The Embudo Virus (Paperback)

For computer scientist Rob Clarke, the days are becoming increasingly uneasy at the Embudo Population Institute as its recently hired director pushes forward on a new contraceptive virus designed to limit human reproduction. But his troubles suddenly turn physical as well with the hiring of a beautiful researcher who may have the power to manipulate both his body and his feelings.

As their relationship grows into a physical one--seemingly beyond his ability to control--his marriage is torn apart, and Rob becomes increasingly isolated from everything in the world but his work and Melinda. Her control over his life increases, her power undeniable, culminating in a magical flight through the night sky to a strange and terrifying ritual deep in a mysterious mountain cavern. Afterward, the scientist in Rob seeks out answers, slowly uncovering the reality of his experiences and realizing the age-old sexual powers that had made him a victim of Melinda and her world. And then ...

The Embudo Institute remains. Its dark work to reduce humanity's population (only for its own good, it insists) goes on. Just keep doing your job, Rob is told. But knowing all he does now, what future can he choose?