Cats are out to explore the galaxy… dogs are ready to protect it.
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About the Book
Space Cats
Making Enemies
by Craig A. Price and Shayne Price
Publishing 16 July 2024
Claymore Publishing
Genre: YA Science Fiction
Page Count: 114
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In the vast expanse of the galaxy, feline explorers from the Cat Exploration Corporation, led by the ambitious Blake, yearn to make their mark and unveil the secrets of uncharted space. All Blake desires is to honor his father’s legacy and contribute to the endless curiosity of catkind. Meanwhile, Shadow, a loyal canine under the banner of the Tofferis Empire, is determined to pass his trials and stand as a stalwart guardian, protecting the very galaxy the cats seek to explore.
At the forefront of the Mineral Mining Corporation, Jade, a charismatic catsplorer, spearheads daring expeditions into uncharted territories. His mission: to unearth valuable minerals crucial for advancing feline exploration. Little do they know that their individual aspirations will intertwine in an unexpected political showdown, where cats and dogs are at the center of a cosmic power struggle.
As Blake, Shadow, and Jade navigate the complexities of interstellar politics, allegiances are tested, and the line between friend and foe blurs against the backdrop of unexplored galaxies. In “Space Cats: Making Enemies,” the first installment of the series, these unsuspecting heroes find themselves entangled in a captivating space opera with a feline twist. Will they emerge victorious, or will the clash of paws and claws reshape the destiny of the cosmos? Embark on a thrilling journey that combines cosmic curiosity, canine loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of feline explorers.
If you’re a fan of space adventures where the stakes are as high as the humor is charming, “Space Cats: Making Enemies” awaits your cosmic companionship.
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Excerpt
“I have a bad feeling about this,” Ryan muttered.
“Don’t be ridiculous,” Jade replied, leading the way toward the temple. “We came here for the minerals, and we’re going to find them.”
As they approached the temple, they could see that it was ancient, with large stone columns and carvings covering the walls. They made their way inside, and the mineral finder began to beep rapidly.
“There it is,” Jade said, pointing to a door at the end of the chamber. “That’s where the scanner is leading us.”
They cautiously approached the door, which was adorned with strange symbols and carvings. Jade hesitated for a moment, but then pushed the door open.
When the door creaked open, they saw a blinding light emanating from inside the chamber. They shielded their eyes and cautiously stepped inside, drawn toward the powerful energy source.
Jade and his team crept through the temple. The air grew colder, and they felt a sense of unease.
The mineral finder beeped louder as they approached the large chamber door. Ryan, the team’s technician, examined the door and found that it was heavily secured.
They noticed strange markings etched on the walls. The markings resembled scratches, as if claws or sharp objects made them. Upon closer inspection, Jade realized the markings were actually a form of language, but one that he had never seen before.
Ryan, who had some expertise in ancient languages, inspected the markings. “This isn’t any language that I recognize,” he said, furrowing his brow in concentration. “It looks like some kind of primitive tool made it, like a claw or a rock.”
Jasper, who had been scanning the temple with his handheld device, interrupted. “Guys, I’m getting some strange readings here,” he said, pointing to his device. “It looks like there’s some kind of energy emanating from the walls themselves.”
Jade walked over to Jasper. “That’s strange.” He looked at the device. “There’s definitely something here, but I can’t quite make out what it is.”
“It seems to radiate from behind this door.” Jade touched a door at the end of the hallway with strange markings.
Jasper, the team’s muscle, stepped forward and used his strength to force the door open. Inside the chamber, they found a glowing orb emitting a powerful energy. Jade approached the orb and scrutinized it, trying to identify its properties.
As he did so, the orb suddenly flared up with a blinding light, knocking the team off their feet.
When they regained their senses, they found the orb had disappeared and the chamber was now empty. Jade, Ryan, and Jasper looked at each other, stunned by what had just happened. They realized they had stumbled upon something beyond their understanding and knew that they needed to report their findings to their superiors. Before they could head back to their shuttle, the darkness faded once again, and the center of the room gleamed with a small object. A crystal. It flickered slightly.
About the Authors
Craig A. Price Jr. is a USA Today bestselling author of Claymore of Calthoria Trilogy, Dragon’s Call Trilogy, Dragonia Empire Series, Space Gh0st Adventures Series, and several other titles available in alternate realities. He loves to read, write, cast spells, and spend time with his beautiful wife and three children. He dreams to one day become a full-time wizard, but until then, he’ll settle for being an author. With more than a dozen novels under his belt now, it’s only a matter of time before he settles for world domination, but until then, you can follow his author journey as he takes over one reader’s soul at a time.
Craig lives on the Alabama Gulf Coast, among the ravenous mosquitos, humidity, and deadly predators. If you spot him in the wild, he can be dangerous, but will often be tamed by a Mountain Dew and Reese’s.
Shayne Price is the son of Craig A. Price, and hopes to one day become a Geologist. He likes to play sports and video games. He was behind all the plot in this book. He is a sophomore in high school and attends classes at the University of Alabama.
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