A farmer was tending to his crops when he spotted a praying mantis. It seemed normal at first, but as he watched, the mantis started to behave oddly. It crawled up his leg and he tried to shake it off. Later that day, he found all his small livestock dead with strange marks on them. He suspected the praying mantis. Everywhere he went on the farm, he felt like he was being watched. One evening, he was in his barn and the lights went out. He heard the clicking of the praying mantis' legs and knew it was coming for him. He ran out of the barn as fast as he could, never to return to that part of the farm again.
It could be that a disease swept through the praying mantis population, and this one was somehow resistant. But with all the others dead, it was now the last. The disease might have been caused by a new pathogen introduced into their environment, perhaps carried by an invasive insect. The mantis had to deal with not only the loss of its kind but also the changing dynamics of the ecosystem without its fellow mantises.
The praying mantis is an interesting insect. However, without more context about this 'last praying mantis', it's hard to tell a specific story. Generally, praying mantises are known for their unique appearance and predatory behavior. They have long, spiky forelegs which they use to catch their prey. Maybe the 'last praying mantis' in your story could be the last of its kind in a particular area due to habitat destruction or some other ecological factor.
The farmer could be out in the field at dusk. As he walks, he steps on what he thinks is a twig, but it's actually a praying mantis. The mantis makes a strange hissing sound and latches onto his boot. The farmer tries to shake it off, but it won't let go. As he looks closer, he sees the mantis has a human - like face in its eyes. He runs back to his house, but the mantis follows. It climbs up the side of his house and starts scratching at his window all night long, driving him insane with fear.
Unfortunately, I can't tell you who the author of 'the praying mantis mystery novel' is. There are numerous mystery novels, and this one might be self - published or from a small press. You could check with local bookstores or online book communities. They might be able to help you track down the author.
Since I haven't read the 'the praying mantis mystery novel', it's hard to say for sure. But generally, it could be about the unique characteristics of praying mantises being used in a mystery plot. For example, their hunting behavior or their strange appearance might be linked to some mysterious events in the story. Maybe a character in the novel is an entomologist studying praying mantises and stumbles upon a mystery that has to do with them.
Unfortunately, I can't tell you who the author of the 'Praying Mantis Game Novel' is. It could be a new release from an emerging writer, or it could be a more niche work from an established author. Maybe you could check with local bookstores or libraries to see if they have any information on it.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with such a name. It might be about a game that has some relation to praying mantises, perhaps a game set in a world where praying mantises have special powers or are central to the gameplay. It could also be a story where the characters play a game involving praying mantises in a more traditional or strategic sense.
The Mantis Devours the Starry Sky was a fantasy-mystery fantasy novel. It was about a young man who could devour everything and feed billions of lifeblood. He grew up in an environment of mutated beasts, the recovery of reiki, evolution, and the revival of myths. I hope you will like this novel. Muah ~