Mother Nature: the world's most innovative killer.
Deep in the jungles of Venezuela, mycologist Dr. Julia Fatheringham is engrossed in her study of native fungi. But what begins as a standard research trip quickly spirals into chaos when her associate's erratic behavior results in his horrifying death. Soon, Julia makes a startling discovery: her partner was contaminated by an organism found only in insects. It alters the victim's mind in alarming ways . . . with an invariably deadly outcome. Julia is baffled by her discovery—this organism has never appeared in humans. It shouldn't be possible. There is only one terrifying conclusion: the infection has jumped species.
Now, in this remote corner of the world, a contagion of unparalleled horror rests in Julia's hands. But even as she works to contain the organism that could spell devastation of apocalyptic proportions, there are others with a different agenda. They've learned of her discovery and will go to any lengths to acquire a sample—there is good money to be had in ecoterrorism.
Armed only with her strength of mind and what courage she can gather, Julia prepares to battle the devastating scourge—and the terrorists determined to unleash it on humanity.
Gregg Luke spent his childhood and young-adult life in Santa Barbara, California. He pursued his formal education in biologic sciences at SBCC, UCSB, and BYU. He completed his schooling at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, including a rotation with the Utah Poison Control Center. He currently practices clinical pharmacy in Logan, Utah. Gregg is a lover of all things science. He is a prolific reader, writer, and lecturer. He has eleven published novels, seven of which are Whitney Award finalists, and two novellas. You can find out more about Gregg's novels at greggluke.com.
