Amalgamation

About the Book

Deep in the uncharted jungles of Vietnam, there lurks a sinister parasite, alien to our species . . . until now. A chance encounter binds human and parasite at the mitochondrial DNA level, thus starting a chain of events that may bring real monsters into our midst. A dual being must learn to coexist with each half, but the world is a stressful place, and stress causes change. In most relationships, there is a dominant and submissive partner. Are we really the apex predator we believe ourselves to be? The question, then: will humanity be able to dominate an unwanted live-in partner or fall prey to one of the most adaptive, smallest organisms on Earth?

About the Author

Born in Hawaii, C. Beers moved to the mainland at an early age, speaking pigeon English. He received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Salisbury State University and a master’s degree in special education from Johns Hopkins University. Most recently, he taught middle and high school children diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and a host of other disabilities. Riding his Harleys, martial arts, and spending time with friends, family, and dogs are among the activities he enjoys. Snakes in particular and nature in general are also passions. Writing fiction has always been a dream. Reportedly, Mr. Beers does not know what he wants to be when and if he grows up.