Bloodthirst is a science fiction novel by American author Jeanne Kalogridis (writing as J.M.

[1] The novel's story focuses on a manmade virus which causes its victims to suffer many of the characteristics of vampires, including light sensitivity and a thirst for blood.

Eventually, it is revealed that Tanis was an illegal biological warfare lab, run by a secret faction within Starfleet.

The story also focuses on a security officer, Stanger, who becomes infected after an attack by Dr. Adams.

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