Before we continue traipsing after Death and Chronos, I’m honored to participate in the Ninja Captain’s cover reveal for CassaStorm.
CassaStorm by
Alex J. Cavanaugh
http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com/
A storm gathers across the galaxy…
Byron thought he’d put the days of battle behind him. Commanding the Cassan base on Tgren, his only struggles are occasional rogue pirate raids and endless government
bureaucracies. As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet, Byron’s
ideal life is threatened and he’s caught between the Tgrens and the Cassans.
After enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battle within his own family. The declaration of war between all ten races triggers nightmares in his
son, shaking Bassan to the core and threatening to destroy the boy’s mind.
Meanwhile the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal the end of all life in the galaxy. And the mysterious probe that almost destroyed Tgren twenty years
ago could be on its way back. As his world begins to crumble, Byron suspects a connection. The storm is about to break, and Byron is caught in the middle…
Release date:
September 17, 2013
Science Fiction
- Space Opera/Adventure
Print ISBN
9781939844002
E-book ISBN
9781939844019
It’s beautiful, Alex!
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Death By Chocolate
Lights glowed through shop windows around the Grand Place as people strolled in the warm Brussels night air.
“I’ve heard that Godiva chocolate is to die for.” Chloe glanced sideways at her companion, a smile on her face. “Would you buy me some?”
“Of course, my sweet.” Lucien chuckled at her enthusiasm and led her toward the famous shop. “If, as you say, it’s worth dying for, then how could I possibly refuse?”
“Look! They have chocolate covered marshmallows.” Chloe dragged Lucien over to the counter in the tiny store, her eyes shining with delight.
“Fancy meeting you here, my friend.” The voice at Lucien’s back fairly dripped with irony. He straightened, trying for nonchalance as he turned around to confront the speaker.
“Death, Chronos. What a pleasant surprise. What brings you to Belgium?”
“I have a craving for chocolate covered peanuts tonight,” Death said, his jaw dropped in a laugh.
“Actually, Michael sent us.” Chronos watched Lucien’s face turn a dull red as the import of that statement sank in. “You can’t have her. She has other plans for Chloe.”
Lucien struggled with that information for a moment before relaxing.
“Well, I already have the girl. Why doesn’t She come here Herself and take her? Why send messengers?”
“Come on, Evil. Let’s not stand here arguing forever.” Chronos froze time to make his point.
Death wandered behind the counter and helped himself to the peanuts, tossing them into an eye socket as he savored their gooey richness.
“You know Time won’t work in your favor on this one, Lucien.”
“All right,” he muttered. “But you take her home.”
“Agreed. But be a gentleman and pay for her chocolate first.”
Chronos hid a smirk as Lucien snarled and slapped some Euros on the counter. He sank through the floor in a fiery huff.
“Are we ready to leave?” Death popped the last of the peanuts in the air.
“Uh, not quite. You have chocolate…” Chronos motioned circles around his eyes with his fingers and handed Death a napkin.
“Thanks, dude. Guess they melted faster than I thought. How do you want to handle her?” Death pointed at Chloe, frozen mid-bite in a chocolate marshmallow ecstasy.
Chronos shrugged and tipped his hourglass. Chloe disappeared.
“She’ll think she was sleepwalking and raided the refrigerator. Hand me a piece of that orange chocolate, will you?”
Thanks, Laura!
And nice touch with the chocolate around the eye sockets.
Always happy to help, Alex! Glad the chocolate goofiness made you smile.
She will be surprised when time starts moving again.
Alex’s cover is gorgeous. It’s been on almost every blog I’ve visited this morning.
Alex is everywhere this morning, Diane!
Death and Chronos, lovers of chocolate and peanuts…who knew. How about Cadbury Eggs?
Love your style, Laura.
Thanks, Erin! I’ve never given them a Cadbury Egg. Interesting times that would be…
I should try to eat chocolate with my eyes. Probably that wouldn’t make me sick but then again htere’s the smell.
I would think it’d be hard to see after eating chocolate that way, Al.
Thanks for stopping by!
Great story, Laura…I’m going to have go back and read the rest of them
Thanks, Mark, and great to see you here!
Loved the story, Laura. And I see you’re among Alex’s many fans. Great to see his cover everywhere today.
Alex is making a big splash today, Lee!
I love the chocolate around the eye sockets. And really just Death saying he was craving chocolate covered peanuts made me laugh.
Congratulations to Alex!
It just proves that everybody craves chocolate, Julie!
Must go in search of chocolate. Now.
Happy Weekend!
Sorry for the chocolate attack, Carol.
Happy weekend to you as well!
Poor Evil can’t have a decent date. Mmm, chocolate.
Lucien doesn’t catch many breaks, Mary.
Another amusing episode, Laura. Those chocolate-covered peanuts would cause a problem for Death’s eye sockets. Chronos is such a great buddy, always coming to the rescue!
Chronos is a good guy, Ron. They’re so different from one another and yet are the greatest of friends.
I think I’ll stop using the phrase “…to die for…”, especially if there’s anyone within hearing, just in case. Getting my wish – even if it were chocolate covered oranges – might come with too high a price tag.
I loved the “Actually, Michael sent us.” I can hear the pause after it. You have a deft hand, Laura.
And Alex’s new cover is gorgeous.
It’s a beautiful cover, isn’t it?
That is a risky phrase, Kevin.
Glad you enjoyed the back and forth. That little shop does have the best orange chocolate I’ve ever had, though. I can still conjure up the memory of the taste!
Great cover reveal!
Yup, I’ve always thought “Evil” was responsible for getting me into chocolate shops! lol
Exactly, Lexa. But chocolate shops are such delightful places!
yay for alex! and i love the personifications of evil et al! chocolate is a killer! cant resist it!
Chocolate is sinister and enticing, Tara.
Nice cover, Alex. The story was delish, Laura.
~jon
Hi Jon! I figured it was time to bring Death and Chronos back.