The Hungry Earth

In the peaceful Hudson Valley city of Sakima, a shocking tragedy disrupts the tranquil community when a high school student's apparent suicide leads medical examiner Dr. Laura Powell to investigate a strange growth found in the body. Teaming up with her ex-boyfriend, scientist Booker Coates, Laura uncovers a chilling organism that corrupts the townspeople's minds and incites violent behavior. As the threat escalates and the affected residents become increasingly dangerous, Laura and Booker race against time to understand and combat this sinister force before they too fall victim to its deadly influence. "The Hungry Earth" by Nicholas Kaufmann begins a gripping new series of science thrillers filled with tension and intrigue.