There is a mystery surrounding the sentient giant bull called Blue. Who took him off his planet and placed him on Earth? Was it someone who wanted to save or kill him?
As Marybell, the sentient ship computer, examines Blue’s magnificent brain, she postulates that the entire planet of Terranue comes from a far, far earlier time, and it’s placement in every single universe in their multiverse suggests the possible continued existence of the First God who created the very first big bang. Based on the memories of the Sargon, she postulates three things:
Oops! I was just advised that you’ll have to wait until the blogs for book 3 to find what she postulates. My bad!
So let’s focus on what we do know about Blue:
- He’s cranky, but then who wouldn’t be if prairie mice tried to make you their beast of burden?
- He’s very large, even larger than the bulls used in national bull riding events.
- Whoever dropped him on earth changed the color of his long blue hair to the color brown, no doubt to help him blend with our cows.
- Then Blue changed himself back to the color blue so Tamara would chose him rather than any of the other calves at the auction.
- For many years now, Blue is only controlled by reason. Mind commands don’t work on him. His mind is far stronger than a mere human’s.
- His main caretaker has been a mind-deaf named Saran. She has loved and cared for him since he was a young calf. When she needs to clean his pen, she kindly asks him to step out and enjoy the sun and fresh air, and when she has cleaned his stall, she asks him to return.
- Blue greatly prefers requests over commands. And not surprisingly, he falls in love with Saran. But don’t worry. They won’t break any publication laws. Their love is platonic.
- Blue knows his purpose in life, and that he doesn’t belong on Earth. So he’s getting on the Outbound ship with or without Tamsarandem.
Which leads me back to my initial question:
Do you think the entity who placed him on Earth wanted to protect Blue by putting him on a safer planet where he would flourish in the care of Saran,
OR
They wanted him off his proper planet so the prophecies concerning Blue could never happen.
Which do you think?
Think hard. One commenter who has the best answer and LEAVES THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS will get a free book of either The Gods of Probabilities or Surviving Outbound, their choice.
by Liza O'Connor
Synopsis
Saran along with her ‘not dead, just no longer human’ soul-bond—Tamara, and their giant blue bull leave in search of a handler so Blue can escape Earth and travel outbound. The man Saran meets and falls in love with turns out to be Tamara’s husband. Their spiritual joining of three sets into play a prophecy written long ago. Together, they become Tamsarandem, the most powerful soul-bond in all the multiverses.
The shamans pay for their voyage to Terranue, an unknown planet, never before colonized by humans. In return, Tamsarandem must look after the other colonists and help them to prosper and find their Paths of Light. They will need to do this mostly on their own, for the Gods are running out of authorized interventions. However, the God Pane, with the help of the sentient ship-computer, Marybell, constantly search for clever workarounds to ensure The Path of Light will reign supreme upon the final collapse. But there is only so much they can do within their bureaucratic rules.
Having failed to stop Tamsarandem from leaving Earth, those who walk the Path of Darkness embed their own people, including their darkest lord, on the ship to ensure it will never arrive at Terranue.
Excerpt
Satisfied Saran was fine, Dmitri stepped outside and cursed beneath his breath. His brother had evidently tossed the bucket of oats at Blue, for flakes speckled the grand fellow’s entire back and head.
He apologized verbally to the bull since he had closed his mind again. “My brother is the baby of the family, and Mother has never made him work a day in his life. I asked him to give you a large bucket of oats so I could see to Saran.”
A low grumbling voice spoke in his head and asked how Saran was doing.
“She drank a full glass of water and was nibbling on a sandwich when I left her.”
Blue snorted. “Could use some water myself.”
“Yes, of course. I’ll bring it now, along with fresh oats and a brush to clean off your coat.”
“I wait with anticipation,” Blue replied in an acerbic grumble.
In all his life, Dmitri had never spoken to an animal with such an expressive voice. Most had only rudimentary language skills; many simply chose to send pictures to communicate their needs.
Dmitri didn’t find his brother in the barn. He would bet the ranch that the lazy sloth was inside playing video games. He tucked a brush in his shirt and carried two large pails, one with oats and one with water, to Blue. As the bull enjoyed his meal, Dmitri brushed the bull’s longhaired coat free of oats, burrs, twigs, and a thousand other items picked up during their travels through the woods.
He knelt down and inspected Blue’s hooves, mentally asking the bull if there were any pains.
“Nothing that won’t wait for Saran,” the bull replied.
“I have a vet on staff. He’s very good.”
“No one but Saran. If you are eager to be helpful, get me another bucket of water.”
Dmitri smiled at the brashness of an animal ordering about his handler. When he returned with more water, he continued brushing the fellow. “I’m amazed Tamara put up with you, Blue,” he teased.
Suddenly, Tamara’s voice answered. “I didn’t. When I handled him, he did what I said.”
Blue snorted, and his reply resonated in Dmitri’s head. “I was considerably smaller then. Now, I am only handled by reason.”
Dmitri stroked him behind his ear. “I will try very hard to remember that.”
“See that you do,” Blue huffed.
Sales Links
Book 2: Surviving Outbound: Amazon
Book 1: The Gods of Probabilities: Amazon
About the Author
Liza is a multiple genre author of 15 novels. A Late Victorian Series, The Adventures of Xavier & Vic, plus a spinoff, A Right to Love, is an ongoing series. A Long Road to Love is a humorous Contemporary Disaster Romance series of five books. She has two single books. One is a humorous, bad boys contemporary novel with ghosts, called Ghost Lover, the other is Untamed & Unabashed, a spinoff from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Now, she’s rolling out her Science fiction series (with romance & humor) called The Multiverses. The first four books are slotted for last half of 2015. In addition she hopes, if she hasn’t dropped from exhaustion by then, to re-release a sometimes humorous/suspense thriller called Saving Casey.
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ReplyDeleteIt's my pleasure, Liza, as always, and good luck! :)
DeleteIt seems like someone wasn't looking out for Blue but that's hard to determine since Blue knows more than I do with my puny human brain! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, we all have puny brains compared to Blue's. His brain doesn't make stuff up, or forget stuff. It records accurately all events. Even those that cease to exist.
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