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Basecraft Cirrostratus
Things have just gotten very difficult for Professor Elor Kaya. When Emperor Salaar's secret police, the Nightwatch, decide the cougar is a threat to the regime, he flees to the holds of the Basecraft Cirrostratus, a sort of flying airport. Within its holds, in a hastily-built shanty town, he and several hundred other creatures try to make out a living in a lawless parallel society.
There, Elor is forced to confront gangsters, thugs, gun runners, and bloodthirsty smugglers... and his ex boyfriend, a wolf named Vinz, who fled the surface nine years before. Complicating things even further, Vinz's current love interest- a fox named Laz- ends up falling for Elor.
Will Elor be sucked into a life of crime? Will Elor reunite with Vinz, or will Laz break Vinz's heart? And how long can they survive inside the dark, sunless holds of the
Basecraft Cirrostratus? Author Rose LaCroix is proud to present the very first of her books to see publication, a story that blends adventure, action, romance, and intrigue that crosses genres. Fans of Noir and Dieselpunk fiction will enjoy the gritty, dangerous setting reminiscent of 1930s Europe.
There, Elor is forced to confront gangsters, thugs, gun runners, and bloodthirsty smugglers... and his ex boyfriend, a wolf named Vinz, who fled the surface nine years before. Complicating things even further, Vinz's current love interest- a fox named Laz- ends up falling for Elor.
Will Elor be sucked into a life of crime? Will Elor reunite with Vinz, or will Laz break Vinz's heart? And how long can they survive inside the dark, sunless holds of the
Basecraft Cirrostratus? Author Rose LaCroix is proud to present the very first of her books to see publication, a story that blends adventure, action, romance, and intrigue that crosses genres. Fans of Noir and Dieselpunk fiction will enjoy the gritty, dangerous setting reminiscent of 1930s Europe.
172 pages, Paperback
First published May 27, 2010
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About the author
Rose LaCroix
12 books8 followersI've been writing since I was about seven, though I didn't really get serious about it until several teachers in high school encouraged me to develop my skills.
I began writing my first novel, "The Goldenlea," back in 2003 and made a promise to myself that I would finish and publish that novel no matter how long it took. The dream came true in 2013, but by then I had already written two more novels and published one.
My first published work, "Basecraft Cirrostratus" (2010) was nominated for an Ursa Major award for anthropomorphic fiction and a Rainbow award for LGBT fiction.
I have also begun writing screenplays lately. One of my works will be entered in several national contests this year so keep an eye out!
I am not the author of "Cuisine Typiquement Canadienne."
Je ne suis pas l'ecrivienne de Cuisine Typiquement Canadienne.
I live in the suburbs of Portland, OR with my fiance and our two cats.
I began writing my first novel, "The Goldenlea," back in 2003 and made a promise to myself that I would finish and publish that novel no matter how long it took. The dream came true in 2013, but by then I had already written two more novels and published one.
My first published work, "Basecraft Cirrostratus" (2010) was nominated for an Ursa Major award for anthropomorphic fiction and a Rainbow award for LGBT fiction.
I have also begun writing screenplays lately. One of my works will be entered in several national contests this year so keep an eye out!
I am not the author of "Cuisine Typiquement Canadienne."
Je ne suis pas l'ecrivienne de Cuisine Typiquement Canadienne.
I live in the suburbs of Portland, OR with my fiance and our two cats.
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July 12, 2017
A solid, if at times unspectacular start to the series.
Some of the issues, such as some pacing problems, could be attributed to this being the author's first book, and are things that can be easily remedied. A little more depth to the characters could be beneficial, but a lot of thought has clearly been put into the setting. There were times where the author was perhaps a little too keen to show off the world, to the detriment of the story at hand, but it certainly showed a good understanding of the setting.
Even with the flaws, this was still an enjoyable book, and when it all comes down to it, that's the most important part.
Some of the issues, such as some pacing problems, could be attributed to this being the author's first book, and are things that can be easily remedied. A little more depth to the characters could be beneficial, but a lot of thought has clearly been put into the setting. There were times where the author was perhaps a little too keen to show off the world, to the detriment of the story at hand, but it certainly showed a good understanding of the setting.
Even with the flaws, this was still an enjoyable book, and when it all comes down to it, that's the most important part.
December 26, 2017
On first glance, I thought this wasn't really my thing. And indeed, military-suspense-political intrigues are not something I generally choose to read. However, these characters are well-drawn and believable. The backdrop setting is detailed and realistic, and the politics are all too genuine. Once I was caught up in the story, it simply had to be read straight through to find the ending.
The writing style is clear and mostly uncluttered, the emotional connections powerful, and the sense of political frustration much too real. Readers of furry fiction will enjoy this of course. But I think readers of political and military suspense will also find it enjoyable.
The writing style is clear and mostly uncluttered, the emotional connections powerful, and the sense of political frustration much too real. Readers of furry fiction will enjoy this of course. But I think readers of political and military suspense will also find it enjoyable.
