Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine
and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
My pick this week:
Parasite
Mira GrantSeries: Parasitism #1
Genre: Adult Sci-Fi Thriller
Publication date: November 5th 2013
by Orbit
A decade in the future, humanity thrives in the absence of sickness and disease.
We owe our good health to a humble parasite – a genetically engineered tapeworm developed by the pioneering SymboGen Corporation. When implanted, the tapeworm protects us from illness, boosts our immune system – even secretes designer drugs. It’s been successful beyond the scientists’ wildest dreams. Now, years on, almost every human being has a SymboGen tapeworm living within them.
But these parasites are getting restless. They want their own lives… and will do anything to get them.
I am a HUGE fan of Mira Grant’s Newsflesh series. One of the best and most realistic and well researched zombie series out there hands down. She’s a fantastic writer and even if I would be interested by this synopsis alone, seeing her name on it just turned this upcoming release a million times more exciting!
What are you waiting on, this Wednesday?
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Rebecca
This sounds really good, and I love what you have to say about Grant. I will have to check out her other series. I love this cover!!!
Merin
This one sounds so creepy! I’d have to be in the mood for a read like this, although I will admit I’m certainly intrigued!
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Jennifer Messerschmidt
I still want to read Mira Grant’s Newsflesh series. This one sounds so amazing and freaky! I love sci-fi. To have some crazy tapeworm inside you that wants to take control! It’s like The Host and Body Snatchers or something all in one! LOL
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Katja Weinert
Love the sound of this! I haven’t head of Mira Grant, and it’s the first time I’ve come across this book. Thanks for sharing 🙂
FM
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FM
Sorry, i got my link wrong in the previous comment 🙂
OMG this book sounds super creepy. Every once in a while I get in the mood for something like this, so this will be on my TBR list. And I haven’t read the Newsflash series but they do sound interesting. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Ellen Faith
Ah, I haven’t read or heard of her zombie series before. At least, nothing comes to mind at her name. And I really don’t like the idea of parasites taking over the world underneath our noses… It’s just too possible and horrible :$
Ellen @ Elle-Osophy
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Jennifer | Book Den
I just heard about this yesterday, and I’m anxious to read it. I didn’t care for… whatever the first Newsflesh book was… but I’m certainly willing to give her another try. Parasite sounds great.
Jenn Renee
This sounds good. I haven’t read any of her books, but Newsflesh is on my TBR. great pick.
Jenea Whittington
Jeez, this sounds so creepy! Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
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Mary @ BookSwarm
Eep! *ducks and covers* *peeks out, tempted* FEED was great — this one sounds flashlight-worthy!
Amy
Okay, that synopsis is totally disturbing and intriguing!! I totally want to read this!! I still need to read the Newsflesh series. My library has them all on audio. I bet they are great to listen to!
Jenni @ Alluring Reads
HA I knew this would be your WoW! It sounds really good and I know how much you love Grant. Can’t wait for this one either.
Lisa (Lost in Literature)
Wow, what a cover! I’ve never heard of this one before. Thanks for sharing – it sounds awesome! 🙂
Bonnie R
hahaha… great minds think alike. We’re twinsies today. 😀
I’m dying for this one, it sounds so crazy fantastic! And I’m actually kind of surprised that it’s not related to zombies. I thought she was keeping her pseudonym solely for zombie books. But oh well, can’t wait! Great pick! 😉
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Nereyda @Mostly YA Book Obsessed
Eeeeew! The summary creeped me out. I think it was just the word worm. *cringes*
This book sounds awesomely creepy though and that cover rocks. Simple but eye-catching.
Nina @ Death Books and Tea
I’ve had Feed on my TBR since forever… This looks creepy, but awesome. Thank you for sharing!
Ali Ginger-Read
This sounds so sick, so of course I want to read it! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
HECK YES!!! *bounces* My WoW
Lauren
How did I not about a new Mira Grant book??! I adore the Newsflesh series with a passion. LOVE this cover, it’s so unique and striking. Great pick!
Blythe Harris
This one sounds SO. FREAKING. COOL. I can’t wait to read it! Though it’ll be my first Mira Grant novel. *ducks from flying object coming towards my head*
Sabina
This sounds awesome! I still need to read Feed which is sitting on my shelf but I love books like this so it’ll be going on my TBR now anyway! Thanks for sharing!
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Micheline D
This one sounds SUPER freaky! Parasites are horrifying as it is but these ones sound nasty! Your comment about how the author researched her past work well makes me cringe just thinking about what she could do in this one o.O I like the cover too, it’s simple but mixed with the colour choices it gives the whole thing an ominous/eerie feel.
Savannah Bookswithbite
Sounds awesome! Adding it 🙂