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Below the Surface
Merx Tol, a resistance fighter, strives to balance life, his empathic sense, and the protection of his people under his mother's leadership. Everything he desires changes the day Henessa Sar, a young woman presumed dead, appears among the debris of a supply truck.
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First published March 29, 2012
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Catrina Taylor
39 books38 followersA unique author with a passion for her family, Catrina Taylor is in love with the written word. As an avid reader she finds her mind enjoys the worlds created uniquely in Fantasy, Science Fiction and various crossover genre. As an author, she most often plays in a universe of her own creation.
Introducing us to the imaginary world of Xarrok, she has hooked readers, waiting to see where her imagination takes us next.
When she is not playing in the universe of her mind, she is playing with her children who she encourages to follow her passion for words, and excel in every area they show interest. In fact, this talented word smith finds that life through their eyes is a constant lesson in self discovery, happiness and curiosity.
Inspired by her everyday world of family, infused with a an unquenched curiosity, and gifted with the ability to take us to places we could never have imagined, Catrina Taylor is an authour who promises to keep you fully immersed in a world of wonder and intrigue, waiting for more.
Introducing us to the imaginary world of Xarrok, she has hooked readers, waiting to see where her imagination takes us next.
When she is not playing in the universe of her mind, she is playing with her children who she encourages to follow her passion for words, and excel in every area they show interest. In fact, this talented word smith finds that life through their eyes is a constant lesson in self discovery, happiness and curiosity.
Inspired by her everyday world of family, infused with a an unquenched curiosity, and gifted with the ability to take us to places we could never have imagined, Catrina Taylor is an authour who promises to keep you fully immersed in a world of wonder and intrigue, waiting for more.
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July 23, 2012
I honestly did not pay attention to anything that told me this was part of a larger piece of work. So, there was while in the beginning where I felt like I'd walked into a movie halfway through. That did not prevent me from enjoying a wonderful story. Catrina Taylor is a name I have never heard of, but after reading this, I went straight to Amazon and grabbed Change by Design (Xenonian Origins). I was pulled into this world and that is a feat since I have really been put off by the Sci-fi genre the past few years.
I loved what I read, but felt that there was a lot that ended up being omitted. To but it bluntly...there is a lot of story here that seemed to be summed up in a sentence or two. Perhaps I will get more once the full length novel for this series becomes available. Very few editing issues (I always feel obliged to mention that for good or bad.) Ms. Taylor, you have a new fan.
I loved what I read, but felt that there was a lot that ended up being omitted. To but it bluntly...there is a lot of story here that seemed to be summed up in a sentence or two. Perhaps I will get more once the full length novel for this series becomes available. Very few editing issues (I always feel obliged to mention that for good or bad.) Ms. Taylor, you have a new fan.
July 30, 2012
Two and-a-half stars.
Not a lot to say about this one. There is an excellent story waiting to break-out, but for me, it never materialized. The premise of the book is great for science fiction. You could say the story occurs in the very distant future or possibly a parallel universe. The problems I encountered were the following: no chapters, jumbled time lines, center line formatting and last but not least, the story ends (for the kindle 69%) through. The remaining 31% is spent on what appears to be two more books or maybe one book in an apparent series, with chapters!
I don’t understand why a submission for the next book is almost as long as the initial work. Let’s finish the first story and provide a small tease for the second.
I’m sure there are many sci/fi fans that will enjoy this read. Not my cup-of-tea.
Not a lot to say about this one. There is an excellent story waiting to break-out, but for me, it never materialized. The premise of the book is great for science fiction. You could say the story occurs in the very distant future or possibly a parallel universe. The problems I encountered were the following: no chapters, jumbled time lines, center line formatting and last but not least, the story ends (for the kindle 69%) through. The remaining 31% is spent on what appears to be two more books or maybe one book in an apparent series, with chapters!
I don’t understand why a submission for the next book is almost as long as the initial work. Let’s finish the first story and provide a small tease for the second.
I’m sure there are many sci/fi fans that will enjoy this read. Not my cup-of-tea.
August 26, 2012
I tried to stay in the flow with the characters and all the Sci-Fi action going on, but I couldn't. I wasn't interested. Nothing pulled me into the story enough to make me care.
I understand the large "Hero" part that the character Merx was trying to fill, but there wasn't anything substantial to make me root for him.
There was a lot going on, special powers and a war, but none of it distinctly controlled the motives for the characters or the goals they needed to accomplish.
It felt a bit like reading a screenplay for an episode of (Battle Star Gallactica) but only getting the middle section of the manuscript.
I hope this writer is turning this short piece into something longer and more in-depth, so that the kernel of the story she has in mind will sprout.
Much luck. It's always nice to read something out of the ordinary, but every story needs a fluent theme.
I understand the large "Hero" part that the character Merx was trying to fill, but there wasn't anything substantial to make me root for him.
There was a lot going on, special powers and a war, but none of it distinctly controlled the motives for the characters or the goals they needed to accomplish.
It felt a bit like reading a screenplay for an episode of (Battle Star Gallactica) but only getting the middle section of the manuscript.
I hope this writer is turning this short piece into something longer and more in-depth, so that the kernel of the story she has in mind will sprout.
Much luck. It's always nice to read something out of the ordinary, but every story needs a fluent theme.
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