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

Chrystalla Thoma (Author)

Book Description

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.
Dystopian 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.

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Editorial Reviews

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"This book is absolutely a "run, buy it, read it" recommendation. Trust me, Rex Rising is worth the time."
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"Rex Rising is crazy science fiction done right."
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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: 955 KB
• Print Length: 322 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1475096852
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Amazon.com (August 11, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005GZPOQE
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,212 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #7 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction
  • #32 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Science Fiction > Adventure

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Vision of the Future October 10, 2011

By D. Pease

Format:Kindle Edition

The world created in Rex Rising is beautifully detailed and an interesting look at what could happen if mutant parasites changed humanity in some pretty amazing ways. The main character, Elei, shows that even in the darkest times, one person can make a difference. He manages to escape a ruthless enemy all while he battles forces attacking his body from within. There were questions left unanswered that begged for a sequel. If you enjoy character-driven peeks into a bizarre future, then Rex Rising may be just the read for you.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Warning! This story is Fascinating!! February 2, 2012

By The Book Runner TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

After reading Hera I knew I had to get into Rex Rising immediately. I loved Chrystalla Thoma's imagination and constant action and had to know what happened next. I was not disappointed and found myself stealing moments to finish Rex Rising. It was exciting from the first page and the idea of parasites fighting within the body was fascinating.

16 year old Elei had been shot and was fleeing to what he hoped, was safety. His boss and mother figure Pelia, has been assassinated in his arms and he too, had been shot. Before dying, Pelia gave him the address of Kalaes where Elei collapses 24 hours later. Kalaes and his girlfriend Maera nurse him back to health than end up escaping with him when the Gultur come hunting him. Hera, a Gultur that is empathetic to the humans and wants to see change, helps them escape the Gultur several times because their location keeps becoming compromised. The Gultur are the oppressing dictatorial government of the land who are all women and consider themselves to be goddesses.

This story looks like it is marketed for the YA demographic so I must warn those that care, that this story has profanity ( hells gd sht p-off) and a sexual encounter including the description of female body parts and female nudity. I, personally, would recommend it to an adult audience.

I am looking forward to the next book in this series called Rex Cresting!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional and Thought Provoking September 8, 2011

By Arlie Ann

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

An original and engaging read. A young man with the weight of the world inside him, struggling to understand and survive in a harsh, well-drawn world of cruelty and inhuman conditions, Elei will steal your heart, as will Kalaes, a guy who maintains his humanity just when you think things will never get better for Elei. The pace is relentless, the settings so fresh I know I'd stand in line to watch Rex Rising on a screen. I can't wait for book two to release, and I highly recommend this novel.

More About the Author

Chrystalla is Greek Cypriot (hence the strange name) and likes writing about bratty, angsty boys and spunky girls in fantasy and science-fiction worlds. She writes mainly for a young adult public but not only (heed the warnings!)
She's currently preparing a non-fiction book about dragons, because the truth must out, and is juggling two series ("Elei's Chronicles" and "Boreal and John Grey").

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