Book Title: TREES

Peter Trevick is a dedicated and enthusiastic plant biologist. He has just bought a house in the English countryside for himself and his love Katy Ryder. The house is in pretty bad shape but livable and he is fascinated by the grove of trees just down a slope from the house. Their contorted and strange appearance has sparked his scientific interest. He has invited his friend Trevor Richmond to dinner, but is so involved at is labratory examining the strange "wood" from one of the trees that he doesn't arrive in time for dinner. Trevor thinks the woods are creepy and since there is a storm breaking he builds a fire for Peter and then leaves the premises.

What is the source of the mutation that has taken over Peter's body? His eyes glow and he is now green and slightly irridescent. Dr. Garrett Mader a research scientist without a soul is determined to study Peter whom he considers to be a mutant thing no longer human. What lengths will Dr Mader go to? Can Dr Mari Sullivan interfere on Peter's behalf? What will happen to Trevor now that he too had mutated? Now that Katy has returned from her business trip will Dr. Mader interview her also? Why does Peter feel with his heightened senses that the grove of trees offers a haven from his persurers? What is this strange place Peter finds himself transported to and will he survive all of the deadly beings in this world?

Can Trev, Peter and his new found friends from another world rescue Katy and Mari from the clutches of Dr. Mader?

Can there be any kind of a normal life for the four lovers?

This is a truly well-written story with flowing prose. There is action, adventure, danger and some romance. Although fantasies are not my favorite genre, I enjoyed this story and the characters involved. The author has a vivid imagination and is adept at story telling.