Breach

by Aubrie Dionne

The scientists thought they'd contained the threat to the New Dawn. But, the arachnids escaped. Can Alcor face his fears and save the ship and the mother of the girl he admires? Or will his physical and emotional scars overwhelm him?


*Breach is the sequel to Aubrie's latest YA-Science Fiction story-Reconnaissance and her Paradise Reclaimed series. A suspenseful read!*

Genres: Young Adult

17 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 23, 2013

About the author

Aubrie grew up watching the original Star Wars movies over and over again until she could recite and reenact every single scene in her backyard. She also loved The Goonies, Star Trek the Next Generation-favorite character was Data by far-, and Indiana Jones. But, her all time favorite movie was The Last Unicorn. She still wonders why the unicorn decided to change back to a unicorn in the end.

Aubrie wrote in her junior high yearbook that she wanted to be "A concert flutist" when she grew up. When she made that happen, she decided one career was not enough and embarked as a fantasy, sci fi author. Two careers seems to keep her busy. For now.

Now for the professional bio:

Aubrie Dionne is an author and flutist in New England. Her writings have appeared in Mindflights, Niteblade, Silver Blade, Emerald Tales, Hazard Cat, Moon Drenched Fables, A Fly in Amber, and Aurora Wolf. Her books are published by Entangled Publishing, Lyrical Press, and Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She recently signed her YA sci fi novel with Inkspell Publishing titled: Colonization: Paradise Reclaimed, which will release in October 2012. When she's not writing, Aubrie teaches flute and plays in orchestras. She's a big Star Trek TNG fan, as well as Star Wars and Serenity.

Reviews

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as I can tell, this short story follows book two in the Paradise Reclaimed series, but happens during the events of book three.

This is Alcor's story after he survives the exciting events of Reconnaissance. He feels that he's a failure and he's got physical and emotional reminders of this skirmish with the arachnids that leave him terrified of them even while he's helping the lead scientist figure out ways to neutralize their danger. He pleads caution and she thinks its his fear. Now, she's missing and he must go in with her lovely daughter to face his fears.

Exciting and engaging short piece that gave a side character a good resolution.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun free read, that served as a taste of the world of Paradise Reclaimed. I can't wait to read the first two books now!

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too short.