Bubonic

A mutated, hyper-virulent strain of Yersinia pestis is disovered in a 14th century frozen tissue sample. The Bubonic plague. A routine analysis in a government laboratory in California makes the discovery. They proceed to destroy the original tissue and all live growth specimens. Unfortunately, a minor incident results in a human infection which gets out of control. A global plague ensues. The Black Death. And there is no minor variant. If you get infected, death is a certainty. Is the world doomed?

The Water Girls are a small cadre-initially only three young children-who help the sick and dying feel more comfortable before they die. People infected develop a nearly ravenous thirst before they die and the girls give them fresh cool water. To as many as they can. A last relief before death. It provides comfort, shows someone cares for them, and gives hope. Hope that the plague will end. That the dying and suffering will someday be over. And that despite the dying, people can still live, smile, and laugh.

The girls become friends in their purposes. And several adventures along the way lighten the underlying story. Demonstrating that there is always hope. Even when it seems like there is none. This book is for adults, young adults, and even older children. There is no foul language in the text.