Nathan Brewster, a reporter with an extranormal sense for trouble, plows into the middle of an agricultural feud that turns deadly when biogenetically enhanced insects begin killing people. Nathan takes a dead specimen of one of the insects to the nearby college entomology department, where scientists deduce the creatures are thrips, common yard and garden pests. But these have been altered at the genetic level, giving them the ability to metabolize pesticides and to reproduce at increased rates. Within twenty-four hours, the island must unite to battle the voracious killers. Nathan follows the trail of death and destruction, finding more questions than answers. Can the mutant horde be eradicated without destroying the island? How can the technology be kept out of enemy hands? How many people will die before the terror ends--if it ends? Welcome to the extranormal world of Nathan Brewster.
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Robert Farley currently lives, writes, and edits in southwestern Ohio. Visit him online at robertfarley.com.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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THRIPZ, a gripping thriller, pulls you in from the first sentence and never lets go. With deft precision, Robert Farley's novel about mutant killer thrips, genetically altered and resistant to pesticides, is so believable that you may never look at any bug the same way again. Set in Hawaii's Waikiki in Oahu, the author's firsthand familiarity with the island and knowledge of what he writes, makes this thriller just that much more powerful a read. Beautifully written and brilliantly crafted, THRIPZ offers the reader one surprise after another. At every turn, the unexpected will pull you in further, making it clear that people are often not what they seem and that nobody is above suspicion. THRIPZ is a stunning read that will stay with you long after you close the book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I downloaded the sample to my kindle and the general plot seemed to be something that I would like, and it was overall. But the dialogue was trite, juvenile and unrealistic. I don't mean to sound harsh but it really tempered my enjoyment of the book. Plus beware if you get the kindle version that it has alot of unecessary hyphens. Since I downloaded it a while back, the editting may have been fixed by now, but it was annoying. I would suggest downloading a sample first to see if it has been fixed if that annoys you.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Bob has set what appears to be a routine bug infestation and moved it to a higher level. Bugs become killers as the clock ticks by oh so fast while the threat of killer bugs spreading causes panic.
It is a first rate thriller, well written and a plot to die for...
It is a first rate thriller, well written and a plot to die for...
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Mysterious and thrilling!
This is not the kind of book I'd normally read, but after a friend suggested it I decided to give it a go.
I must say I was impressed! Read more
I must say I was impressed! Read more
Published on August 25, 2009 by Morgan W.
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Published on February 15, 2009 by S. Michael Wilson
Great Read!
Good story line that keeps you moving. Wonderful setting, unforgettable characters! This book has it all; action, mystery, and an ending that leaves you wanting more!
Published on January 7, 2009 by C. Tammer
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The book cought my attention with the first page and I enjoyed it all the way to the end, with it's surpises and pace. Read more
Published on October 31, 2008 by Annette Kirkey
A great book to get lost in
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Published on September 1, 2008 by Anthony J. Rapino
Wonderful!
Tight action, Intelligent plotting, Taut, thrilling, fast paced book with deeply developed, likable characters. What more could you want?
Published on August 16, 2008 by ghostposts
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Robert Farley, Tommy Wagner, Tapaya Farms, Tong Soon, Lee Wagner, Sid Tapaya, Eglin Bays, Nathan Brewster, Philip Wei, John Duncan, James Lanahino, Waikiki Times, Jael Duncan, Lianne Halea, Jane Elser, Officer Montoya, Agricultural Board, North Shore, University of Hawaii, Waianae Mountains, Miss Duncan, Tropical Storm Delbert, Officer Nurokawa, Shia Lane, Kam Piolo Browse Sample Pages:
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Robert Farley, Tommy Wagner, Tapaya Farms, Tong Soon, Lee Wagner, Sid Tapaya, Eglin Bays, Nathan Brewster, Philip Wei, John Duncan, James Lanahino, Waikiki Times, Jael Duncan, Lianne Halea, Jane Elser, Officer Montoya, Agricultural Board, North Shore, University of Hawaii, Waianae Mountains, Miss Duncan, Tropical Storm Delbert, Officer Nurokawa, Shia Lane, Kam Piolo Browse Sample Pages:
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