ON THIS TEAM, NO INSECT GETS LEFT BEHIND An energy ripple broadsides the TimeFlyz, just when they're in hot pursuit of Darchon As a result, Wormhole goes missing in action. As the team comes to near an Austrian monastery circa 1867, they wonder what diabolical interest Darchon might have for a monk who grows pea pods. Although Laurel never did well in science class, her history skills come in handy to recognize that this monk is Gregor Mendel, the father of hereditary science---he discovered genes But besides keeping this scientist out of Darchon's clutches, the team must also contend with a mysterious new fly who claims to offer help in searching for their missing comrade.
A believer in the need for positive, all-ages entertainment, Ben Avery created and wrote Zondervan’s graphic novel series TimeFlyz and the comic book miniseries ArmorQuest to entertain readers with an exciting story, but also inspire and encourage readers to stand up and make a difference in their world. Avery’s comic book career began when he was selected by George R.R. Martin to work as the script adaptor of the comic book fantasy mini-series The Hedge Knight, based on novellas by the New York Times bestselling author. After that, Avery went on to co-write/co-create the critically acclaimed Lullaby and The Imaginaries for Image Comics, co-create and write the children’s literature inspired fantasy The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles, develop and write the historical epic Kingdoms for Zondervan, and the sequel mini-series The Hedge Knight II, published by Marvel Comics. In addition to writing, he has been an English teacher, a college resident director, and a youth treatment specialist for sexually abused children. Avery lives in Indiana with his wife and four children.