Gem - Softcover

Conte, RJ

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1973130971 ISBN 13: 9781973130970

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Lucent Sylph comes a new story about a relationship in an unusual place: between the child savior of a dying planet and his handler.The planet of Topha is breaking into pieces, and the next core earthquake will destroy it, killing the entire population.But God has sent generations of Omnicrons: children born with advanced brain abilities, telepathy, and telekinesis - children called upon to literally hold the planet together with the power of their minds. Few Omnicrons survive while completing their task.Twenty-five-year-old Soleil is hired to be a motherly caretaker for the current Omnicron, the precocious and brooding eleven-year-old Gem. She finds herself drawn to the chosen child, but Gem seems resigned to his fate, as numb and emotionless as ever. Undeterred, Soleil resolves to bring joy back into his life. Can Soleil restore Gem's will to live in time? And even if she can, will it be enough to enable him to survive the task ahead?

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Review

Winner of the 5-Star Seal and Award from Readers' Favorite!"RJ Conte's post apocalyptic, science fiction short story, Gem, is a tense and enthralling tale about a young boy who is destined to sacrifice his life for his planet, and the young woman assigned to be his companion. But it goes much further than that as the reader soon discovers that the child is, in so many ways, the elder and Soleil the innocent. I felt as though time stood still as I followed their interactions and metaphysical discussions. Conte's writing style is smooth and flowing, and it perfectly suits the story line; and her characters are credible and unforgettable. Gem is most highly recommended."- Readers' Favorite

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1973130971
• ISBN 13: 9781973130970
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 42