Lab 257 blows the lid off the stunning true nature and checkered history of plum island. 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. Lab 257 was an exciting book about a secret government germ laboratory that ended up letting out a massive. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ laboratory to date about the book we now have lab 257. 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. A native of long island and an avid outdoorsman, carroll is now general counsel of a new yorkbased finance company. Lab 257 is a wakeup call to people to be more aware of. Lab 257 is located on plum island off the eastern edge of long island. Traub was chief of insel riems, a virological research institute in the baltic sea now known as the friedrich loeffler institute. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration.
The disturbing story of the governments secret germ laboratory. Many of the assertions and accusations made in the book are counter to the governments position and have been criticized and challenged. Even fewer can say whether it is inhabited, or why it doesnt exist on the map. The book probes whats in store for plum islands new owner, the department of homeland security, in this age of bioterrorism. Long island native and lawyer michael christopher carroll takes us on a shocking journey inside the notorious plum island biological research facility, and the trip is not an enjoyable one. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ. Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes. Carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. To contact michael christopher carroll andor to sign up on his email list, send an email to. Michael owen carroll born 21 march 1966 is an irish writer of novels and short stories for adults and children. Carroll returned to the practice of law after writing the book, and is now senior vice president and general counsel of medallion financial corp. Michael carroll books list of books by author michael. Im the clone that went bad, that brought shame on judge fargos legacy. Meet the author michael carroll mindfulness is our natural ability to remember that we are here, present fully in our lifealert, open and engaged.
Carroll is a very talented investigative writer and lab 257 is by far the most interesting and engaging piece of nonfiction that i have ever read. Download audiobooks written by michael carroll to your device. In the shadow of new york city lies an unimposing 840acre island unidentified on most maps. Jan 19, 2018 the island is an environmental disaster, says carroll, author of lab 257. Michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. Carroll returned to the practice of law after writing the book, and is now senior vice president and general counsel of. 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. The book advances the idea that lyme disease outbreaks have originated at plum island and. Will continued research at plum island result in even more contamination.
The book also suggests that lab 257 is responsible for unleashing diseases like lyme. 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. Lab 257 proves that scientific fact on plum island can indeed be stranger than science fiction. According to carrolls book, the island and laboratory are also home to. A native of long island and an avid outdoorsman, michael is now general counsel of a new yorkbased finance company. On the contrary, his book, endorsed by two exgovernors and hilary clinton, became a bestseller. Click here lab 257 discusses the possibility that plum island, an island just off the united states coastline near long island, has been used as a secret bioweapon facility. During the autumn of 20002001, due to the high energy solar cycle and its impact on people, cer. See all books authored by michael carroll, including new jersey noir, and stronger. Mike carroll has the uncanny ability to transport the reader inside the frightening world of plum island. Michael carroll books list of books by author michael carroll.
Oct, 2009 michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. Traub is known as the father of the plum island biological research lab, located 6 miles from old lyme, connecticut. Building 257, also known as lab 257, was a united states biological warfare research. I was the very best the academy of law ever turned out.
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Apr 19, 20 thats the word that comes to mind when reading michael carrolls thoroughly nervewracking book, lab 257, about the federal germ facility on plum island. Lab 257 by michael christopher carroll overdrive rakuten. May 10, 2011 but urban legends continue to propagate. Lab 257 takes you deep inside plum islands laboratories and presents startling revelations including virus outbreaks, biological meltdowns and the connections between plum island, lyme disease and the west nile virus.
Oct 25, 20 michael carroll, author of the bestselling book, lab 257. One author, michael carroll, wrote a 2004 book called 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. When michael carroll published lab 257 see q1 alleging that lyme disease was an accidental release from plum island, along with west nile fever and other diseases, the public did not accuse him of being mentally ill. Timeless teachings for awakening confidence, resilience, and creativity in the face of lifes demands.
Michael christopher carroll was a wall street corporate attorney before he went on a sabbatical to complete lab 257, a book that took seven years to research and write. Carroll 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Michael carroll, author of a bestselling book about u. Established after the second world war in part by an operation paperclip nazi recruit it has been involved in developing biological weaponry for decades. Apr 02, 2004 the mysterious lab off new yorks shore. First of all, the author is a lawyer, and obviously has no understanding of the sciencemedical stuff he. The excerpt below features a slogan from michael carrolls new book, fearless at work. Jul 06, 2017 lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with protecting present and future generations from preventable biological catastrophes. Lab 257 lab 257 audiobook, by michael christopher carroll. The disturbing story of the governments secret germ.
The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory carroll, michael c on. 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. Michael carroll, author of the bestselling book, lab 257. Thats the word that comes to mind when reading michael carrolls thoroughly nervewracking book, lab 257 william morrow, about the federal germ. Thats the word that comes to mind when reading michael carrolls thoroughly nervewracking book, lab 257, about the federal germ facility on plum island. The island sits off the eastern tip of long islands north fork and its home to some of the deadliest microbes festering on the planet. A reader of 2000 ad right from the very beginning, michael is the creat. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory, was back on the east coast, vacationing. About the author michael christopher carroll spent seven years researching and writing lab 257. Irish author michael carroll is a former chairperson of the irish science fiction association and has previously worked as a postman and a computer programmersystems analyst. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory by carroll, michael christopher isbn. Lab 257 claims errors at the facility caused lyme disease.
Lab 257 is a call to action for those concerned with. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory, was back on. The mysterious lab off new yorks shore apr 2, 2004. 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. He also writes judge dredd for 2000 ad and the judge dredd megazine.
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