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Synopsis
Genetically engineered tapeworms that protect most of the human populace from illness, boost everyone's immune system, and even secrete designer drugs begin to change and want out of human bodies they occupy.
Parasite: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains disturbing body horror involving parasites taking over human hosts, medical experimentation, and strong violence. The premise of genetically engineered tapeworms living inside humans and potentially controlling them is deeply unsettling and graphic.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, body horror, and medical trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love dark sci-fi mysteries with disturbing biological twists and conspiracy plots will be drawn to this creepy medical thriller.