Benjamin's Parasite

At any given moment, the human body contains millions of parasites. This is the story of just one. A really, really nasty one.

Benjamin Wilson was having a lousy month even before the stomach pains began. He was about to turn 40. One of his students had been shot while on a homicidal meat cleaver rampage. And, shortly after the funeral, Benjamin didn't feel so good....

Now, everything is changing. His body is being affected in some very unpleasant ways. His personality is developing a few "quirks". But, the biggest change is that he has a bunch of evil and/or psychotic people trying to hunt him down to acquire the parasite. His only hope is Julie, a gorgeous bounty hunter who may or may not have Benjamin's best interests in mind, and who may or may not be competent enough to help him anyway.

Jeff Strand, author of Dead Clown Barbecue, Wolf Hunt, and Dweller, delivers his most outrageous adventure yet - an over-the-top mix of gruesome body horror and a wacky road trip comedy.

©2009 Jeff Strand (P)2022 Jeff Strand

perfect balance of humor and horror

Another great book by Jeff Strand. This will have you grossed out and in tears from laughter, sometimes all at once! Jeff does a great job keeping you guessing throughout as to the fate of our unlucky English teacher turned host, while somehow making you feel a bit bad for even the villains of this story. A crazy ride and a great time from beginning to end. This book is sure to put a smile on your face, that is, when you aren't wincing at the grotesque imagery Jeff manages to paint in your head.

Jeff Strand is warped

Strand always delivers deep disturbing humor, I love it. Cassandra Arnold has perfect delivery

A fun distraction

The story is funny at times, and has clever moments. Some of the characters are a bit exaggerated versions of stereotypes. This adds some humor, but was a little much. Overall, it was a fun listen but not as good as I expected.

The narration was okay, though robotic at times. Several parts of the dialogue was performed well. Considering the main character is a man it may have been better with a male narrator, but as a 3rd person POV story having a woman reading it still works.

Thriller Comedy

BENJAMIN’S PARASITE by Jeff Strand is another excellent thriller comedy that the author has became known for. Very few authors can weave action and comedy the way Jeff Strand can and BENJAMIN’S PARASITE is one of his best.