As head of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Laura Regan is one of the world's foremost authorities on viral and bacteriological study. Having dedicated her career to halting the spread of infectious disease, she has always considered herself one of the good guys. But when her research partner is murdered and Laura is blamed for the crime, she finds herself at the heart of a vast and deadly conspiracy. Aided by three rogue federal agents who believe the government is behind the frame-up, Laura must evade law enforcement, mercenaries, and a team of cyber-detectives who know more about her life than she does-all while trying to expose a sinister plot that will impact the lives of every American... Set in the Orwellian present, THE HOMELAND DIRECTIVE is a modern-day political/medical thriller from Robert Venditti (creator & writer of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel THE SURROGATES). Part Tom Clancy, part Michael Crichton, and all high-octane suspense, THE HOMELAND DIRECTIVE confronts one of the vital questions of our time: In an era when technology can either doom or save us, is it possible for personal privacy and national security to coexist?