Infected Author:Gregg Luke 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 disc... more »overy: 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 eco-terrorism. 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.« less