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George Brookes is a brilliant but reclusive plant biologist living on a remote Canadian island. After his mysterious death, the heirs to his estate arrive on the island, including his daughter Isabelle, her teenage children, and Jules Beecher, a friend and pioneer in plant neurobiology. They will be isolated on the frigid island for two weeks, until the next supply boat arrives.As Jules begins investigating the laboratory and scientific papers left by George, he comes to realize that his mentor may have achieved a monumental scientific breakthrough communication between plants and humans. Within days, the island begins to have strange and violent effects on the group, especially Jules who becomes obsessed with Georges journal, the strange fungus growing on every plant and tree, and horrible secrets that lay buried in the woods.
About the Author
A.J. Colucci is an author of science thrillers, stories that combine true, cutting-edge science with the adrenaline-rush a thriller. Her latest novel, SEEDERS, was described by #1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston as "Gripping and brilliantly original. " Her debut novel THE COLONY was given a starred review by Publishers Weekly and Booklist called it "a frightening combination of well-researched science and scenes of pure horror. " " I like to write about nature because it can be a brutal place - kill or be killed," said Colucci, "But it's also filled with a sort of beauty and logic that makes you wonder which species are truly evolved. Humans have a tendency to separate themselves from everything non-human. We consider ourselves above nature, not part of it. I think it's important to recognize what we have in common and gain a better understanding of all living creatures that share this planet. "A.J. spent 15 years as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor and writer for corporate America. Today she is a full-time author who lives in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters and a couple of adorable cats. A.J. is a member of International Thriller Writers.
