Sacculina - by Philip Fracassi (Paperback)

About the Book

A small crew, far out to sea, is menaced by a strange species of parasite from the ocean depths. The small group must find a way to fend off the attack and somehow, someway, to survive.

Book Synopsis

When Jim's big brother Jack is released from prison, the brothers-along with their broken father and Jack's menacing best friend-decide to charter an ocean fishing boat to celebrate Jack's new freedom. Once the small crew is far out to sea, however, a mutant species rises from the deep abyssal darkness to terrorize the vessel and its occupants. As the horror of their situation becomes clear, the small group must find a way to fend off the attack and somehow, someway, return to safety; but as the strange parasitic creatures overrun them, they must use more extreme-and deadly-measures to survive.

Review Quotes

"The story is exciting, and terrifically scary." -- The New York Times

"Sacculina is a smart, terrifying, and poignant tale of creeping menace. I devoured it in one frenzied sitting... this Fracassi guy is damn good." -- Richard Chizmar

"Very scary...lean and nightmarish and uneasy...will definitely be reading more of this guy." -- Ben Loory