Best Books About Ebola

From Richard Preston's terrifying account of the 1989 Reston incident to David Quammen's definitive work on animal-to-human spillover — these are the books that best explain Ebola, why outbreaks keep happening, and what the world must do to stop them.

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Research

Landmark peer-reviewed Ebola studies — the PALM trial, Ervebo, virology.

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Outbreak History

Every major outbreak from 1976 to the active 2026 novel variant.

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2026 Outbreak

Active DRC Ituri Province outbreak — no approved vaccine.

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Andy Wilcox, independent researcher and founder of Virus Questions

Andy Wilcox

Written and researched by Andy Wilcox, an independent researcher not a physician — his work is the product of disciplined primary-source research drawing on 30+ years as a consultant, operating executive, and investor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Last reviewed: June 2026