Rook by Blaine C. Readler
In Rook by Blaine Readler, the titular character is swept from life as a primitive tribesmen into an interstellar adventure through time and space, encountering legendary figures and changing the course of history. The plot is ambitious and fast-moving, boasting educational moments and light-hearted scenes. The underlying reason why Rook has been chosen as a time-traveling liaison to an alien race isn’t entirely clear, but Readler has written a fascinating journey for him to take. Going from the formation of Roman empires to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Rook is an unpredictable, tongue-in-cheek ride through human history, with plenty of […]
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Growing up loving horror and mystery tales, JC Bratton’s Freshman effort in the world of fiction pays homage to the Point Horror novels she would read as a kid: stories such as Slumber Party by Christopher Pike and Twisted by RL Stine. Some of her biggest influences are Alfred Hitchcock, Lois Duncan, Stephen King and Richard Matheson. JC does have a day job but would really be excited if Netflix would make a movie based on her first short story. JC resides in the heart of Silicon Valley: San Jose, California.
Brandon T. Keaton is a self-prescribed Peter Pan who adores cats and dogs. Penchants for gummy bears and action figures have followed him around his entire life. He currently resides in Wellington, New Zealand, and is loath to discuss himself in the third person, but he can be persuaded to do so from time to time. Transference is his first novel.