THE DEMON UNDER THE MICROSCOPE From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazis Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug

Stephen Hoye has narrated his share of mysteries and thrillers, but the serial killer he describes in this well-researched nonfiction story is one of the most diabolical of all--the microscopic streptococcus bacteria, the indiscriminate executioner of millions of people. This story of the hunt for a synthetic antibiotic to combat this organism is packed with odd bits of trivia--for example, Hitler disliked animal testing--and heroic tales of colorful characters who doggedly pursued their quarry. Produced and read with the pacing of a suspense story, the 11 discs of this medical mystery are over before you can say, "Eureka!" R.W.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 07]