Plague Ship A Dystopian Plague Classic Author:Andre Norton A Dystopian Plague Classic! Swine Flu?....Fast-moving suspense tale of a space freighter is full of unusual detail and unexpected turns. Lured by exotic gems, the space trader Solar Queen lands on the little-known planet of Sargol, only to find the ruthless Inter-Solar Company there ahead of them. Adapting quickly to the culture of Sargol's fel... more »ine inhabitants, the crew of the Queen beat out their rivals and successfully make a deal with the natives. But soon after takeoff, the Queen's crew is stricken with a plague, and they are now banned from landing on any inhabited planet. Will the Queen's crew be condemned to drift forever through space? Early SF fun, but at the same time very current considering the many governments & agencies are considering forced vaccinations or quarantine. Once again, SF foreshadows the future.« less