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I’m posting snippets from Rishalt, Book 2 of Taxyon Space.
Blurb
Dr. Nikki Bell is devastated when the Watchers
reappear without her alien lover. Why did Kiron return to his home planet
without even leaving a message? In search of answers, Nikki jumps at the chance
to join the diplomatic team invited to visit the aliens’ home world. On
Rishalt, she must contend with the intricacies of Warrish society and an
undercurrent of hostility.
Kiron Arqin Ramis is
summoned home by his family to the unwanted honor of a new triad and union with
a high-ranked female. Unable to forget Nikki, he endures a perilous exile on a
wilderness planet instead of complying with his family’s demands. But, the
Triarchs have other plans for him.
Stakes are higher than
the lives of two individuals. Earth leaders are desperate to acquire the
aliens’ interstellar technology, while Warrish dispute the benefit of an
alliance with inferiors. Can Nikki and Kiron pierce the barriers separating
them to find happiness with provoking an unequal war?
Kiron
has been summoned to his home planet by his family. Note, in Warrish society,
adults form triads, units of three men or three women, often siblings. In last
week’s snippet, he met the fake smiles of his six parents – two birth parents
and their triad siblings.
You
can read last week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2018/03/a-favorable-reception-snippet-from.html
His mother’s First, Meldrina, a tall thin woman with a neat cap
of orange scales, beckoned to him, “Son, you have proved worthy of honor. We
have arranged for you to join the new Gold Helix Triad headed by your brother,
Bassath.”
“Has my brother recovered his full health?” Kiron asked, unsure
if he desired to form a new triad so soon after the fortunate dissolution of
the Red Arrows. His memories of his abusive First were still too raw, and he
had not spoken to Bassath for years.
Wassath, Bassath’s father, exclaimed genially, “Of course my
senior son is well. He is eager to see you.”
Kiron bowed. “I shall be happy to speak with Bassath.” That much
was true; he could gauge whether his brother favored the new triad and perhaps
learn his view of the advantages.
Rishalt is available for $2.99
Two alien worlds. Two lovers torn apart. Twist
the hyperthreads into unity.
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As always, I’ll be happy to reply to your comments.
Sounds like more conflict is to come.
ReplyDeleteOf course. This is just the second chapter of the book!
DeleteIt'll be interesting to read the conversation between the two brothers. I sense they don't really see eye-to-eye
ReplyDeleteThey chat later in the chapter, and you are correct.
DeleteOh boy, this whole situation is fraught with drama!
ReplyDeleteDomestic drama - lol!
DeleteNice way to buy himself some time and keep the relationships running smoothly...for now. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteKiron is fond of his brother, although they have grown apart.
DeleteWow! This sounds like a complicated family life.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. And it gets more complicated.
DeleteI don't envy that family dynamic. Just sayin'. ;)
ReplyDeleteDitto. They're ambitious and he isn't.
DeletePoor Kiron. He's really been through the mill! And it continues.
ReplyDeleteOf course - he is possibly my most abused and humble hero.
DeleteI'm so glad you explained the family structure. Very confusing. This is a good snippet. He's stalling for time before committing to something he might regret. Smart.
ReplyDeleteExactly. And he's going to have to stall even more. What's coming next is worse than reuniting with his brother.
DeleteI like the sound of the adult triads. That should, in theory, bring balance to decision-making. Or does it just lead to more discord?
ReplyDeleteI like the way Kiron agrees to talk to Bassath without committing himself one way or the other.
The triad system gives people companions. Kiron was forced into a triad in the first book, and suffered for it.
DeleteI'm afraid he's stalling for most of the story!
I don't blame Kiron for not wanting to commit himself too soon, and he's being quite diplomatic. I'm hoping things will work out for him.
ReplyDeleteHe tries to be diplomatic, but he is also conflicted in his desire to be honorable.
DeleteI think he is smart to think this through.
ReplyDeleteHe is smart, but also bound to honor his parents' wishes.
DeleteSounds like a complicated relationship.
ReplyDeleteMaybe not as much as it seems. Defer to your elders ie parents or the First of your triad.
DeleteSomething tells me he's right to be cautious.
ReplyDeleteOf course!
DeleteInteresting change of direction for the story.
ReplyDeleteActually it is the driving force behind the story.
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