Parasite
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Darcy Coates
Sci-fi thriller from USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror comes a haunting story of isolation, desperation, and terror. There are bodysnatchers about, and they're closer than you think... For fans of Shirley Jackson and Stephen King For readers who love science fiction and horror novels Perfect for fans of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Passengers When a guard discovers an unusual lifeform on her remote moon outpost, she disregards protocol to investigate--with catastrophic consequences. It soon becomes clear she's stuck in isolation with an alien capable of incredible depravity. The parasite wears its victims' skins and adopts their personalities. It mimics the way they talk, the way they look, the way they act. It's the perfect disguise. And by the time humanity realizes it's facing extinction, it's already too late. As the alien's ruthless progress collapses communication networks, wipes out defenses, and leaves hundreds of stations to fend for themselves, a handful of remarkable individuals must find a way to battle the greatest threat the universe has ever encountered... or die trying. More Horror Novels By Darcy Coates: The Carrow Haunt Craven Manor The Haunting of Ashburn House The Haunting of Blackwood House The Haunting of Rookward House The House Next Door The Folcroft Ghosts Hunted Dead Lake The Haunting of Gillespie House Black Winter series: Voices in the Snow (Book 1) Secrets in the Dark (Book 2) Whispers in the Mist (Book 3) Silence in the Shadows (Book 4) House of Shadows series: House of Secrets (Book 1) House of Shadows (Book 2)
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Author
Darcy Coates
Pages
432
Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Published Date
2020
ISBN
1728221803 9781728221809
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"This was my 4th, and least favorite, book by this author. The first 2/3rds of this book was amazing, with the last feeling like it was written as a YA book. The whole "conveniently working out by pure luck" was a bit cheesy. Definitely not my favorite, but not the worst sci-fi book I've read. 3 out of 5 stars."
The Lazy Reader
"This is the second book I’ve read written by Darcy Coates and I can say I enjoyed the other one (Dead Lake) better. I love Coates writing with her creativity and details so no I won’t be given up on her bc of this one story. The story wasn’t terrible. I got into it during the first part then lost interest into the 3rd part and in the 4th but the 5th part got me back into it. I’m glad it had a happy ending for humanity though I kind of expected it would. I just think the plot wasn’t really for me but I loved the writing style and how Coates formatted the story into different parts involving different people and stations."
Jules
"easily one of the best sci fi books i’ve read. finished in a day, couldn’t put it down for more than long enough to rest my eyes"
sarah grose
"super cool book! it was like i was watching a movie. the only thing i didn’t like was the switch up at the last little bit of the book. the ending felt kinda out of place and forced. i wish the ending wrapped back around to some previously introduced characters instead of introducing new ones every chapter all the way until the end. "
falak
"Best parasite space book since The Thing"
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