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Scorpid
When man toys with nature, nature strikes back.
Dr. Haylen Bennett, a genetic scientist at the Center for Biological Defense Research, and colleague Dr. Sarah Li, live quiet lives on a remote island base. When ordered to perfect an organic natural armor able to withstand .50 caliber AP rounds, it’s just another job for them.
Suddenly their world is turned upside down when two agents from the Department of Defense show up and whisk them away on the adventure of a lifetime. Everything that Haylen and Li have done at the lab is brought into question as they learn that the impenetrable armor they helped create provides protection to a 10-foot scorpion with a mouth that spouts armor-eating acid, a giant stinger and a bad attitude. When Dr. Li is viciously killed by the scorpion, Haylen vows vengeance, and teams up with lovely Sergeant Jen to take the monster down.
Filled with action, adventure, tragedy, comedy, and a ton of heart, the story will hold you in its clutches from the very first page and carry you along on a rapid romp through the world of sci-fi satire.
Contains graphic violence, some mild profanity and a behind-closed-doors love scene. Not recommended for readers aged 13 and under.
Dr. Haylen Bennett, a genetic scientist at the Center for Biological Defense Research, and colleague Dr. Sarah Li, live quiet lives on a remote island base. When ordered to perfect an organic natural armor able to withstand .50 caliber AP rounds, it’s just another job for them.
Suddenly their world is turned upside down when two agents from the Department of Defense show up and whisk them away on the adventure of a lifetime. Everything that Haylen and Li have done at the lab is brought into question as they learn that the impenetrable armor they helped create provides protection to a 10-foot scorpion with a mouth that spouts armor-eating acid, a giant stinger and a bad attitude. When Dr. Li is viciously killed by the scorpion, Haylen vows vengeance, and teams up with lovely Sergeant Jen to take the monster down.
Filled with action, adventure, tragedy, comedy, and a ton of heart, the story will hold you in its clutches from the very first page and carry you along on a rapid romp through the world of sci-fi satire.
Contains graphic violence, some mild profanity and a behind-closed-doors love scene. Not recommended for readers aged 13 and under.
45 pages, Unknown Binding
Published January 1, 2021
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September 2, 2021
This is a short YA sci-fi satire about a genetic scientist, Dr. Haylen Bennett, and colleague Dr. Li, who learn that the organic plated armor they helped develop has been used on a giant 10-foot scorpion that is running loose and out of control. The Department of Defense recruits them to help capture it before it reaches civilization, but when it kills Dr. Li, Haylen vows to take the creature down.
This book was fun, action-packed and engaging. I read it in one sitting; I just couldn't put it down. Honestly, it's so cheesy that it's gouda!!!
It has some cussing and innuendo, which I didn't really like, but it warns you about it in the blurb, so that won't effect my review at all. Five stars!
This book was fun, action-packed and engaging. I read it in one sitting; I just couldn't put it down. Honestly, it's so cheesy that it's gouda!!!
It has some cussing and innuendo, which I didn't really like, but it warns you about it in the blurb, so that won't effect my review at all. Five stars!
September 12, 2021
This book is a go-to If you'd like to read a short sci-fi. I speak for all no-science writers and readers when I say that reading a science based story is really difficult especially when the terms appear in each line...but it is totally different in this book. One thing I love about this book is that fact that it addresses my philosophy of man: our quest for more is our achilles heel. Read this book. You'll love it.
September 12, 2021
12+
This book is really short but fairly good. I would rate it 3.5 stars if I could. I liked it. I normally am not a fan of machinery and stuff but I liked it. There was a little romance but nothing explicit. It was only 30 pages long and was good for the amount.
A big thanks to the author for supplying me with a free ebook for an honest review!
This book is really short but fairly good. I would rate it 3.5 stars if I could. I liked it. I normally am not a fan of machinery and stuff but I liked it. There was a little romance but nothing explicit. It was only 30 pages long and was good for the amount.
A big thanks to the author for supplying me with a free ebook for an honest review!
September 10, 2021
This is a short YA sci-fi satire about a genetic scientist, Dr. Haylen Bennett, and colleague Dr. Li, who learn that the organic plated armor they helped develop has been used on a giant 10-foot scorpion that is running loose and out of control. The Department of Defense recruits them to help capture it before it reaches civilization, but when it kills Dr. Li, Haylen vows to take the creature down.
This book was fun, action-packed and engaging. I read it in one sitting; I just couldn't put it down. Honestly, it's so cheesy that it's gouda!!!
It has some cussing and innuendo, which I didn't really like, but it warns you about it in the blurb, so that won't effect my review at all. Five stars!
This book was fun, action-packed and engaging. I read it in one sitting; I just couldn't put it down. Honestly, it's so cheesy that it's gouda!!!
It has some cussing and innuendo, which I didn't really like, but it warns you about it in the blurb, so that won't effect my review at all. Five stars!
June 7, 2022
There are two things I like about this book, the creature and that it’s a really quick read. I love a good cheesy B-movie and this fell flat even for me, and trust me I love some of the cheesiest B-movies out there. I was not engaged in this story at all, and could have cared less about any of the characters. And even the scorpion wasn’t done well, sadly. I can’t recommend this one, not even for the scorpion.
I give this one 1.5 stars for the scorpion.
I won a copy of this book from LibraryThing’s Early Review Program and the author in exchange for an honest review.
I give this one 1.5 stars for the scorpion.
I won a copy of this book from LibraryThing’s Early Review Program and the author in exchange for an honest review.
October 6, 2021
If you are into 13 year old boy mentality or the cheesiest B movies then this might be a short story for you. The best thing that I can say about the piece is that it is a short story. The plot is worn out basic. The characters are not as deep as gaming characters. The dialogue is straight out of a pre-teen male fantasy.
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