Fifth Horseman

During the worst drought in memory, a ruthless international conspiracy unleashes Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as weapons of mass destruction. This deadly poison contaminates the vital waters of the Euphrates River, killing thousands and threatening the lives of millions more. Breeding out of control, the mysterious organism spreads rapidly, endangering the water supply of entire nations and raising the horrific prospect of an all-out Mid-East War. But the world itself is in danger as well, for the lethal organism possesses terrifying capabilities that even its murderous creators didn't anticipate . . . .

In desperation, the White House summons an expert who patrols the dirtiest, most toxic beat on earth: environmental detective Dr. Michael Zammit. Head of the cutting-edge International Environmental Response Team, Zammit has faced both radioactive waste and hired thugs in his tumultuous career, but can he -- even with his hand-picked team of scientific masterminds -- find a way to save the planet from the greatest threat humanity has ever known?

"The Fifth Horseman is a high-tech spellbinder. I can't wait for the next one."-Clive Cussler

"The Fifth Horseman is a thrill-a-minute ride. Richard Sherbaniuk combines his impressive knowledge of biology, environmental science, and world history in an enormously entertaining tale of planetary disaster."-Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Apprentice

Geneticists use the code name "The Fifth Horseman" to refer to the most-feared scenario known to science: the dangers posed by Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Recent progress in genetic engineering means the possibilities for genetic manipulation-by scientists or by terrorists-are endless and horrifying.

During the worst drought in memory, a ruthless international conspiracy unleashes GMOs as weapons of mass destruction. These deadly organisms rapidly contaminate vital waters, killing thousands and threatening the lives of millions more. The Fifth Horseman is unleashed.

In desperation, the White House summons an expert who patrols the most toxic beat on earth: Dr. Michael Zammit. Head of the cutting-edge International Environmental Response Team, even Zammit finds himself desperate to find a solution before time runs out . . .

Richard Sherbaniuk is an environmental consultant, classical scholar, and historian. He specializes in analyzing geo-political crises and new technologies, and advises governments and corporations, domestic and international, on environmental protection issues. He collects antiques, paintings, and sculpture, and travels widely in Europe and the Middle East. The Fifth Horseman is his first novel.