The Mars Strain

Summary

When two Mars Colony astronauts discover the mysterious Mars Cube—proof of alien life—Earth’s scientific community prepares to study the artifact/their finding with unprecedented levels of attention and extreme caution. The primary choice to lead the Mars Cube’s Investigative Biology Division is Dr. Juliet Fulton, whose ground-breaking research at the Centers for Disease Control garnered global recognition, and whose expertise in handling the world’s most deadly bacteria and viruses makes her the perfect candidate. Ensconced in the world’s only Biosafety Level-5 Lab, her goal is to study the Cube’s findings without any outside distractions. But Jules’ plans are horrifyingly disrupted when—during the Cube's initial examination a plague of unprecedented magnitude is unleashed on Earth. Also at risk is the fate of the vulnerable Mars Colony—threatened not only by the plague, but underlying power struggles and financial greed. In a race against time and against the Mars Strain’s devastating impact, Juliet must rely on the few people she can trust—including the astronaut who brought this horror to life; the one man she never thought she'd see again. Alexia Chantel’s debut is a powerful balance of character- and plot-driven writing, featuring a—rare to the genre—female lead and a diverse cast. She has an advanced degree in Medical Laboratory Science She’s extremely promotable and articulate—and has a vivid imagination.