EMERGENCE
A
new sci-fi adventure by Graeme Ing
Hello
everyone, Graeme here.
I’m
a huge fan of a particular sub-genre of sci-fi which inspired this
book, but it would be a complete spoiler to say which, sorry. :) Let
me know if you figure it out after reading the book.
I
had another goal when writing Emergence too. I’m particularly fond
of books that keep you guessing. Where things are not what they seem,
and you suspect that from the beginning. Have you read that type of
book? Like the layers of an onion.
You
find yourself attempting to figure out the true reality, and form a
theory. Then there’s a revelation in the book that either confirms
or betrays your theory. At this point, you’re like “Oh, okay, I
think THIS is happening.” Then the author drops another bombshell.
“Oh! No, I bet it’s THIS.” And on it goes, you trying to
predict the final revelation. It’s exciting to wonder if you
interpreted the clues correctly.
It’s
this type of mystery that I set out to capture in Emergence, though
it’s more an adventure tale than a true mystery. And it was a huge
challenge for me to pace the revelations, without doubt the toughest
book I’ve written so far. I hope I pulled it off, but only you,
dear readers, can answer that. :)
A dying world has
many secrets.
Porl's world
is dying. Crops fail. Birds fall from the sky. Is this a repeat of
the Cataclysm that decimated the Ancients’ world a thousand years
ago?
Porl loves
to fix things and is compelled to solve the mystery - and save his
people no matter the personal cost. Disobeying the will of the town
Elders, Porl uncovers a secret they want hidden. When caught, the
Elders banish Porl into the wilderness, alone against the savage
Mad-Ones.
As the
Mad-Ones hunt him, Porl discovers the world isn't what he believed.
The more he learns about the mystical Ancients, the more he unravels
an incredible reality he never imagined.
Nothing is
what it seems. The harshest truth he uncovers is that in seven days
everyone he loves will die. Yet the final secret of the Ancients, on
how to save his people, still eludes him…
(Paperback coming soon)
If you want to contact me, I love
discussing books and hearing recommendations.
Welcome Graeme! I do love books that keep me guessing. And it's hard to fool me these days. Can't wait to read Emergence!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Graeme!
ReplyDeleteThank you both! It's great to see you all again.
ReplyDeleteLoved your other books. This one sounds up my alley. Congrats, Graeme!
ReplyDeleteI’m intrigued! Way to grab someone’s attention. Best of luck, Graeme!
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