<p> Few debuts cut to the quick as effectively as A.J. Colucci's The Colony. Razor-sharp writing, scientific intrigue, and political brinkmanship create a story as plausible as it is frightening. Here's a novel to leave your skin crawling--and wanting more! --James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Colony <p> Innovative, provocative, and exciting, The Colony possesses the three crucial ingredients for any high concept thriller. I'll never look at an ant the same way again. -Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Jefferson Key<br><br> The kind of story that eats you alive, one little bite at a time. Accurate research combines with pure horror for a fantastic read. --Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author of Infected<br><br> A.J. Colucci has created an engaging, frightening tale mixing science and adrenaline in equal measure. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. If you like Crichton, you owe it to yourself to read The Colony . --Paul McEuen, author of Spiral<br> <br> Creep-a-palooza! A.J. Colucci's masterpiece combines whirlwind action, characters that make you stand up and cheer, and deliciously evil killer ants into a flesh-ripping joyride of a thriller. It's one of the most gripping stories I've read in ages. Read it tonight and I guarantee, you'll be canceling tomorrow's picnic. --Shane Gericke, national bestselling author of Torn Apart <p> You'll think twice about squashing ants after you read The Colony . The novel is fun, scary, and unsettling. Creepy in the best sense of the word. --Mark Alpert, author of Final Theory <p> The Colony presents a horrific scenario that crosses compelling science with a real-world household enemy. I found myself reading into the night, and the slightest provocation had me slapping at my skin. --Rhodi Hawk, author of The Tangled Bridge <p> <p>