Elpie Erectus
Book One of the Elpie Trilogy
by L.M. Nisgow
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Pub Date 11 Jul 2018 | Archive Date 23 Aug 2023
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Description
On the verge of being murdered, a child vanishes, and her tormentors, arrested for her disappearance, remember only a bright light and a tall blue man. Two abandoned dogs, being used as bait in a dogfight, see a bright light in the instant they are to be torn apart, and the men at ringside wake up naked and chained, with no dogs in sight. After a night of terror, a woman and three cats find themselves on an alien vessel, with no hope of rescue.
The "Bluemen" hope to change their society with the help of a child, and Bess McPhinney is appalled to learn that she has been abducted to serve as a substitute mother on an alien planet, particularly since she has no children and no great fondness for them.
Left temporarily on a "drop-off" planet, Bess and her Bluemen enhanced felines are taken in by the "Elpies," a species of man-sized telepathic reptiles. Simon, a man who has chosen to stay on the Elpies' planet for reasons of his own, becomes Bess' mentor in the Elpie way of life. As Elpies, humans, and alien augmented animals all play a part in nurturing a child badly in need of family, family is what they become.
Their newly formed bonds and a simpler way of life seem idyllic until the return of two criminals, long thought dead, shatters the peace of the village with unthinkable violence. Four species face this evil together, and the outcome of their struggles will ultimately change the destinies of two planets.
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Featured Reviews
Sue E, Reviewer
You seriously need to check out "Elpie Erectus" ASAP! Imagine this: a child disappears, creepy aliens, and dogs with some wild teleportation action. I was totally hooked from the first page. It's like they mixed the best parts of sci-fi and a heartwarming family drama, and it just works like magic.
So, Bess gets snatched by these Bluemen to be a space mom on this alien planet. And get this, she's not the only one – there are these mind-reading Elpie reptile folks and even talking cats in the mix! It sounds bonkers, but trust me, it's the good kind of bonkers. You'll totally fall for the characters and their crazy relationships. Just when things seem all chill and cozy, bam, those bad guys are back, and stuff goes down in a way I never saw coming.
Abigail L, Librarian
The story revolves around Bess McPhinney, who finds herself abducted by enigmatic Bluemen to serve as a surrogate mother on an alien world. Despite her initial reluctance, Bess, along with her enhanced feline companions, forms deep bonds with the telepathic Elpies and other beings from distant planets. Together, they embark on a heartwarming journey to nurture a child in need and forge unbreakable family ties.
L.M. Nisgow masterfully blends elements of suspense, emotion, and otherworldly wonder, painting a vivid tapestry of four distinct species working together against adversity. The narrative's exploration of family, loyalty, and the power of unity resonates deeply, reminding readers of the universality of these themes across the cosmos.
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