Read the book that got me my agent and got me into Entangled Publishing!
Aries has lived her entire life aboard mankind’s last hope, the New Dawn,
a spaceship traveling toward a planet where humanity can begin anew—a
planet that won’t be reached in Aries’ lifetime. As one of the last
genetically desirable women in the universe, she must marry her
designated genetic match and produce the next generation for this
centuries-long voyage.
But Aries has other plans.
When her desperate escape from the New Dawn strands her on a
desert planet, Aries discovers the rumors about pirates—humans who
escaped Earth before its demise—are true. Handsome, genetically
imperfect Striker possesses the freedom Aries envies, and the two
connect on a level she never thought possible. But pursued by her match
from above and hunted by the planet’s native inhabitants, Aries quickly
learns her freedom will come at a hefty price.
The life of the man she loves.
All this week, I'll be posting blogs about Paradise 21 to celebrate. Here's the first:
Indigenous Species on Sahara 354
Fleeing an arranged marriage, Aries escapes from the New Dawn, stranding herself on Sahara 354, a planet not suitable for a major colonization attempt, but has enough resources to keep her alive. Besides being hunted by her fiancé from above, the indigenous species are after her as well!
Here are the dominating species on Sahara 354, ranked on the
danger scale from 1 (harmless) to 10 (deadly).
Sandworms- As
large as a subway train, these worms travel through the loose sand and shoot up
out of the ground to swallow their prey alive. They vocalize their attacks by
emitting a high pitched squeal. Their bodies are covered in glittering scales
and long hairs, and they have a pink muscular mouth with ridges of serrated
teeth.
On the danger scale: level
10
Raiders- Wiry
lizard-men that attack in large numbers. They have fangs dripping with
poisonous venom and wield crudely made spears and bone masks. They can change
color to match their environment and are a communal species, traveling in large
caravans. They are hunter and gatherers, and will steal your belongings and eat
you for dinner.
On the danger scale: level
9
Desert Cow- A
multi-trunked mammal as large as an elephant. The primary food source of the
raiders and sandworms. They survive on a plant diet, and are valued for their
milk. They are only dangerous in large numbers and will stampede if provoked.
On the danger scale: level 5
All three of these species threatens Aries during her
journey on Sahara 354. Read Paradise 21 to find out how she survives!
1 comment:
Best luck on the sale! I loved Paradise 21!
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