It’s Sunday again, and time for Weekend Writing Warriors (click the logo above for links to other participants) and Snippet Sunday (click the logo below to links to other snippets. This will be the last snippet from the hang gliding scene in Tourist Trap.
The group had been together all morning, and the only thing Roi could find that seemed even remotely suspicious was what seemed a brief hiatus in memory while Timi had been seasoning the thick soup he had made from the first night’s leftovers. There was nothing unusual in that; people did wander off mentally while their bodies continued to work. But they had all slept very soundly last night. Could something or someone have drugged them, working though Timi’s body?
The one thing he was sure of, Roi decided as he withdrew from Timi’s mind, was that while Timi’s body might have been used, Timi himself had no part in the murder attempt. If he reported that he thought the glider had been sabotaged, his father would certainly order a detailed reading of the equipment. Any competent esper would pick up what he had, that Timi had handled the glider. And Timi would be in a very large amount of undeserved trouble.
And this, friends, is the really important decision Roi must make: risk Timi by telling his father, or risk himself by staying quiet. No, I’m not giving the answer, but most of the rest of Tourist Trap depends on his choice.
Next week I’ll start something new, perhaps the opening pages of the book I’m trying to find a publisher for.
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Roi is very protective of his friends, a good character trait and a strength, but it’s something that his enemy might see as weakness and underestimate him. Great snippet.
His enemy most definitely sees it as a weakness.
A good turning point for the rest of the book.
Well done!
Glad you like it.
Exceptional eight in your unusual book. You’ve got us all invested in Roi’s safety.
Good. That’s what I’m after.
Roi is in a difficult position for sure. I respect the way he really thinks things through and tries to protect his friends. Another excellent excerpt!
Problem is he still doesn’t really trust any adult. He’s a teenager!
That is a very useful talent to have – I hope it’s reliable! Knowing that someone out there is working through his friends, as long as they don’t know that he knows it seems to me he now has an advantage he could possibly use…
One of many talents, but one has become unreliable.
A great character revealing moment. I’m pretty sure Roi won’t endanger his friend. Nicely done.
There’ll be more of them, but you’ll have to get the book.
What a tough decision to make. Great snippet.
It’s the one he’s faced with, though.
Oh, I think he’s a compassionate friend, who would rather risk himself rather than his friend. : )
But all of them are in potential danger if Timi can be used.
It’s a tricky question and a tough call. Regardless, I think you had Roi make the right choice for the story, so well done! 🙂
Can’t wait to catch a glimpse of your new book next week!
I’ve used bits of it before, but this will be the new beginning.
Oh, I loved this. Already hooked. ‘something’ that might have taken over someone else’s body, and a being who can sift through someone else’s memory. Cool!
It’s out and available, the Amazon is NOT the lowest price. They’ve even got the list price wrong.
I’m pretty sure I know what he’ll pick–he seems focused on how much trouble Timi would be in, not on his own safety. That, and keeping his mouth shut will elevate the danger. 😉
As I said, his decision sets up much of the book.
I think I know what he’ll do. He’ll keep quiet. I’ve enjoyed these snippets.
And what will come of that?
Oh my goodness, what a quandary. I wonder, as suggested by elaine, if he will keep quiet, but then I worry that he will come to regret that decision more. Will someone else be put in danger?
Read the book.
I love that Roi is very protective of his friends, but I fear his enemy is going to use this against him. Great snippet.
Good insight.
Interesting stuff. You’ve created a very insightful character.
He’s the central character in Homecoming and Tourist Trap, and in the trilogy I’m finishing now.
Hey! No! Get back here! No leaving us hanging like this. *stomps foot* MORE!
I’ll be back, but just with a different book. These are supposed to be teasers.
Quite the conundrum. Great teaser!
That was last week’s. Mine don’t go live until midnight Alaska Time