The storyline for AIRBORNE came to me three and a half years ago. All I had was a what-if: A virus unleashed on an international flight.
The search to find experts who were willing to give me accurate information took another year. Along the way, God placed the right people in my path:
- A woman and new friend whose doctorate is in microbiology and immunology.
- A man who trains flight attendants for the airline that I envisioned in my story.
- A pilot who not only flies for my designated airline but is also a suspense and thriller writer.
- The amazing people and resources of the CDC.
- The wisdom and guidance of the FBI.
Tyndale House Publishers saw my passion for AIRBORNE. This book was completed and edited before COVID-19 spread across our globe.
Here’s the book’s summary:
Heather Lawrence’s long-awaited vacation to Salzburg wasn’t supposed to go like this. Mere hours into the transatlantic flight, the Houston FBI agent is awakened when passengers begin exhibiting horrific symptoms of an unknown infection. As the virus quickly spreads and dozens of passengers fall ill, Heather fears she’s witnessing an epidemic similar to ones her estranged husband studies for a living—but this airborne contagion may have been deliberately released.
While Heather remains quarantined with other survivors, she works with her FBI colleagues to identify the person behind this attack. The prime suspect? Dr. Chad Lawrence, an expert in his field . . . and Heather’s husband. The Lawrences’ marriage has been on the rocks since Chad announced his career took precedence over his wife and future family and moved out.
As more victims fall prey days after the initial outbreak, time’s running out to hunt down the killer, one who may be closer to the victims than anyone ever expected.
My mission then and now is to show a story that weaves hope, reality, and the sacrificial work of first responders when a deadly virus spreads through innocent people.
My prayer is people will experience God’s presence during our current global crisis. Will you join me in that prayer?
Airborne is recommended for fans of the following:
- Romantic Suspense
- Christian Fiction
- FBI Crime Solving Novel
- Clean Romance
If you enjoyed this novel, you may also be interested in DiAnn’s other stand-alone reads!