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the work of a new author. Read snippets of stories in different genres.
I’m posting excerpts
from Baswin, the
fifth book in my Sci-Fi Romance
series, Taxyon Space. Baswin is an alien Warrish ‘merman’ who is living in secret on Earth
disguised as a human. His brother Alarik, another covert agent, has traveled to
Mars, partly to escape their unknown enemies.
Baswin has called Alarik to warn him about the masked men
searching his apartment. You can read last week’s excerpt at: https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2021/08/swim-clear-of-earth-excerpt-from-baswin.html
The final lines were: Offering a confident smile, Alarik said, “Assuming
the captain isn’t sent an order to net me, I’ll change my destination to
Europa. Explain I’m planning to sell ores to the mermen.”
Their conversation continues in this week’s snippet:
“Might
flow smoothly.” After a short pause, Baswin said, “I’ve already dived into
cover.”
His First
invoked the usual good wishes, “May you swim in calm seas.”
Hiding
his fears behind a smile, Baswin said, “You also. Call from the Belt if you’re
free.”
“I’ll
transmit in code first. It’s safer.”
“Urish.”
Baswin flattened the palm of his hand on his cheek in a farewell gesture.
His
brother echoed the gesture and shut the connection.
Ten lines and a little
more:
Baswin frowned at the blank
screen. His brother risked discovery if the searchers found DNA evidence of his
alien origin. But, Alarik hadn’t seemed overly concerned. As
First of their Triad, his brother was always optimistic, even overconfident to
the point of plunging impetuously into dangerous whirlpools.
He gave a
mental shrug. He could not control his brother’s actions. Alarik might be diving
into trouble by taking the space ferry to the Asteroid Belt. Whichever
direction his brother chose to swim, he must take precautions to protect
himself.
Last week, many of you expressed the same concerns
about Alarik’s confidence in his plan.
An alien spy on the
run.
Two human sisters
chosen to train as astronavigators.
Their paths are
destined to converge.
Psychic sensitives,
Holly Moon and her sister Rosie, are chosen as candidates for Warrish training
as hyperspace navigators. The sisters are eager to promote humanity’s advance
into space. Will they succeed? They must pass a series of rigorous tests and adapt
to the alien neuro-implants.
Alien merman, Baswin
Kenton Tallis, Second of his Triad, lives on Earth disguised as a human. When
Earth agents discover the secret identity of his older brother, Baswin must
flee to the Warrish embassy in the Pacific Ocean.
Holly and Baswin are
swept together on an island in the Pacific Ocean, but their destiny lies
farther away and many forces threaten to drive them apart. Can they overcome
the obstacles and find a haven?
Follow the adventures
of the three brothers of the Flaming Comets Triad in Baswin, Book 5 in Taxyon
Space.
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Ah yes, those looking for his brother may go after Baswin to lure Alarick. Best he looks out for his own safety.
ReplyDeleteHe'll try.
DeleteAgree - best to look out for his own protection first. Nice snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI love how you pull the reader so quickly and easily into their world and involve them in the concerns of these two brothers.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I'm glad the story pulls you in.
DeleteEnjoyed the snippet! I like the way Baswin tried to look out for his brother, as far as he can.
ReplyDeleteTrue. The brothers look after each other as much as they can.
DeleteIf I were Alaric I would be concerned. I forgot to add my name to the list, but I have a post up at www.elainepcantrell.blogspot.com if you'd care to see it.
ReplyDeleteI've read your post.
DeleteI like your use of the word "netted". It works so well considering they are Mermen. :-)
ReplyDeleteI tried to use appropriate words like swim instead of walk or run
DeleteInteresting world that makes me want to know more. I could feel his concern for his brother.
ReplyDeleteThanks. My aim is to immerse readers in a new world.
DeleteI love this line: “May you swim in calm seas.”
ReplyDeleteThanks - it's a typical farewell in their language.
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