The COVID pandemic is arguably the most significant event to have occurred globally since the Second World War. The political and social decisions made by our leaders were extreme, and this book sheds light on what went on behind the scenes. Written by two award-winning journalists who covered the story from day one and haven't left a stone unturned in their examination of it, this is the definitive account of Australia's pandemic response. Well written and thoroughly researched, this is a surprising, gripping, and illuminating account