This week’s BookHooks offers a sneak peek at my upcoming book, a military science fiction novel with romantic elements. Will you believe the truth when you see it? Think so? Read on, human. Pietas has advice for you.
About Bringer of Chaos: Forged in Fire
(Book 2 in the Bringer of Chaos series)
Humans created the Ultras, a genetically enhanced race, to defend mankind. Instead, Ultras became their greatest threat. With the help of traitors, humans captured half a million of the immortal warriors.
Exiled to an alien world with no tech, no tools, and no resources, their leader, Pietas must protect his people, find food and shelter and unite them. But before he can, he must regain command from a ruthless adversary he’s fought for centuries–his brutal, merciless father.
Ultras are immortal, and no matter how they die, they come back. Reviving after death isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Some wounds heal instantly and a few take time, but battered and broken trust? Immortals may heal, but a wound of the heart lasts forever.
Who will you believe, human?
The foreword of this book is from Pietas, the hero.
It’s human nature to lie. Telling the truth is mine. Why? First, because honoring my word means more to me than life. Second, though humans are craven, distasteful, reprehensible supplanters of power, I acknowledge you need the truth. Third, because others of my people have lied to you. They conceal themselves among you, claiming we are myth. They feed you false hope that you are safe. They lull you into complacent ignorance. The deceivers among my kind want to manipulate and confuse you.
You believe them.
You’ve heard tales of visitors from outer space. Stories of aliens who walk among you. You call them urban legends, myths, tall tales for the campfire. Their lies have fooled you.
You believe them.
This book relates my tale but is not from my point of view. Call it Science Fiction, but it did happen. My dimension might not be yours, but I exist. To honor a worthy human friend, I considered sparing humanity. I have since seen the folly of blanket exemption. Not all humans deserve to die, but there are requirements for being protected. I will choose few. Would I deem you worthy of being chosen?
Perhaps. I offer no guarantee. Your fate is a bequest no one can usurp.
Believe me.
Read this, if you dare to know the truth.
~ Pietas
Read book 1: Bringer of Chaos: the Origin of Pietas
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Fabulous excerpt, Kayelle!
Thanks so much, Lisabet!
What a great start to the book.
Thanks, Janet. This character is quite non-traditional hero-wise. But readers love him. 🙂
I’m always so impressed by your writing.
Thank you so much, Kris. 🙂
Pietas is an intriguing character, and I love the fact you have him directly addressing the human reader. I’m not sure he’d consider me worthy of saving. I’d like to think so, of course, but, depending on his requirements, I suspect earring making and story telling does not rank high on his list of qualifications. Intriguing beginning.
I hesitated to do that at first because I didn’t want readers to think it was first person. I added a line about it not being from his point of view — so perhaps readers who aren’t crazy about 1st pov will still take a further peek. But oh… Pietas is so straightforward in everything he does — having him talk to the reader was just too delicious to pass up!
PS: he rather fancies jewelry and stories. No earrings, but he loves rings and bangle bracelets! Who knew? 🙂
Hi Kayelle,
Awesome story, I just had to tweet.
Hope all is going great in your world.
Thank you so much, Tina! 🙂