I've been remiss and haven't participated for a little whiles as I sorted through final drafts and edits and various other stuff life throws at you in the real world.
SFFSat is a place where a bunch of us post snippets from our written works and also shoot the breeze a little. And before I get ahead of myself, thanks and appreciation as always to those who stop by and leave fantastic comments.
This week, I'm featuring a snippet from To Catch A Marlin, due out this October with Ring of Fire Publishing. A futuristic cat and mouse tale involving Special Inspector Pedroni and the vigilante Jax Marlin, who just happens to be a super sexy woman with ninja skills.
Today, Inspector Pedroni walks into the International Criminal and Security Police's office on the Bacchus Dome (in space) and realizes an interesting difference to the ICSP buildings he's accustomed to seeing...
So
much for Earth police buildings, these outer space ones were like futuristic
corporate houses. Sleek, spatial designs greeted him, which seemed to enhance
the light and mood emphasized by the glass walls that brought in more light.
His eyes swept up impressive curving steps, which led to a floor above to the
glass tube elevators that shot up seven more stories. A few darted up and down,
filled with attractive people in rather sexy police uniforms and suits.
This can’t be the right place.
This can’t be the right place.
Pedroni
suppressed the urge to whistle. As he looked up to the very top floor, he
decided it looked like a prism, filtering in brilliance, enough to have him
squinting. He’d read somewhere that people who lived for long periods in space
needed light elements to mimic sunlight else they tended to suffer bouts of depression.
Well, he looked around scanning cheery faces. I don’t see any of that here.
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Great descriptions...almost like being there. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI believe I have my next vacation spot picked out. Where is this Bacchus Dome located?
ReplyDeleteLocated a umph to the side of the dark side of the moon in a place called L2. If you have a penchant for wild debauchery, Bacchus is your place. :)
DeleteWell of course they're cheery, they're attractive people in sexy outfits! :P
ReplyDeleteI know, right!! :)
DeleteNice description. Where can I get one of those sexy police outfits?
ReplyDeleteBacchus Dome, just a shuttle ride across, give or take 12 hours or so. :)
DeleteNeed shades. Seriously, the thought of that much light is making my head hurt. Catch a Marlin comes out this October? Gah-I'm still trying to find time to read your previous books.
ReplyDeleteI know!! Too bright, even for me. Yes, October!! Yay!!!
DeleteThe description of light was beautiful. The setting is great here. Looking forward to seeing what's going to be found in this place of light and smiling faces.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! Glad you enjoyed!!!
DeleteLight elements or light? If you're thinking of seasonal affective disorder, you want light--light elements are things like lithium.
ReplyDeleteThanks, good to know!
DeleteHrrrrm, do I detect that the residents of Bacchus Dome are a bit more cheery and prone to...partying? (Or am I reading too much into the name?)
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet. Loved the description. :)
You read just the right amount into the name. Just like the Greek god of revelry!! In the book, there's a saying about Bacchus: "Everything goes, including your clothes..." :)
DeleteThat's an awesome saying. And I love when stories have mythic elements to them. ^_^
DeleteOooo, very la-di-dah! A posh police station. :-P
ReplyDeleteLove the touch about light elements. With the nights drawing in, I definitely get how living in space would make one a little crazy!
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