November 23, 2016
I enjoyed reading this book; especially the "Diesel Punk" look and feel. We need more books in this genre!
The author has crafted a fantastic world that is aesthetically pleasing and provides many pleasant surprises for a retro-junkie like myself.
A good innings as a first work. I am confident it could have earned four stars if the right person did some no-holds-barred editing.
In many cases, less would have been more. A few plot devices could have been implemented less intrusively. "Show, don't tell." Some scenes could have been shuffled around. Some shortened. Some removed. There are a lot of unnecessary details (the value of currencies being an example that is within arm's reach) that could have been omitted, or better blended in with the narrative. It might also have been better to tell the story from only Elor's perspective. It can be a bit jarring to climb into another character's head between scenes.
No points lost for the sexual content in this book. It is fairly tame by furry standards. But fair warning, if anthropomorphic M/M is not your thing, you might find yourself skipping over a few sections. Not much will be lost for the plot, though.
The author can do well revisiting this world and writing another novel.
The author has crafted a fantastic world that is aesthetically pleasing and provides many pleasant surprises for a retro-junkie like myself.
A good innings as a first work. I am confident it could have earned four stars if the right person did some no-holds-barred editing.
In many cases, less would have been more. A few plot devices could have been implemented less intrusively. "Show, don't tell." Some scenes could have been shuffled around. Some shortened. Some removed. There are a lot of unnecessary details (the value of currencies being an example that is within arm's reach) that could have been omitted, or better blended in with the narrative. It might also have been better to tell the story from only Elor's perspective. It can be a bit jarring to climb into another character's head between scenes.
No points lost for the sexual content in this book. It is fairly tame by furry standards. But fair warning, if anthropomorphic M/M is not your thing, you might find yourself skipping over a few sections. Not much will be lost for the plot, though.
The author can do well revisiting this world and writing another novel.
June 11, 2013
It's easy to write a glowing review about something awesome, and it's easy to write a review about something that's awful. It's another thing entirely to write about something that that is not quite good enough, that could be better, that is ultimately flawed but promising.
Basecraft Cirrostratus is set in a 1930s-style world, about a cougar named Elor who flees a harsh regime to a flying airport where he falls in with a bad crowd, as well as his ex-boyfriend, getting tangled up with killings, gun running and a love triangle. All around international intrigue. The setting reminds me of Bioshock and its criminal underbelly, had Rapture been in the sky rather than the sea.
Sounds promising, doesn't it? Well it is promising. That's the thing. It's a wonderful setting. The story itself is nice - some real Coincidences, some things that don't quite make sense, but solid.
The flaw comes from the author's style. Many things draw the reader out of the story. Characterization, telling not showing, presentation, perspective, certain plot points - there are places they could have simply been better. It's clearly his first book.
But it's not bad. The author has a real talent at description, he knows his setting and he knows his technology in that setting. He knows his characters, but sometimes details their machinations a little too much. The story, as I repeat, is solid. It just could be better. Despite the flaws, I am satisfied with the story as a whole.
Despite what I say above, I do believe you should give it a chance. I am confident the author, Justin Lamar, threetails, will have a much better second book. And a third book. And a fourth. Basecraft Cirrostratus is a good first try, and it's clear the author is learning from it. I look forward to his next publication.
Basecraft Cirrostratus is set in a 1930s-style world, about a cougar named Elor who flees a harsh regime to a flying airport where he falls in with a bad crowd, as well as his ex-boyfriend, getting tangled up with killings, gun running and a love triangle. All around international intrigue. The setting reminds me of Bioshock and its criminal underbelly, had Rapture been in the sky rather than the sea.
Sounds promising, doesn't it? Well it is promising. That's the thing. It's a wonderful setting. The story itself is nice - some real Coincidences, some things that don't quite make sense, but solid.
The flaw comes from the author's style. Many things draw the reader out of the story. Characterization, telling not showing, presentation, perspective, certain plot points - there are places they could have simply been better. It's clearly his first book.
But it's not bad. The author has a real talent at description, he knows his setting and he knows his technology in that setting. He knows his characters, but sometimes details their machinations a little too much. The story, as I repeat, is solid. It just could be better. Despite the flaws, I am satisfied with the story as a whole.
Despite what I say above, I do believe you should give it a chance. I am confident the author, Justin Lamar, threetails, will have a much better second book. And a third book. And a fourth. Basecraft Cirrostratus is a good first try, and it's clear the author is learning from it. I look forward to his next publication.
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November 21, 2010 An interesting book from a political perspective. Having all the characters be different animals and not shifters was a little odd. It was easy to get into the characters thoughts and come to like/dislike them. I may have enjoyed the book more if the sex scenes didn't remind me of my neighbor's dog. Would have been a good book of political intrigue and love if it had human characters. It was a little too out there for me.
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