In a world ravaged by a mysterious virus, there may be few survivors. Follow Joan Herl and the first AI Computer SIMPOC as they navigate a future far beyond Earth.In the series "Virus/Earth II," the first book, "Virus-72 Hours to Live," tells of Earth dealing with a suspicious virus; source unknown. The Commander of the 5th Fleet, Admiral Monson, and the Commander of the Space Station Oasis, Joan Herl, face crises as the virus strikes. President Patterson is losing control of the country.Will the 5th Fleet continue to function, and will Joan have to abandon support for Earth's astronaut colonies on the Moon and Mars?The second book, "Virus-Human Remnants," continues humanity's battle. The Space Station Oasis is severely affected by the virus and is forced to evacuate to Earth, leaving the colonies on the Moon and Mars without support. Warlords take over the major cities, and President Patterson relocates the US Government to an aircraft carrier.Just as Earth's few survivors hope they may have survived the worst, the source of the virus appears, and they feel doomed.As the series progresses, the survivors are given an incredible gift that enables them to explore the vast universe around them. But with this gift comes great danger and challenges.