There are many terrorism thrillers. But few—if any—are based in reality like Quantico. Bestselling author Greg Bear, who worked with the government outlining bio-terrorism initiatives, has come to know the men and women of the FBI. This book represents a future that’s closer than we realize.

Join the discussions on the message board, help spread the word, and while you’re sprinting alongside agents Griffin, Rose, and Al-Husam, it’ll dawn on you…this could be our future.