Parasite (2013) by Mira Grant/ Seanan McGuire is an interesting blend of techno-thriller, horror and SF. It features a near-future humanity made virtually disease-free by a gentle, genetically engineered parasite living symbiotically with its human hosts. It’s easy to figure out what can (and will) go wrong here, but it makes for a compelling and fast-paced reading nonetheless. Shortlisted for the 2014 Hugo Award Best Novel.
I’ve heard nothing but awesome things about this. Must read:-D
I have to say I’ve enjoyed but preferred the Newsflesh Trilogy. This one in some parts lacks internal consistency. But the whole idea is great and Seanan has done her research re: the scientific part. Now reading the sequel.
I have had this one waiting to be read for some time – I am trying to catch up with my backlist this year so you never know!
Lynn 😀
Let me know what you think about it when you do. 🙂