ABOUT THE WORLD OF HATHOR
My idea to create the world of Hathor for my Hathor Legacy
series actually came from a few sources. First, I wanted to write about people
with PSI powers, but I wasn't sure how to go about it. Since I wanted to make
this a science fiction story, I had to have a plausible reason for the
abilities to develop.
The planet Hathor is the corporate HQ for Novacorp Galactic,
Incorporated, a company that has mining operations on several planets. In the
series, Hathor was discovered (or will be!) in the year 2234. After its
discovery and subsequent terraforming, settlers from Earth were selected to
colonize the planet. Unfortunately after their arrival, a disease spread
through the population, ultimately giving rise to the Guardians who use their
PSI powers to assist the company security force.
Most of the population lives on one main continent, which
includes Nova City, the capital. It has individual districts where the
inhabitants live and work. Outside of the city there are farming communities,
seaside areas and mining installations where they dig for crystals and precious
gems that are native to Hathor.
Hathor is named after the Egyptian goddess who symbolizes
joy and love--which is perfect for a romance. She's also the patron goddess of
miners, which fits because mining is the foundation of Novacorp's business. I
wanted to create a world with advanced technology and the ability to travel
quickly between planets. Yet, since the people are descendants of settlers from
Earth, the characters are humans who've learned to evolve in spite of the
challenges, and have created a new world and culture.
ABOUT THE BOOK
On the planet, Hathor, an old threat re-emerges that may destroy
the fragile alliance between the Guardians and Novacorp. When Nadira is called to investigate a rash
of fires throughout the city, she discovers the Deshtu, another group with PSI
powers who have been purposely kept in the shadows.
Working to uncover the source of the fires, Nadira learns the
brutal truth about the origin of the Guardians. The Guardian Elders have plans
to make Nadira more powerful, and she may be forced to sever her psychic
connection to her lover, Jonathan Keel.
As time runs out, the Guardians prepare for a clash with Novacorp
that could plunge the planet into chaos, and a final betrayal forces Nadira to
risk everything to save herself and Hathor.
AN EXCERPT
A blast from a stunner shot out,
illuminating the darkness. It hit the wall above Nadira's head and sent out a
shower of sparks.
Out of the darkness, a woman dressed
in grey coveralls ran out of the shadows. In her fist she clutched a long,
metal cylinder. The woman raised her arm to strike, as a screeching cry that
sounded like the whine of a mining drill escaped her lips.
Nadira reached out and sent an
energy blast in the woman's direction, sending her flying. She fell and slid
across the floor.
In front of her, on the other side
of the warehouse, she saw three figures struggling under the overhead lights.
One of them was dressed in security garb. "Lt. Lin!" As she ran
towards them, Nadira saw the glint of an oversized, mine-issue stunner, then
bright blue light shooting out.
A man leaped towards her. Gripping a
smaller stunner that fit in the palm of his hand, he aimed at her head. She
sent out a blast that pushed him back. He crumpled on the ground, gasping.
Piercing screams echoed through the
area, followed by stunner fire. Lt. Lin stood in the lighted area.
When she spotted Nadira, she rushed
towards her. "Nadira! Watch out!"
But before she could get far, two
bright blue and white stunner blasts hit her. She swung and managed to get off
a shot before she went down.
"No!" She moved towards
her, but stopped short as four figures emerged out of the shadows. All she
could see was the outlines, and hear the rustle of their coveralls.
"Who are you?" A gruff,
male voice demanded.
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