Contagion

By Teri Terry | Publisher: Charlesbridge

About the book

The first book in the spine-tingling Dark Matter trilogy about the frightening effects of a biological experiment gone wrong.

An epidemic is sweeping the country. Almost everyone will be infected. Almost everyone will die. . .


Young teen Callie was one of the rare few to survive the disease after being subjected to the so-called treatment. She was kidnapped and experimented upon at a secret lab that works with antimatter. When she breaks free of her prison, she unleashes a wave of destruction--the contagion.

Meanwhile her older brother, Kai, is looking for her. And his smart new friend Shay may hold the key to uncovering what truly happened--Shay was the last to see Callie alive. The problem is getting past the soldiers at the quarantine zone boundaries.

But even when reunited the teens must find the source of disease. Could Callie have been part of an experiment in biological warfare? Who is behind the research? Is there a cure?

Editions of Contagion

Hardcover
ISBN 9781580899895
Paperback
ISBN 9781623541361
EBook
ISBN 9781632898104

Read an Excerpt

The first book in the spine-tingling Dark Matter trilogy about the frightening effects of a biological experiment gone wrong.

An epidemic is sweeping the country. Almost everyone will be infected. Almost everyone will die. . .


Young teen Callie was one of the rare few to survive the disease after being subjected to the so-called treatment. She was kidnapped and experimented upon at a secret lab that works with antimatter. When she breaks free of her prison, she unleashes a wave of destruction--the contagion.

Meanwhile her older brother, Kai, is looking for her. And his smart new friend Shay may hold the key to uncovering what truly happened--Shay was the last to see Callie alive. The problem is getting past the soldiers at the quarantine zone boundaries.

But even when reunited the teens must find the source of disease. Could Callie have been part of an experiment in biological warfare? Who is behind the research? Is there a cure?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Contagion about?

The first book in the spine-tingling Dark Matter trilogy about the frightening effects of a biological experiment gone wrong.

An epidemic is sweeping the country. Almost everyone will be infected. Almost everyone will die. . .


Young teen Callie was one of the rare few to survive the disease after being subjected to the so-called treatment. She was kidnapped and experimented upon at a secret lab that works with antimatter. When she breaks free of her prison, she unleashes a wave of destruction--the contagion.

Meanwhile her older brother, Kai, is looking for her. And his smart new friend Shay may hold the key to uncovering what truly happened--Shay was the last to see Callie alive. The problem is getting past the soldiers at the quarantine zone boundaries.

But even when reunited the teens must find the source of disease. Could Callie have been part of an experiment in biological warfare? Who is behind the research? Is there a cure?

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Contagion?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

Where can I read a sample of Contagion?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781580899895

Is Contagion part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series The Dark Matter Trilogy

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Contagion?

Teri Terry

Who is the Publisher of the book Contagion?

Charlesbridge

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Contagion is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781580899895) and paperback(ISBN 9781623541361) and ebook(ISBN 9781632898104)

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