BEFORE 9/11...THERE WAS THE HEROIN VIRUS THAT TERRORIZED NEW YORK CITY WHEN AN INCURABLE virus shows up in the blood-stream of a dead young prostitute, New York City braces for a lethal epidemic caused by a new strain of heroin. As the death toll quickly mounts into the thousands, finding an antidote and destroying 3,000 kilos of the deadly drug becomes the task of the covert Elective Group. Led by its mastermind "Flowers" and its Military Liaison, David Alexander, an ex-Marine who because of a near-fatal battle injury now possesses super-human capabilities, a surprising cast of characters race the clock to stop the spread of this toxic plague before millions of unsuspecting people may die. "A fast-paced, suspense-filled adventure with many twists and turns that will keep you guessing right up to the very last chapter." Master storyteller, MELVYN NEIL DIAMOND has created a legacy of exciting fiction for all to enjoy. Readers can find all his books at Amazon.com. He and his editor-wife live in Palm Beach Gardens Florida.