Suffocate (The Breathless Novelette series) [Kindle Edition]

S.R. Johannes (Author)

Book Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NOVELETTE AT 15,000 WORDS.

Suffocate is the first novelette in THE BREATHLESS series.

It is a 15,000 word young adult thriller that combines the dystopic and science fiction genres. The book will be available on ebook only starting Monday for only
99 cents!

For centuries, the world outside the Biome has been unlivable. Today, marks the first time anyone will attempt to leave the suffocating ecosphere. Eria is not worried because her scientist father has successfully tested the new Bio-Suit many times. It's a celebratory day until something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of tragedy, Eria uncovers a deep conspiracy that affects the very air she breathes.

If those responsible find out what she knows, they won't stop hunting her until she takes her last breath.

The 2nd novelette in the series, CHOKE, is scheduled for Fall 2012. The 3rd, EXHALE, is scheduled for Winter 2013

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

S.R. Johannes is the author of the award-winning Untraceable (a teen wilderness thriller) and On The Bright Side (a tween paranormal). She won the "2012 IndieReader Discover Award" for Young Adult, was nominated for "2012 Georgia Author of the Year" in Young Adult, and is a SemiFinalist in "The Kindle Book Review" for Best Indie Book of 2012.

After earning an MBA and working in corporate america, S.R. Johannes traded in her expensive suits, high heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of writing.She lives in Atlanta Georgia with her dog, British-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world. You can find her hanging out online at srjohannes.com

Product Details

• File Size: 389 KB
• Print Length: 46 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Coleman and Stott (May 16, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008450Q70
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,233 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Johannes created a world that completely shocked me May 30, 2012

By HeidiJoVT

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm not exactly sure what to say about Suffocate. Each time I've sat down to write my review, I become irritated because knowing that I have to wait . . . and wait for the sequel is killing me.

When Shelli (S. R. Johannes) emailed me and said she wrote a novelette, I was like cool. I never expected Suffocate to leave me on the edge, begging for more. In what is 15,000 words which is roughly 50 pages, Johannes, created a world, killed off a major character, added suspense, mystery and love and completely shocked me.

Suffocate is the story of Eria and her scientist father, Duke. For centuries, the world has been unlivable, forcing people to live in a Biome. Eria has never known what real grass feels like or ever touched a real tree. She's never felt the sun touch her face when it rises early in the morning. Eria lives in a bubble.

Ash, Duke's assistant, knows everything there is to know about Duke and Eria - so when things take a turn for the worse, Eria knows she can only trust one person - Ash!

When Duke, creates a suit that allows people to walk outside the Biome, everyone is excited. A suit like this would likely to cause problems, especially for the man who controls the oxygen distribution . . . dun dun dun. When Eria and Ash figure out the oxygen is killing people, the puzzle starts falling together rather quickly.

The only thing left for Eria is to leave the Biome, but how can she without a suit?

Suffocate is an absolute must!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Young adult novelette that will leave you breathless! May 18, 2012

By lalibrarybug

Format:Kindle Edition

A compelling six chapter novelette that will catch your attention from the very first page and leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment. Eria is nervously awaiting her dad's big moment, when he walks out of the only home she has ever known, the BioDome. The suit he has created can withstand any of the environmental problems of the outside world. When his big moment arrives, Eria is there, watching proudly. Then things in the dome go very wrong,very quickly, and her entire world is changed. What was her dad really involved with? What does his young assistant, Ash, know? I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel! Note: Very well written and edited. [YA Book Hoarder Blog]

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This little novelette certainly packs a mean punch. July 19, 2012

By Amarilys

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Eria lives inside the Biome, a structure where people have lived since D-day. Several generations have passed since that day, and now Eria's father has finally completed a Bio-suit that will allow them to return to the world outside. A world that its poison and heat. Everyone is celebrating because he will be "the first man to step out of the artificial ecosystem in almost a century." But something goes wrong and in the blink of an eye, her dad to ashes. Literally. Before letting her grief drown her Eria sets out to uncover the truth about the accident, and what she uncovers is darker than she could've imagined.

This little novelette certainly packs a mean punch. Intrigue, deception, romance, action, all mixed up to create a riveting story. Eria was a surprisingly strong character. She's fun and loving with her family, has a cute crush on her dad's assistant, and when the tough gets going she steels herself and sets emotions aside to survive. Ash was very cute, and I was glad that he got a bigger part than just of romantic interest. He also shows to be very valiant and not afraid to fight back. The short glimpses we get of the other characters, were really well done. I found myself feeling bad for her Nana, and when her dad died I felt sad. Point is, that in just a few pages I was emotionally invested in this story, and that's something I know is really hard to accomplish when one is writing. So kudos to Johannes!

The ending left me scrambling and searching all over the place for when the sequel would come out. The Breathless series has left me, well...breathless. If I have any complains about this is that I would've love it to be a longer work. I can't wait until the next installment comes out. I'll be waiting for Choke (The Breathless 2)!

More About the Author

S.R. Johannes is the award-winning author of the Amazon bestselling Untraceable (a teen wilderness thriller series) and new tween paranormal, On The Bright Side. She has also published short novelettes as well as a teen romance anthology with 16 other authors titled, In His Eyes. Uncontrollable is the sequel to Untraceable, and Unstoppable (book 3) is scheduled for Summer 2013.

S.R. Johannes is the YA advisor of ALLi and a winner of the 2012 IndieReader Discovery Awards (Young Adult category). She was also nominated for 2012 Georgia Author of the Year (Young Adult category), a Finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Best Young Adult of 2012, and a YA Finalist in the US Book News best Book of 2012.

After earning an MBA and working in corporate America doing marketing for over 15 years, S.R. Johannes traded in her expensive suits, high heels, and corporate lingo for a family, flip-flops, and her love of writing. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her dog, English-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their little prince and princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world.