Carroll strictly off limits to the public, plum island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, ponds and the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. Oct 25, 20 michael carroll, author of the bestselling book, lab 257. Established after the second world war in part by an operation paperclip nazi recruit it has been involved in developing biological weaponry for decades. Carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. According to carrolls book, the island and laboratory are also home to slipshod. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Lab 257 proves that scientific fact on plum island can indeed be stranger than science fiction. That the united states government engaged in dangerous biological research during world war ii will come as no surprise to americans jaded by revelations of secret. Lab 257 lab 257 audiobook, by michael christopher carroll. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ. May 10, 2011 one author, michael carroll, wrote a 2004 book called lab 257. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island in the shadow of new york city is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore. One of the best pieces of investigative reporting youll read this year.
The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of plum island. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ laboratory paperback august 9, 2005 by michael c. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory hardcover february 17, 2004. For a book about biology and history, lab 257 reads more like modern horror, or maybe even a thriller. Carroll michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum.
While i took it most of it with a grain of salt as one is wont to do with conspiracy theories, especially regarding mutants washing up on a nearby beach, it did make me quite. Many of the assertions and accusations made in the book are counter to the governments position and have been criticized and challenged. Michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. First of all, the author is a lawyer, and obviously has no understanding of the sciencemedical stuff he. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ. Aug 30, 2007 michael christopher carroll is a lawyer who spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. He is best known for his series of superhero novels the new heroes and for his romantic fiction under the name jaye carroll. For a quiet outing where the air is a real tonic to a rundown man or.
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For the first time, lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations on virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between plum island, lyme disease, and the deadly west nile virus. I became interested in the subject after seeing an episode of jesse venturas conspiracy theory about plum island. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory carroll, michael c on. Michael carroll books list of books by author michael carroll.
About the author michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ laboratory pdf for free the author of the book. A native of long island and an avid outdoorsman, carroll is now general counsel of a new yorkbased. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory hardcover feb. Lab 257 written by michael christopher carroll is about plum island, which is near long island, new york and connecticut. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ laboratory by michael c. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Apr 02, 2004 thats the word that comes to mind when reading michael carroll s thoroughly nervewracking book, lab 257 william morrow, about the federal germ facility on plum island. The explosive true story of fraud, embezzlement, and government betrayal at the cdc by james ottar grundvig. A native of long island and an avid outdoorsman, michael is now general counsel of a new yorkbased finance company. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Lab 257 is located on plum island off the eastern edge of long island.
A native of long island and an avid outdoorsman, carroll is now general counsel of a new yorkbased finance company. Yes, the author makes the case that lyme disease was spread originally from plum island, and. Aug 09, 2005 michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory in which he asserts, among other things, that plum island created lyme disease, and even caused a 1975 outbreak of it.
It began as an army institution but is currently under the aegis of homeland security, having spent most of the last few. The book takes a look into the secret world of plum island and the connections between deadly diseases that have migrated into the population. Michael christopher carroll author michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. What do these 37 authors know about vaccines that you dont. Mike carroll has the uncanny ability to transport the reader inside the frightening world of plum island. Michael carroll books list of books by michael carroll. See all books authored by michael carroll, including new jersey noir, and stronger. Carroll also suggested that other outbreaks on the mainland were caused by plum island. For the first time, lab 257 takes you deep inside this secret world and presents startling revelations including virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns, infected workers who were denied assistance in diagnosis by plum island brass, the periodic flushing of contaminated raw sewage into area waters, and the insidious connections between plum. The book advances the idea that lyme disease outbreaks have originated at plum island and.
Carroll is available at in several formats for your ereader. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ laboratory carroll, michael c. Jul 06, 2017 lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory, was back on the east coast, vacationing with his. Oct, 2009 michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory by michael c. Lab 257 by michael christopher carroll overdrive rakuten. Michael owen carroll born 21 march 1966 is an irish writer of novels and short stories for adults and children. Lab 257 claims errors at the facility caused lyme disease.
Strictly off limits to the public, plum island is home to virginal beaches, cliffs, forests, pondsand the deadliest germs that have ever roamed the planet. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory michael christopher carroll, author. A native of long island and an avid outdoorsman, carroll is now general counsel. The book also probes whats in store for plum islands new. Today, as one of the workers said to me, mike, two eskimos in a kayak. If you lost sleep after reading the hot zone, then michael christopher carrolls laab 257 will keep you awake all night. Carroll image from his site lab 257 is located on plum island off the eastern edge of long island. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ laboratory by michael c carroll at indigo. Carroll 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Building 257, also known as lab 257, was a united states biological warfare research. It shows that the seemingly bucolic island on the edge of the largest population center in the united states is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore. It shows that the seemingly bucolic plum island, on the edge of the largest population center in the united states, is a ticking biological time bomb that none of us can safely ignore. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory michael c carroll isbn.
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