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Outbreak (Dr. Marissa Blumenthal, #1)

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Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Horror Science Fiction

by Robin Cook

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3.96 (48.4K ratings)
calendar_today 1987
description 340 pages

Outbreak by Robin Cook holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 48.4K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 340 pages.

About Outbreak

Murder and mystery reach epidemic proportions when a devastating plague sweeps the country.

Dr. Marissa Blumenthal of the Atlanta Centers for Disease Control investigates—and soon uncovers the medical world's deadliest secret.

Detail Value
Author Robin Cook
Published 1987
Pages 340
Genres Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 48,357

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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48.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, Outbreak is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.96
This Book
3.99
Science Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Outbreak?

Outbreak is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is Outbreak worth reading?

Based on 48.4K reader ratings, Outbreak has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Outbreak?

Outbreak has 340 pages.

Who wrote Outbreak?

Outbreak was written by Robin Cook. It was first published in 1987.

What is the ISBN for Outbreak?

The ISBN-13 for Outbreak is 9780425106880.0.

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