Parasite

From New York Times bestselling author Mira Grant, a high-concept near-future thriller.

A decade in the future, humanity thrives in the absence of sickness and disease.

We owe our good health to a humble parasite - a genetically engineered tapeworm developed by the pioneering SymboGen Corporation. When implanted, the Intestinal Bodyguard worm protects us from illness, boosts our immune system - even secretes designer drugs. It's been successful beyond the scientists' wildest dreams. Now, years on, almost every human being has a SymboGen tapeworm living within them.

But these parasites are getting restless. They want their own lives . . . and will do anything to get them.

"The zombie novel Robert A. Heinlein might have written." (Sci-Fi Magazine on *Feed*)

"A masterpiece of suspense."

(Publishers Weekly on Feed (Starred Review))

"Deft cultural touches, intriguing science, and amped-up action will delight Grant's numerous fans." (Publishers Weekly on Deadline)

"Readers with strong stomachs will welcome this unusual take on the future." (Kirkus Reviews)

Mira Grant lives in California, sleeps with a machete under her bed, and highly suggests you do the same. Mira Grant is the pseudonym of Seanan McGuire - winner of the 2010 John W. Campbell Award for best new writer. Find out more about the author at www.miragrant.com or follow her on twitter @seananmcguire.