The Andromeda Strain

*The Andromeda Strain* is a science fiction novel by Michael Crichton about a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that crashes to Earth in a satellite. When a small town’s residents die suddenly, a team of scientists is called to investigate. They race against time to understand the microbe's unique properties and develop a way to stop it, as it has the potential to cause a catastrophic pandemic. The story explores the challenges of scientific discovery, containment, and the unknown dangers posed by alien life forms.