Praise for The Speckled Monster:

"For those who take their medicine with an air of mayhem."
-Kirkus Reviews

"Writing in a compelling, almost novelistic voice, Carrell details two 18th-century figures who struggled valiantly against smallpox. The disease becomes a character in the book, claiming the poor, the rich and the royal without distinction."
-USA Today

"Highly engrossing…Carrell tells this gripping story with ardor and skill."
-Smithsonian

"A timely, gripping, and often exciting account of the efforts of two people, both survivors of smallpox, to combat the disease. … This is an outstanding medical thriller that both informs and inspires."
-Booklist

"Jennifer Lee Carrell has brought smallpox back to life."
-Tucson Weekly

"Carrell makes these historical figures come alive…A fascinating read."
-Library Journal

"An intriguing story of a timely topic."
-Bookpage

"Jennifer Lee Carrell's book belongs with an elite list of historical novels."
-Medscape General Medicine