Chrys Fey here, reporting for Disaster 5 News. I am in Hilo,
where a tsunami hit yesterday morning. I have Tangelo T. Peel with me, a
survivor of the tsunami. Can you tell our viewers what happened and how you
survived?
“Certainly. I was sitting with old
Whiskey down at the Grinning Dolphin – Whiskey enjoys a morning jump-start – paying
half attention to the local news on the overhead TV, and wondering when Miss
Claire might finish shopping for beads, up the hill. As chaperone on this
exotic adventure, I need to know these things.
I was drawn to a reflection in the
television screen, of the beach; glistening in the early morning sun as waves
lapped gently at its edges. The news anchor was saying something about a pair
of newlyweds when the ocean inhaled and I grabbed Whiskey’s arm. I had to find
Miss Claire!
Whiskey ran out of his flip-flops as I
raced up the hill toward the Bead Shop, calling for him to follow. Warning
sirens blared in the distance even as the ocean exhaled a 30 ft. wave that
chased us halfway up the steep incline. And the water kept coming, spreading
darkly over the landscape with remnants of destroyed homes and businesses in tow.
The Bead Shop was spared only by virtue
of location, and a handful of patrons – including Miss Claire – were visibly
shaken. I approached her as she stared wide-eyed at a small television on the checkout
counter and asked if she was all right.”
“Of course, but hush a minute. A couple
of precious newlyweds have met with blighted fate, the story is up next!”
Title: Tsunami Crimes
Series: Disaster Crimes #3
Author: Chrys Fey
Genre: Romantic-Suspense
Page Count: 272
BLURB: Beth and Donovan have come a
long way from Hurricane Sabrina and the San Francisco earthquake. Now they are approaching
their wedding day and anxiously waiting to promise each other a lifetime of
love. The journey down the aisle isn’t smooth, though, as they receive threats
from the followers of the notorious criminal, Jackson Storm. They think they’ll
be safe in Hawaii, but distance can’t stop these killers. Not even a tsunami
can.
This monstrous wave is the most devastating disaster Beth has ever
faced. It leaves her beaten, frightened. Is she a widow on her honeymoon? As
she struggles to hold herself together and find Donovan, she’s kidnapped by
Jackson's men.
Fearing her dead, Donovan searches the rubble and shelters with no
luck. The thought of her being swept out to sea is almost too much for him to
bear, but the reality is much worse. She’s being used as bait to get him to
fall into a deadly trap.
If they live through this disaster, they may never be the same
again.
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Hi, diedre!
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Chrys, it's good to see you again, my Florida friend! I especially appreciated this unexplained guest post with a cold open, jumping directly into the story without announcing that Chrys is today's guest host on diedre's blog. I appreciate creative, imaginative blogging of this kind!
I am familiar with Chrys's "disaster crimes" concept - a love story and a crime story set against the backdrop of a natural disaster. It is an exciting combination.
I can imagine the terror I would feel sitting on a blanket at the beach and noticing the ocean water mysteriously receding far out from the shore, soon to be jolted out of my hypnotic state by the blast of the tsunami warning sirens and being forced to run for my life toward higher ground.
DC#3: Tsunami Crimes is without a doubt another great book from author Chrys Fey.
Thank you very much for the setup and the blurb, diedre and Chrys, and have a safe and happy weekend, both of you!
Hi, Shady! Thank you for a lovely comment. :)
DeleteHi Shady!
DeleteChrys has the most amazing marketing ideas! It's always a pleasure to be even a small part of her journey. Having enjoyed three books (so far) in her series further justifies my admiration.
I'm so glad you came by - and thank you for your imaginative comment!
A tsunami hits a beach wedding? Dang. I'd want to see that story.
ReplyDeleteHi Tamara!
DeleteHa - me too! But only as long as everyone survives ;-)
How clever to mention a newlywed couple. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for participating in my blogfest!!!
Hi Chrys!
DeleteMy pleasure ;-) Best wishes and have fun!
Hi Diedre and Chrys - newlyweds lost ... but at least Claire is safe ... good thing they can run fast ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary!
DeleteGood to see you ;-) Indeed, Miss Claire's interest in the 'story' on the TV saved her.
Congrats to Chrys and good luck with this release!
ReplyDeleteHi Quanie!
DeleteI agree! Isn't your latest release due out soon too?
I like the description of the ocean inhaling and exhaling. Good visual.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patricia!
DeleteGreat job! It was a clever tie-in to Chrys' book to include newlyweds in the story. Like Patricia, I loved your description of the ocean inhaling. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan ;-) My muse, languishing of late, insisted on the tie-in.
DeleteGreat story and lead-in to Chrys' story. At first, I thought Old Whiskey was your dog. That was the name of my first dog. Didn't think a dog wore flip-flops, though. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Diane!
DeleteHaha! These characters (including Whiskey) are from one of my long-neglected WIPs ;-) There were quite a few vying to be interviewed.
P.S. Whiskey is a great name for a dog!
Loved the angle of the wedding couple. Well told.
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Thanks, Juneta!
Deleteoh, those poor newlyweds!
ReplyDeletegreat scene, nice job!
have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Tara!
DeleteIt's always so much fun hosting Chrys ;-)
Yay for Chrys!
ReplyDeleteI don't think that scene is something I EVER want to see in real life. ;)
Hi Chrystal!
DeleteI agree, experience would certainly eclipse imagination ;-)
I'd never want to experience a real tsunami, but it does sound like something I might dream about. Actually, after some of the troubling dreams I've had of late, I'd welcome a good tsunami nightmare to wake me up wild-eyed in a sweat.
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I know what you mean, Lee. Somehow if it happens in nature, turmoil is often more acceptable than if wrought by human nature.
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