Assimilation

In the Pacific Northwest, an alien infection seals a town in terror. Ex-cop Sam Hardin and his gifted son Frankie join a desperate band of survivors to battle shape-shifting monsters and the darkness within themselves. As the military closes in and the truth emerges, alliances are tested and sacrifices made in a last stand against extinction. Richard is the author of eight novels, three novellas, and a collection of short stories. He is a member in good standing of the Horror Writers Association, and the Maryland Writers Association.During his life he has played a series of roles, husband, father, son, and lover, but his favorite by far is grandfather. He and his wife of twenty plus years have raised four children and helped raise eight grandchildren. They provide a secure home to a yellow lab named Max.His wife, Dena, has experienced firsthand the exasperation of living with a writer whose mind tends to wander at the most inappropriate times. Yet she manages to keep his feet firmly planted on the ground.Richard can be found online at:Facebook: http://www.facebook/RichardSchiverBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/richard-schiverWritten in Blood is Richard's personal blog where he shares his writing, and whatever else might strike his fancy. https://rschiver.blogspot.com/He can be contacted directly at rschiver@gmail.com and would be delighted to hear from you.