A Quiet Contagion

In A Quiet Contagion, a tragic event from 1957 intertwines with a modern investigation, revealing deep secrets and connections that threaten more lives.

In A Quiet Contagion, the narrative unfolds across six decades, weaving together the lives of seven individuals bound by a chilling secret. The story begins in 1957, when a catastrophic incident at a pharmaceutical lab in Coventry shakes the foundations of a young man's summer job. Sixteen-year-old Wilf finds himself entangled in a web of deception, as the event is deemed too dangerous to disclose. The need for secrecy looms large, setting the stage for a haunting mystery that will echo through the years.

Fast forward to 2017, when Wilf's unexpected death sends shockwaves through his family. His granddaughter, Phiney, grapples with the loss while uncovering the truth behind his tragic leap from a railway bridge. The only witness to this event, journalist Mat Torrington, joins Phiney and Wilf's wife, Dora, in their pursuit of answers. As they delve deeper into the past, it becomes increasingly evident that the threads connecting Wilf's summer job and his death are far more intricate than they initially appeared.

The investigation reveals a chilling connection between the past and the present, raising the stakes as Phiney, Mat, and Dora race against time to uncover the truth. With each revelation, they must confront the possibility that Wilf is not the only casualty of this unspeakable secret. A Quiet Contagion explores themes of loss, resilience, and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones.