In a world where perfection is demanded of its citizens, one imperfect woman may be the only person who can save humanity: Cerys: Valkyrie Earth by Merrin Slade Book Tour & Giveaway
CERYS:VALKYRIE EARTH
by Merrin Slade
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GENRE: SciFi Space Opera
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BLURB:
In
a world where perfection is demanded of its citizens, one imperfect woman may
be the only person who can save humanity.
One
thousand years in the future, humans have developed the ability to alter their
genes to create a perfect version of themselves, but not all are so fortunate.
Cerys Skye is a Wild Type, genetically unaltered and forced to live in the
Refuge—a place for Wild Types and the unlucky citizens whose genetic
modifications society has deemed as imperfect.
All
the fiery tempered young woman knows is how to fight. Using her wits and
skills, Cerys must compete in brutal prize fights if she is to bring food to
the table for her younger sister. But, she is always aware that the next fight
could her last—she must find a way out of this life.
Leaving
behind all that she knows, the last place the tempestuous Cerys expects to find
herself is joining the United Planet's Space Force Academy, where she battles
prejudice and intolerance in a world run by genetically modified humans.
As
the new recruit discovers, not all is as it seems at the Academy with a shadowy
cyber-evil seeking to threaten humanity. But, when loyalties are tested and the
stakes are high, can Cerys rely on newfound allies and her unshakeable courage
to stop the impending catastrophe?
Contains
mature themes.
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EXCERPT
“You’ve got the wrong Wild Type—sir.” Cerys stood
straighter.
“There is no mistake.” His eyes narrowed.
“I haven’t done anything, and I’m already late for
training.”
“I have my orders to ship you out. We’ve spent a lot of time
finding you, Cerys Skye.” The secofficer glanced into the sky, searching for
something.
“Let me explain.” Her pulse throbbed in her temple. “I’ve
done nothing illegal. If this is about the protests, I’m not involved and I’m
not with Rebels. You’ve got the wrong person.” She gritted her teeth. “You
can’t send me to jail if I haven’t done anything, sir.”
“Jail?” His brows shot up. “Oh, no. Not jail. You’re going
to the Space Force Academy.”
Cerys’s mouth opened, but no sound came out.
“Space Force?” she finally stuttered. “That test was over a
year ago. In the border settlements… We never heard...” She had buried the dark
day of the exam; remembering brought back humiliation and failure. She didn’t
want to think about what happened ever again.
“You never answered our messages. You’ve been impossible to
find, Skye.”
“You were trying to find me? This dump is a technical
wasteland—messaging is impossible.” Cerys’s mind spun. When she lived with her
father, the space academy in Annapol had been her dream, but the chance of
getting a scholarship was almost impossible because GMs were doing their best
to keep Wild Types out.
“You’re lucky we finally located you.” The secofficer tapped
his foot. “A random biometric scan of the fighters in the arena yesterday
picked you up. Orders from the top were to bring you in immediately.”
“Space Force?” This could be a chance to make a better life
for her and Starla. Her heart pounded.
“Well, are you coming or not?”
“It’s just…” She would have to leave Starla, and how would
her sister survive on her own? Cerys shuffled, not knowing what to do.
“You are rejecting your place at the academy?” he scoffed.
“Wild Types are such a waste of time.” He waved his hand. “Step aside, then.”
She dug her nails into her palms. If she stayed, death in
the arena was certain. If not tomorrow, it would be soon. No future for her, no
future for Starla. If she went, she could send Starla money and save the rest
to make a new life for them.
“I accept.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Merrin
Slade is a science fiction writer who transports readers to alternate futures
and faraway universes.
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