They Came from the Trees: The Merge by Christopher Francis

They murdered the weak, infected the strong, and took over the world. But why should I care? I just met the coolest girl in Hidden Trail. The invaders target the mentally strong and physically able, leaving the rest as landfill. Who are they and what do they want? Sheldon, a dropout, fights for his life in Hidden Trail. With Cara and insightful kids, they hide in a school. Joined by edgy teens, they plan an escape, but when Cara disappears, Sheldon uncovers the aliens’ horrifying vision.”

Category: Science Fiction – Alien Invasion

Fifteen-year-old Sheldon Hickory, a hero to his friends, falls in love and gets infected by an alien intelligence. His mind undergoes a gradual transformation. Sheldon, now a traitor to the human resistance, abandons his simple farm life and new friends to join the alien movement. As one of the most powerful infected individuals, he assumes leadership roles, deciding the fate of human recruits. However, Sheldon’s humanity and longing for connections persist. When the resistance gains strength, he brings a team of alien intellects to fight, but his wavering mind causes the movement to take a disastrous turn. The unthinkable occurs.