Throwback to 2005!

Though an older book, Peeps (parasite positives) is a great read, and definitely not out of touch with what makes the current teenager squirm. And, if you are heading up to NYC any time soon, you’ll definitely feel the antiquity of the city through this author’s insights. Scott Westerfield has made is seem plausible that there are creatures that have been living under the city streets, among the subway and sewer lines, for decades. There are also some human-like beings that might inhabit the dark crevices of the abandoned buildings, of which there are many in New York and across the river in NJ. But, most importantly, they are out and about among us. The main character, Cal, enjoyed a quiet life until he hit the streets of New York as a youngster entering college, ready to take on the world, but a little late night indiscretion changed everything. He also has unfortunately spread the “bug” to others, initially unknowingly, and he works to right his wrong throughout the book. Never mind, the lovely lady he meets along the way, who wants to be a part of life for eternity and tempts his self-proclaimed celibacy! The book takes a few alternate twists and turns, but overall it was worth the time to (maybe not snuggle up with) pore over and learn a little about those microscopic species we live with every day.