Protostar
The
Star-Crossed Saga
Book
1
Braxton
A. Cosby
Genre:
Young Adult/Sci-fi Romance
Publisher:
Winter Goose Publishing
Date
of Publication: April 16th, 2014
ISBN:
978-1-941058-01-5
ASIN:
1941058019
Number
of pages:346
Word
Count: 99k
Cover
Artist: Winter Goose Publishing
Book
Description:
On
the brink of civil war, the Torrian Alliance continues with its
mission to obliterate Star-children across the universe in order to
suppress an intergalactic evil. Following the recommendations of his
council, King Gregorio Derry reluctantly agrees to send his only son
William on a mission to restore honor to his family name.
William
seeks to complete his assignment, the elimination of a Star-child
named Sydney on planet Earth, but when the assassination is delayed
he begins to realize an emotional connection with his target.
With
conspiracy threatening his home planet, and a hidden menace on Earth
seeking to secure a vested interest, William finds himself torn
between irrevocable duty and sacrificing everything he stands for to
defend Sydney.
As
William and Sydney struggle to overcome their impossible
circumstances, they start to wonder if the connection of two
Star-Crossed lovers will be enough to save them from certain doom.
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PROLOGUE
Seventeen
Years Ago . . .
Sarah
stood atop the mountainside looking out into the sky. The expanse of
rich darkness and scattered stars reminded her of home. She desired
to return there someday, but knew that she couldn’t. Things had
been set in motion. There was no way to turn back now, even if she
tried.
Still,
something within her body felt wrong.
Is
this the right place, right time? she thought.
Maybe
the details got skewed, blended together, lost amongst all the
immaculate planning. Even they were known to be wrong sometimes. She
hoped against all hope that they weren’t. But stars never lie. She
gazed into the sky. Their configuration—constellation after
constellation, linked like a chain, with the Star of David perched in
the center—was picture perfect. This had to be it. All she had to
do now . . . was wait.
And
wait she did.
Hours
passed as the moon slid by. Just as her mind began to fill with
doubt, it finally happened. The ground underneath her shifted,
rocking her from side to side, up and down, as the stars burned
brightly. She braced herself, running down from the mountain the best
she could. Her old bony legs wobbled, struggling to keep her upright
as she negotiated the uneven layers of rock and grass. A loud
crashing noise like the banging of cymbals lit her ears on fire as
the sky parted, sending a tiny bright shard screaming across the
black canvas, growing larger as it drew near.
Her
eyes snapped to the road—the projected point of impact. But one
detail had been missed.
Unaccounted
for.
Someone
else was there.
A
vehicle sped down the dusty road, on a straight collision course with
the object, which continued to grow larger and larger as time ticked
on. Sarah waved her hands as wildly as she could screaming, “Hey,
you have to stop!”
But
her screams went unnoticed. She gasped as the object crashed to the
earth, tearing the car into pieces. She squinted, filtering the heat
from the explosion as she moved in closer to examine the wreckage.
A
gaping hole where the roof used to be greeted her, revealing the
charred remains of the female passenger. She scanned the rest of the
vehicle for survivors, finding only the shell of the driver
white-knuckled to the steering wheel.
Her
heart dropped.
The
muffled sound of a baby crying tickled her ears, urging her to
examine the object in the passenger seat more closely. It resembled a
meteor, covered in craters and black ash that sent her into a
coughing panic. A small crack in the outer shell provided just enough
space for her to look inside. Reaching out for the door handle, she
grabbed it with both hands—wrinkled fingers trembling as she ripped
the car door free—tossing it by the wayside. With a sigh of relief,
she peeled back the shell. Black smoke stung her eyes as her hands
burned from the heat. But Sarah ignored them both, pressing forward
with her mission. Nothing would stop her now. With wet eyes she
smiled, finally finding what she was so desperately looking for—a
baby girl.
About
the Author:
Braxton
A. Cosby is a dreamer with a passion for inspiring others to love, in
spite of circumstance and convenience.
His
calling to pen a young-adult series that is smart, witty, and thought
provoking, has challenged readers to answer the question: What would
you choose, love or irrevocable duty?
Braxton
lives in Atlanta, GA, where he co-hosts a local radio show on WAOK
which is a mash-up of current events and health and wellness. He also
has a blog where he discusses everything from health and
entertainment to spirituality and relationships.
Website:
www.braxtoncosby.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/DrBraxtonCosby
Twitter:@BraxtonACosby
Blog:
www.braxtoncosby.com
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