Clarissa

If you’re reading this: HELP! I’ve been kidnapped.

Me and my big sister stayed together after our parents died. We weren’t bothering anybody. But some mean government agents came anyway, and split us up.

Now I’m a prisoner on this space ship. The agents won’t even say where we’re going.

I hate them.

And things have started to get a bit weird. Nullspace is supposed to be empty, but when I look out of the skywindows I can see … something. Out there. And I think it wants to get in here. With us.

My name is Clarissa. I am ten years old.

And they will all be sorry when my big sister comes to rescue me.

Lost Tales of Solace are short side-stories set in the Lost Solace universe.

“Speculative science-fiction that really does veer off into worlds, scenarios and experiences previously unknown. The melding of genres, then pushing the boundaries to see where it takes both the readers and the author – trademark Drinkwater.”
—Cheryl M-M's Book Blog

“The world building is fantastic. An action packed read that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
—Splashesintobooks

“From the moment the alarm sounds I was tense and on edge. What follows left me in awe of Karl Drinkwater’s creativity.”
—Jera's Jamboree

“What an enjoyable ride this book was! Action, mystery and a sassy main character which is everything I want in a sci-fi story.”
—On The Shelf Reviews

“Clarissa explores themes of otherness in a number of ways. A little girl in a world of adults. A person of color in a very white society. A prodigy with poor social skills. An alien species making contact. Drinkwater reminds us that otherness brings both dangers and opportunities.”
—Scintilla

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