Rex Rising (Elei's Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

Chrystalla Thoma (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 2011

In a world where parasites create new human races, Elei leads a peaceful life -- until a mysterious attack on his boss sends him fleeing with a bullet in his side. Pursued for a secret he does not possess and with the fleet at his heels, he has but one thought: to stay alive. His pursuers aren't inclined to sit down and talk, although that's not the end of Elei's troubles. The two powerful parasites inhabiting his body, at a balance until now, choose this moment to bring him down, leaving Elei with no choice but to trust in people he hardly knows. It won't be long before he realizes he must find out this deadly secret - a secret that might change the fate of his world and everything he has ever known - or die trying.
YA Science Fiction novel. 76 thousand words/approx. 300 pages

Winner of position #6 on the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll in the category of Fantasy and Science Fiction Novels published in 2011.

Warning: Some profanity and violence. Includes GLBT themes and romance. Older YA/adult public.


The sequel is out now - "Rex Cresting" (Book Two of Elei's Chronicles).

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is absolutely a "run, buy it, read it" recommendation. Trust me, Rex Rising is worth the time."
These Pretty Words Book Reviews

"Rex Rising is crazy science fiction done right."
Indie Books R Us

"A cool and unique idea. I can't wait to see where the story takes Elei, and all the rest, in the next book!"
My Tower of Books Reviews

"Rex Rising will keep you on the edge of your seat."
YA Novel Reader

From the Back Cover

Blood seeped between Elei's fingers.
The small wound was above his left hipbone. He pressed down harder to staunch the bleeding and gritted his teeth. His pulse leaped under his palm as he sat shivering on a hard, cold bench. He rested his other hand on the grip of his holstered gun. In his blurry eyes, everything had a shimmering edge, suspended between reality and dream.
Then the world tilted.
Danger.
Elei jerked and sharp pain erupted in his side. Hissing, he drew his gun and waited. His possessed eye throbbed; cronion, the strongest of his resident parasites, hated surprises. The world lit up in bright colors. Be ready. His heart pounded in his chest, sent bruising beats against his ribs. He swallowed past a dry throat and gripped his gun until his knuckles creaked.
Nothing moved. Oblong objects around him pulsed in cool hues of green and blue. Safe. Nothing living. He relaxed a little. For a while he simply sat, left hand pressing against the wound, the cold metal barrel of the gun held against his right thigh.
"Hey, you," a man's voice said from behind.
Clamping his jaw, Elei lifted the gun and turned to point in the general direction of the voice. Cold wind blew his jacket hood back, allowing him a wider view. The man appeared at the right periphery of Elei's tainted vision -- a splash of red. He went still when Elei cocked the hammer. The click rang too loud in the quiet.
"Calm down, will you," the man said, raising his hands. "Just checking on you. You're bleeding all over my boat."
The boatman. Elei let out a breath and lowered the gun, but didn't click the safety back on, just in case. The cold breeze ruffled his short hair and water splashed and murmured. The low hum of an engine set his teeth on edge. What was he doing in a boat out at sea? He prodded his memories, but came up blank.

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Product Details

• File Size: 887 KB
• Print Length: 227 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Amazon.com; 1 edition (August 11, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005GZPOQE
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,910 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Greek Cypriot with a penchant for dark myths, good food, and a tendency to settle down anywhere but at home, Chrystalla likes to write about fantastical creatures, crazy adventures, and family bonds. After having lived in France, England, Germany and Costa Rica, she now lives in Cyprus with her husband and enjoys wandering the countryside sampling local food and wine. She writes mainly fantasy and science fiction, primarily for a young adult public and her stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies.

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