John Koloen

The thrilling new novel in the Insects seriesThree years after the events of Insects: Specimen, etymologist Howard Duncan is unemployable and no longer studying Reptilus blaberus, the infamous carnivorous insect that ended his scientific career. Even the insect itself has seemingly vanished from the jungle-and the public consciousness. But when a former associate goes missing while searching the Brazilian rainforest for new specimens, the ex-scientist must return to the jungle to face the dangerous insects once more. And this time, Duncan might not escape alive.

Jacob Alexander has spent more than a decade perfecting his off-the-grid lifestyle in remote northwestern Wisconsin. But nothing prepares him for the Sovereign Resistance, a white nationalist paramilitary group. The Resistance's activities include kidnapping, torture and murder. And Jacob's about to battle them face to face to rescue their victims.Jacob knows the terrain. The Resistance doesn't. But he's outgunned and outmanned. And his deer rifle might not be enough to make it out of this standoff alive.

If you had nowhere to run, how desperate would you get?Adan Burke is a quiet, unassuming 17-year-old who tries to avoid his abusive grandfather's wrath and the bullies at school. But after finally asserting himself one day, everything goes wrong - and mild-mannered Adan becomes a fugitive.Hunted by the cops and suddenly homeless in New Orleans, Adan befriends a group of small-time thieves. As the jobs escalate in size and scope, Adan is swept into an ambitious heist spearheaded by a mysterious ex-con named Griswold.The old man promises this op will change their lives forever. But as Adan already knows, change isn't always a good thing...

The thrilling, tension-filled conclusion to the Insects TrilogyAfter being hired by the secretive Biodynamism Inc., entomologist Howard Duncan thinks he's found the perfect opportunity to study his invaluable Reptilus blaberus specimens. But Duncan soon learns that his research goals don't align with the company's hard-charging CEO. And when the deadly insects begin to breed, the company might not be prepared for the ensuing threat...

A tense, live-wire jungle adventure for fans of Michael Crichton and Clive Cussler.Following his failed expedition to study the deadly Reptilus blaberus in the Brazilian rainforest, scientist Howard Duncan is pilloried by the media, university administrators and the parents of a student who suffered an excruciating death. Further complicating matters, a famous researcher, reality TV producers and would-be adventurers are edging in on his career making discovery, pursuing the insects while he's stuck putting out media fires and struggling to maintain funding for his work.But even with the controversy and the horrible first expedition still fresh on his mind, Duncan can't shake the urge to reassemble a team and pursue the previously unknown insect...no matter the consequences.

For fans of Cussler, Crichton and suspenseful, riveting adventures...A deadly carnivorous insect.A scientific expedition trapped in the uncharted Brazilian rainforest. One horror filled night. Entomologist Howard Duncan has a generous grant and a wealthy lover. Now he's on the verge of a find in the Brazilian rainforest that will reenergize his career: the rarely sighted reptilus blaberus, an insect like no other. But something has changed - nature has started producing an antidote to the fungal infection that previously held the insect population in check. Skeletons provide Duncan and his team with an ominous first clue about the potential consequences. And as the hunters become the hunted, the team must fight for their lives if they want to survive the terror-filled night.