plunges readers into the heart of this dystopian nightmare, where every moment is fraught with danger and every decision could mean the difference between life and death.

About The Author

Thomas Starbuck

Thomas W. Starbuck, the creative force behind “Deadly Ground,” embarked on a compelling journey of exploration and imagination back in 2006. With a keen eye on the real-world threats posed by Bird Flu and SARS viruses in Southeast Asia, Starbuck delved into the realm of speculative fiction to envision a world gripped by pandemic chaos. Central to his narrative was the enigmatic figure of AB, a chimeric individual embodying a fusion of virology and genetics expertise. Through AB’s eyes, readers are drawn into a gripping tale of survival and renewal, as the protagonist embarks on a quest to seek out survivors and chart a path towards repopulating Earth in the wake of devastation.

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Thomas W. Starbuck’s “Deadly Ground” Excites Readers at the San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books 2023

The science fiction adventure book “Deadly Ground” by Thomas W. Starbuck was displayed by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books. The book event occurred on August 19, 2023, at the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.

In “Deadly Ground,” a relentless virus sweeps across the United States, leaving just one survivor: AB, a brilliant scientist with an unwavering determination to rescue humanity from the brink of extinction.

The book plunges deep into the essence of the human spirit with a premise that will set readers’ pulses racing. AB, tirelessly working at the CDC, races against the relentless hands of time to craft a life-saving vaccine. The relentless and unforgiving virus claims every infected life, leaving the vaccine as humanity’s last glimmer of hope.

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