A chilling thriller that unfolds with the discovery of a deadly microorganism from outer space, threatening all life on Earth. When a U.S. satellite crashes in a remote part of Arizona, the race to contain the Andromeda strain begins before it leads to a global pandemic. A team of scientists must work against the clock in a high-tech, high-stakes government facility to understand and stop the extraterrestrial virus, facing not only the unknown entity but also governmental secrecy and potential sabotage. Michael Crichton masterfully blends scientific detail with relentless pacing to create a classic of suspense and speculative fiction.