LINK, by D.A.
Karr, is a sci-fi mystery thriller. It is set in the year 2800, in a future
apocalyptic world where time jumping becomes a means to control the human race.
“LINK is suspenseful, intriguing,
and action filled,” says D. A. Karr. “Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler fans
will enjoy reading this book.”
Synopsis:
Space Time,
2800, Earth
As the
Earth shifts on its axis, mankind is caught in a war of survival and time.
Imprisoned in this time war, Captain John Garrick and the N.S.T.E.A. Phoenix
become a pawn between technology, humans, and what's left of civilization.
No amount
of careful planning can prepare the time jumpers for the dangerous enemy that
seems to predict their every move.
As the
N.S.T.E.A seals a deal to deliver time technology to the notorious outlaw,
Menser, Garrick plots to undermine the N.S.T.E.A.
Garrick
doesn't live by the rules, and he knows one thing is for sure: kill or be
killed.
Technology
becomes the enemy and time an illusion as Phoenix's crew prepares for the
inevitable - a fight to the finish.
About the Author:
D.A. Karr
has been writing books and screenplays for the last ten years. Her experience
and employment includes firefighting in the U.S. Forest Service, law
enforcement, IT engineering, and several years with the Space and Naval Warfare
Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego). She has a Master’s in software
engineering.
D.A. Karr
enjoys writing in a variety of genres including sci-fi, thriller-mystery,
historical fiction, and screenplays. She
is the author of several books including
LINK,
The Legend of
Pendyne, and
The Racehorse with Magic
Shoes.
EXCERPT
Garrick barked to Becker,
“We need more altitude to jump!”
Becker shouted over the
rumbling, “Not an option in this dust storm.”
Gillie, Wexler, Farber,
and the crew watched the viewers above their heads, searching for the ships
behind them.
There's nothing. They see
nothing. The dust is thick and red. Still the whining sound resonates closer
and closer.
A.L.I.S. repeated her
question, “What are the coordinates?”
Garrick ordered her,
“Release A.L.I.S. Attention!”
A.L.I.S. stood behind
Garrick, waiting. However, this time, unknowing to him, she was watching as her
sensors shifted back and forth, sending out silent signals to Phoenix.
Becker shouted orders to
Lieutenant Chiang, “Weapons online Lieutenant! All hands battle stations!”
Suddenly, from below the
edge of the hillside, an almost invisible Dragar gunship raised up right in
front of them. Hanging in the air, the Dragar ship turned to face them head on.
Two Dragar pilots were in the seats, bringing the gunship about and rotating
their gun mounts.
Phoenix responded as it
looped over and behind the Dragar ship.
Wexler broke in, “We’re
behind, sir!”
Garrick yelled, “Fire
torpedoes!”
Gillie, Wexler, and
Farber flicked the switches simultaneously as Phoenix lurched backwards. Three
RZaR torpedoes hit the Dragar gunship front on, instantly incinerating it in a
fireball.
Becker and Garrick raised
their fists in victory, “It’s down,” just as Phoenix dropped its speed and
leveled off.
Becker spun in his seat,
“Where’s the other ships, Lieutenant?”
Lieutenant Chiang
reported, “Looks like their gone, sir. Off the scans.”
Garrick interrupted,
“Keep watching. They’re here somewhere. We’re going to have to maneuver.
Phoenix isn’t built for dogfights.”
Becker began evasive
action as he ordered, “Lieutenant! Pull the nose up and get above this dust!”
“Aye sir,” barked the
Lieutenant.
Phoenix started climbing
as the thrusters roared. Farber, Wexler, and Gillie maintained their watch on
the scanners.
Then suddenly, three more
Dragar cruisers appear from nowhere and locked onto Phoenix. They dropped down
into a triangle pattern, starting their attack.
Lieutenant Chiang shouted
in a high pitched voice, “Captain! Three Dragar cruisers off the starboard, 30
degrees!” Wexler, Farber, Gillie, and the crew manned the weapon systems as
they searched for the cruisers.
Becker ordered, “Shields
on! We’re in for a fight!”
Just then, one Dragar
cruiser broke off and flew under Phoenix. Gillie yelled, “Dragar coming in
under us, sir!”
Becker commanded, “Roll
to the port! Come about Mr. Dessa!”
The Phoenix responded
rolling off, exposing the cruiser. Suddenly, tracer fire shot past the
starboard side. Pinging could be heard
as it bounced off the shielding.
Becker, yelling over the
roaring, “Garrick! Take over! Captain to bridge! Evasive action!”
The bridge scrambled.
Garrick grabbed the helm from Mr. Dessa. Thrusting the helm controls on full
forward, he drove Phoenix straight toward the ground. Nearing maximum dive
velocity, Garrick pulled Phoenix’s nose straight up as she curved skyward. The
crew was driven in their seats as the force pinned them down. Two Dragar
cruisers broke off, diving at Phoenix, making their attack from the rear.
Farber grasped what
Garrick was planning. It was going to be close. Becker ordered the crew, “Hold
on to something. It’s going to be a rough ride!”
The Dragar cruiser came
at Phoenix full speed firing all guns, pelting Phoenix’s shields, then bouncing
off.
As Farber and Garrick
flicked the switches, Garrick grasped the guidance stick with both hands,
gritting his teeth. He counted out loud echoing through the whine as Phoenix
closed on the cruiser, “One, Two, Three! Now!” The Phoenix did a hard turn to
the left shooting forward at full speed. The Dragar cruiser tried to avoid the
collision as it rammed itself into the rock cliffs.
Garrick yelled at Wexler
and Gillie, “Afterburners full on!”
Wexler and Gillie flipped
the switches for the afterburner turbojets, spraying the Dragar ship with fire.
Bursting into a fireball, it cartwheeled in flames.
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