Infestation

This is a wonderful photo. It should have provided inspiration for several stories. Alas, my brain has turned to mush today. So I’ve settled for bad humor and offer my solemn promise that I will never write this book. Hope you get at least a little chuckle out of it.

“Insects are the most reliable indicators of age.”

“Only a simpleton would disregard other fossils, not to mention chronostratigraphic techniques.”

Their passion for stratification should have united them, but Ima Bughee and Rocky Laehers had never agreed on anything. So when the entomology and geology professors plan a joint fieldtrip for their students, rumors fly. Has passionate disagreement turned to passion?

There is no time to ponder the question. Ima disappears shortly after their arrival at the site. Rocky starts to organize a search, but is attacked by a large swarm of strange insects. In an effort to avoid their stings, he runs into the fragile depths of the site. Both Rocky and the insects disappear as the entrance to the site collapses and maniacal laughter fills the air.

Has Ima gone buggy and orchestrated the insect attack?

Will the geology professor meet his end beneath the rocky layers?

Book Blurb Friday is hosted by Lisa Ricard Claro, who posts a weekly photo and challenges us to “write a book jacket blurb (150 words or less) so enticing that potential readers would feel compelled to buy the book.” That’s quite a challenge, but it’s a lot of fun as well. Click on the image at the left to read more blurbs or enter one of your own.
This week’s blurb has 149 words.

 

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