Agents of Rivelt, page 36
“Reasonable. You have maturity and experience beyond your years and education.”
She just shook her head.
“That’s not just my bias, you know,” he said. “It’s true.”
“I know. I’m just so astonished by all that has happened. Only a few hours ago, I was bidding my hopes goodbye. On the verge of execution.” She jumped up, paced away as he stood, then returned to him. “Vigard, they—the Evonlid Syndicate—they’ve agreed to free—to actually protect—thought-readers!” Her voice squeaked. “And let us take them home. They’re sending us to all their stations.” Tears spilled down her cheeks.
He couldn’t help but embrace her again. Nor could he keep the huskiness from his voice. “We’ve done it, Tracy. We’ve done it! And now…we get to tie up the loose ends.” He smoothed a tear from her cheek. “Together, my love? And I do mean forever. Rings, vows, never to part.”
The security of his arm tight around her… The love in his voice… Tracy leaned her head into the support of his other hand and looked into his questioning gray eyes, glossy with unshed tears. His chest worked against hers. Like the moment she’d awakened—and found herself alive…loved…in his arms. The two deepest yearnings within her rejoiced. They had done it. All of it. She laid her fingers on his rough cheek. “Together, my love. Never to part.”
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Diverse Similarity
Her only hope is the forbidden touch of an alien mind.
Kena is the only human in a multi-racial starship crew. She’s admired for her navigational skills, but her race is viewed as problematic. Cultural differences abound, seasoned by unexpected similarities. Those lacking telepathic abilities have another disadvantage. Kena presents the crew with a paradox. She cannot be a telepath, and yet she is.
Their challenging mission strains every limit and claims lives. When an enemy discovers their presence, Kena is captured. As both guest and prisoner, she finds the PitKreelaundun race much harder to comprehend than any she has known. They entwine kindness with cruelty. Worst of all, their telepathic practices are intolerable to a human, threatening Kena’s sanity and life. Mutiny is forming among her captors, rescue is impossible, and diplomacy fails. There is only one way out—something that Kena must never do.
Diverse Similarity is the first of two novels in a compelling science fiction series by Sharon Rose. If you are intrigued by alien cultures, rich characters, and dangerous adventures among the stars, this book is for you. Read it today and explore not only outer space, but the spirit within.
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Dedication
To my husband, Phil,
who leaked a thought,
which started the world of Rivelt.
Acknowledgments
It’s said that writing is a solitary endeavor. In a way, this is true, but no book would reach readers without the help of a community. Even though the group is large, I’ll keep this short because the last paragraph may be the most important.
Many thanks to some key members of my team: My editor and friend, Bridgett Powers, my talented cover designer, Laura Oren, and my incredibly reliable advance reader, Cathrine Bonham. My husband and the rest of my family give me loving support. Groups such as Realm Makers and Write Now critique group provide invaluable education, mentoring, feedback, and that critical ingredient, encouragement. Perhaps most important of all, are you, my readers. Yes, I really do feel as much gratitude toward you as the others I’ve mentioned. You took the time to read my stories, and some of you have even given me the added pleasure of reviews and personal notes. My heartfelt thanks to all of you.
There is one other group I’d like to send a special thank you to: Venture. They had nothing to do with publishing this book, but they are the true heroes that inspire me. They reach out to the real trafficked and enslaved people of Earth today. Rescuing, feeding, housing, educating…challenging the status quo on so many levels. Their efforts create stories of freedom that bring tears to my eyes. If you’d like to know more, check out Venture.org.
About the Author
I started writing when I was seven years old. Okay, My Life as a Flying Squirrel may have had a couple spelling errors, but my classmates loved it.
Plenty of life has happened since that first story, and I’ve come to realize the things that fascinate me. People. Communication. Culture. Personality. Viewpoints. Beliefs. Anything that makes each of us beautifully unique. Small wonder that my art spills out in story form.
It was only a matter of time before I just had to share my stories. I’ve published science fiction and have some fantasy novels coming in the future.
When I’m not writing or reading, I may be traveling, enjoying gardens, or searching for unique coffee shops with my husband. We live in Minnesota, USA, famed for its mosquitoes—uh, I mean 10,000 lakes and vibrant seasons.
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Copyright © 2017-18 by Sharon Rose
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