Golden Malicious — Sheila Connolly

BEETLE MANIA

While orchard owner Meg Corey dreads the labor of manual irrigation to stave off a drought, her boyfriend, Seth, couldn't be more excited about doing historic renovation on one of Granford's oldest houses. Tagging along as he picks up supplies is supposed to give Meg a much-needed break, but the trip turns rotten when she almost trips over a dead body at an old saw mill's forest reserve.

But the body isn't the only frightening discovery she makes. A mysterious insect infestation seems to have migrated to the area--one that could bring serious harm to local woodlands. And it's up to Meg to find out what's behind this sudden swarm of trouble.