Lord of the Insects in the City

The protagonist, Lin Mo, awakens the abilities of the Zerg and learns the truth about the world. The modern metropolis of the fictional Haixing City appears prosperous, but hidden underground is the Zerg’s “Hive Core,” an alien stronghold. Human-Zerg hybrids known as “Hive Lords” can control the Zerg, while the mysterious Purification Bureau aims to eliminate every Zerg faction. The two sides battle in the shadows of the city.

- Core elements: Zerg evolution, from parasitism to symbiosis; supernatural urban fantasy; choices about human nature, including whether a Hive Lord retains human emotions; and conflict between organizations, the Purification Bureau versus the Hive forces.