Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, a Deadly Disease

Name: Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, a Deadly Disease
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Book Synopsis: An award-winning investigative journalist's horrifying true crime story of America's deadliest drug contamination outbreak and the greed and deception that fueled it. Two pharmacists sit in a Boston courtroom accused of murder. The weapon: the fungus Exserohilum rostratum. The death count: 100 and rising. Kill Shot is the story of their hubris and fraud, discovered by a team of medical detectives who raced against the clock to hunt the killers and the fungal meningitis they'd unleashed. "Bloodthirsty" is how doctors described the fungal microbe that contaminated thousands of drug vials produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). Though NECC chief Barry Cadden called his company the "Ferrari of Compounders," it was a slapdash operation of unqualified staff, mold-ridden lab surfaces, and hastily made medications that were injected into approximately 14,000 people. Once inside some of its human hosts, the fungus traveled through the tough tissue around the spine and wormed upward to the "deep brain," our control center for balance, breath, and the vital motor functions of life. Now, investigative journalist Jason Dearen turns a spotlight on this tragedy--the victims, the heroes, and the perpetrators--and the legal loopholes that allowed it to occur. Kill Shot forces a powerful but unchecked industry out of the shadows.

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Step into the gripping true crime world with "Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, a Deadly Disease." Delve into the shocking and horrifying tale of America's deadliest drug contamination outbreak, unraveled by an award-winning investigative journalist. Explore the depths of greed and deception that fueled this tragic saga, captivating readers with every turn of the page.

Embark on a heart-pounding journey as two pharmacists find themselves at the center of a high-stakes courtroom drama in Boston, accused of murder. Discover how a lethal fungus, Exserohilum rostratum, becomes the sinister weapon in a death toll that continues to climb. "Kill Shot" unveils the devastating consequences of hubris and fraud, exposing the dark underbelly of a crime that shook the nation.

Uncover the chilling reality of the "bloodthirsty" fungus that seeped into drug vials from the notorious New England Compounding Center. Explore the shocking revelations behind NECC's facade of excellence, plagued by unqualified personnel, contaminated lab environments, and hastily manufactured medications. Witness the gripping narrative of approximately 14,000 individuals injected with tainted drugs, setting off a chain of catastrophic events.

Dive deep into the investigative prowess of medical detectives who race against time to hunt down the perpetrators responsible for the fungal meningitis outbreak. Join author Jason Dearen as he shines a spotlight on the tragic victims, the unsung heroes, and the legal loopholes that allowed this catastrophe to unfold. "Kill Shot" is a riveting exposé that thrusts a powerful yet unchecked industry into the glaring light of accountability.

Experience the gripping narrative of "Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, a Deadly Disease" and uncover the untold truths lurking beneath the surface. Immerse yourself in a tale of resilience, justice, and the fight against corporate malfeasance. Order your copy now and be captivated by a story that transcends the boundaries of crime reporting.

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