Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippet visitors!)
Moving on to Star Cruise: Outbreak for a few weeks of excerpts….Dr. Shane has been at loose ends since leaving the military and her father’s arranged for her to take a temp job on an interstellar cruise liner:
Her father switched to wheedling, “It’s the Nebula Zephyr, honey, top of the line. What could be so bad about a couple of months on a luxury cruise? Prescribe headclear to people who drink too much, apply skinseal to kids’ banged-up knees, have fun the rest of the time. You’d be in space.” He said the latter as if the concept was an irresistible enticement.
Now he’d given her something on which to anchor her rejection. “I hardly think a military doctor is the right fit for a civilian ship full of pampered rich people. Even if the captain is desperate for a chief medical officer—”
“Beyond desperate – he can’t sail without one who has active space certifications, and you’ve kept your licenses current.”
Damn it, she had.
The story:
She saved countless soldiers in the wars … but does she have the weapons to fight an outbreak?
Dr. Emily Shane, veteran of the Sector Wars, is known as “The Angel of Fantalar” for her bravery under fire as a medic. However, the doctor has her own war wounds–severe PTSD and guilt over those she failed to save.
Persuaded to fill a seemingly frivolous berth as ship’s doctor on the huge and luxurious interstellar cruise liner Nebula Zephyr, she finds the job brings unexpected perks–a luxe beach deck with water imported from Tahumaroa II, and Security Officer Jake Dilon, a fellow veteran who heats her up like a tropical sun.
However, Emily soon learns she and Jake didn’t leave all peril behind in the war. A mysterious ailment aboard the Zephyr begins to claim victim after victim … and they must race against time and space to find the cause and a cure! Trapped on a ship no spaceport will allow to dock, their efforts are complicated by a temperamental princess and a terrorist–one who won’t hesitate to take down any being in the way of his target. If anyone’s left when the disease is through with them…
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What could be so bad? Well, from the title of the book, plenty!
Too easy to be easy…oops. Nice hook.
Such a perfect setup: she’s expecting it to be boring and uneventful.
I guess her dad really thinks she needs a vacation. Unfortunately, I doubt she’s going to have much fun.
Nice hook!! Can’t wait to read more . . .
It would be perfect, except she’s not keen on it and trouble is sure to follow! Great snippet!
What could be so bad? I absolutely LOVE that line! Makes the reader know something terrible is going to happen. This book is in my TBR pile. 🙂
If something sounds too good to be true…well…;D Great set up, Veronica!
Nothing like a warning!
I agree with daezarkian about things that appear to be good. It’s interesting that her father is pushing so hard. Great snippet, Veronica!
Looks like she’s caught. Great snippet, as always! 😀
Famous last words!
Dad will definitely regret some aspects of this little shove!
Current license. Well, that’s one objection shot down.
I get the feeling she’s been out-maneuvered 🙂
So, what can go wrong in space, eh?
Things are going to get crazy good I can feel it …I can’t wait to read more.
Sounds like the calm before the storm. You are building up nicely to the main event. Sounds interesting.
Ha…”What could be bad about that?” RUN, Emily, RUN! 🙂
Sounds like a good temp job to me. I’d take it if I were her.
I love this premise! Gotta get this one for sure. 🙂
Sooner or later I bet she’s going to decide she can’t pass it up if people need a doctor. I like how you’ve set this up!
Marcia
It sounds like the perfect way to recoup – except, of course, for the title of the novel. Great snippet!
I could tell you what could be so bad, but I won’t ruin a good story for you. I enjoyed this book very much.
I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the book! TYVM!
Thanks for all the comments – I’m glad the story seems to appeal…quite different from LADY OF THE STAR WIND, which I was excerpting here for so long. I’ll get around to all the snippets too, I promise…moving a bit slow, editing the next new book (which won’t be released till Fall). On a deadline with my Editor.
Parents! LOL great snippet, Veronica. 🙂
Her dad knows how to persuade–he’s got his arguments lined up. I don’t think she stands a chance. 🙂
I love the idea of a “temp job” on an interstellar cruise liner. 🙂
Love the last line! And don’t you hate it when one of your skills puts you in a bad place!
What a fantastic set up! I also love the last line of the snippet 🙂
Nice one … enjoyed this one. Clever dad.
Sounded like she’d have an easy time of it… Until I read the cover. Oh dear… I think her father’s going to regret urging her to take the job.
LOL. Sounds like she’s suddenly regretting keeping that license active. I wonder if she’ll come up with another excuse to turn it down.