DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 29, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fact: "Kudzu," a rapidly growing and smothering pest plant, threatens Georgia's peach, pecan, and lumber industries. In an effort to eradicate the kudzu, the State of Georgia has contacted a biotech firm to create a new life form to solve this environment. Thus, The Coffee Bug was born. But what happens when this harmless "tool" mutates into a dangerous menace? Find out as author Hunter Silvastorm spins a gripping suspense thriller that will leave readers hanging on the edge of their seats!
When a biotech firm that specializes in solving environmental problems is asked to produce a solution to kudzu, its top-rated geneticist performs a "Recombinant DNA Procedure," resulting in the creation of a brand new life form. This new insect is genetically engineered to eat only the roots of the kudzu. Then, an accidental coffee spill introduces the "bugs" to a new food source. Suddenly, the creatures swarm over the spilled coffee in a frantic eating frenzy. It isn't long before the little beasts begin to evolve into aberrations more dangerous than anyone could have imagined.
Rick, the brilliant geneticist and his girlfriend Sarah, a world-class entomologist, now struggle to comprehend the consequences of their new creation, The Coffee Bug. In the middle of this firestorm, are Brad Bishop and Hannah Carpenter, an investigator and a reporter, are brought together by unrelated circumstances. Even though each one is searching for the truth, they soon find themselves running for their lives. Can they find a way to get rid of these deadly critters before they multiple in the wild?
A master storyteller, Silvastorm proves his expertise by weaving a phenomenal suspense thriller that will hook readers until the very end. He creates characters so real they come alive and practically leap off from the pages. His fictional novel also sheds light on the controversy surrounding genetic engineering and cloning and opens your eyes to both sides of the argument. Well-written and an excellent page-turner, The Coffee Bug will definitely keep readers raving long after they've read it. Get a copy now!
About the Author
Hunter Silvastorm, known around the world as "The Blind Author," has written several novels, hundreds of magazine articles, numerous short stories and a newspaper column. Despite his inability to see, Hunter is also a scientist, lecturer, humorist, motivational speaker, and host of an incredibly popular radio talk show. Understandably, he receives numerous invitations to address a wide variety of audiences. Hunter has raised two daughters and a son. Currently, Hunter, along with the beautiful and vivacious Judy, make their home in southeast Florida. For more information, view his website at www.huntersilvastorm.com or contact him at Hunter@huntersilvastorm.com
The Coffee Bug * by Hunter Silvastorm
Publication Date: May 30, 2007
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