November Seed: It was the perfect day for a worst-case scenario.

by David Nadas

Two field biologists from N.J. Fish & Wildlife discover a contagion being spread by a common marsh grass called Phragmites. Shortly after their reporting to the CDC, the contagion has found a human host, then another and another. In less than 24 hours, Phragmites will release their seed to the world, carrying the contagion with it. The event happens quickly and is known among those who study this grass as, November Seed.

Genres: Zombies

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 16, 2014

About the author

Having been a voracious reader I stopped reading one day, disappointed in how the last several authors ended their stories. I made a promise to myself that I would never read another book until I published one with a killer ending. My debut novella, November Seed, is a page-turner and lives up to that promise. You can find out more about what I am working on by going to www.davidnadas.com

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this short novella terrifying .
I am not one to read science fiction, fantasy definitely, but not aliens.
How would an alien take over a human. I suppose it is similar to bodysnatchers. A very good read.

[Jeri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good little biological horror novella.

[Leslie Zak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great sci fi novella

This starts with two New Jersey wildlife research scientists discovering something scary in plants that grow along the coasts of the western hemisphere. There is a seed that enters the brain of birds and possibly humans that causes it to take over the brain and to have little antenna grow out of the heads. Before any real defense can be mustered it spreads around the world. All the infected gravitate to metal and hold hands and then all look to sky. They aren't any danger to others, just display this weird behavior. This book has the best and most surprising end. I loved it, and will look for other books by this author.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Minor spoilers...

A short, yet engaging novella dealing with an unusual worldwide disease. Instead of brain eaters, people are exposed to an airborne virus stemming from native grasses, marine plankton, and dinoflagellates??? Sounds like jargon to me, but the overall pitch for survival was more fantasy than horror, and the aftermath was filled with beauty and wonder.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrifying

Welli, for one, want NO sequel to this terrifying caution of a tale! Especially given as are in the midst of our own worldwidepandemic! But the author has an amazing premise & the novella was Unputdownable!

[Ron Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent storyline. you can feel what the characters experience

Fast moving. The science was intriguing. I now will be on the lookout. Ending was unexpected and welcomed. Stupid rules.

[Steven Oliver_Author · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hooked, but didn't like the ending. The writing is good, and the characters are compelling.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Triumph of a Story

Such a thrill to read. Filled all my senses and emotions. Ached and cried with the characters. Loved the ending.

[Ivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scary

I have write this over and over - scary

I have write this over and over - scary

I have write this over and over - scary

I have write this over and over - scary

[Marva · Rating 4 out of 5]

David Nadas really knows his botanical science or he's really creative in making it up to sound real.

November Seed is a scary little novella. I, among others, encourage him to write more on this specific end of the world scenario, or make up some other weird things to give us chills.

Well done. Needs some polishing, but doesn't everyone?

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful beach read!