Richard Preston
Richard Preston is the bestselling author of several thrillers including THE COBRA EVENT and THE HOT ZONE. A writer for The New Yorker since 1985, Preston is the only non doctor to have received the Centers for Disease Control's Champion of Prevention Award. He also holds an award from the American Institute of Physics. Preston lives outside of New York City.
Richard Preston is the bestselling author of several thrillers including THE COBRA EVENT and THE HOT ZONE. A writer for The New Yorker since 1985, Preston is the only non doctor to have received the Centers for Disease Control's Champion of Prevention Award. He also holds an award from the American Institute of Physics. Preston lives outside of New York City. See less
Richard Preston's Featured Books
Richard Preston book reviews
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The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story
by Kiseki, Oct 18, 2012
The scary truth about the supposed eradication of smallpox. Not a book to make you sleep well, but it's nice to know what's really out there. Read More
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The Cobra Event
Couldn't Put it Down
by Kiseki, Oct 18, 2012
Another of Preston's "can't put down" stories. He is probably the best - or at least most readable - writer on the subject of diseases and bio-weapons. Well researched. Read More
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The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring
Come meet our Giants!
by Ann A, Dec 2, 2011
Don't miss this story about the wild trees in California, Australia, and other locations plus the people who are dedicated to climbing, measuring these gigantic trees and trying to save the ones that ... Read More
