In the tense aftermath of the September 2001 terror attacks, a new wave of fear struck the nation: letters laced with deadly anthrax spores appeared in mailboxes across the United States. Five people lost their lives, dozens more were gravely injured, and a massive FBI operation—Amerithrax—was launched. Anthrax Killer takes readers into this gripping saga, chronicling the crime’s unfolding, the panic it unleashed, and the painstaking hunt for the person behind the spores.

At the heart of the book is Dr. Bruce Ivins, a seemingly unassuming microbiologist from Fort Detrick who would shock the world. Known for his vaccine research, Ivins became the FBI’s prime suspect after years of investigation and complex microbial forensics. Drawing from exclusive interviews, internal documents, and forensic analysis, the book explores his psychological unraveling—marked by obsession, erratic behavior, and whispers of a hidden life—concluding in a tragic and controversial suicide that left the country with both closure and doubt.

Anthrax Killer is more than a crime story—it’s a journey into the fragile intersection of science, security, and the human psyche. It questions whether justice was truly served and shines a light on the murky world of bioterror investigation, where evidence is microscopic and certainty elusive. For readers captivated by deep‑dive investigations like The Demon in the Freezer or Recounting the Anthrax Attacks, this is a haunting and essential exploration of one of the most chilling cases in modern American history.