Publisher's Synopsis
A stone pyramid dating back to the times before the great flood of the bible is found buried under an eroding farm in Iowa. When a rescue team of scientists investigates the ancient structure, an unforeseen problem emerges as two boys are accidentally lost inside. Once inside the pyramid, the research team makes a discovery that will shock the world while threatening their existence.
The Parasite. An alien organism capable of being ingested into its prey and assuming its identity. As the tension escalates, the team moves to a remote location at Pike's Point, where the parasite will do anything to prevent its identity from being exposed. As the surviving team members struggle with isolation, distrust, and fear, the parasite works against them. Preparing to strike and undermine them again...and again...