Kidnapping Keela
Kidnapping Keela
Lords of Arr'Carthian Book 1
by Cathy McAllister
Science Fiction Romance
Kidnapping Keela
Cathy McAllister
English Edition 2014
German Edition 2013
copyright © 2013/2014 by Cathy McAllister
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Translation: Louise Sweeney
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Note from the author
Dear Readers,
‘Kidnapping Keela’ is a Sci-Fi Romance and you will therefore come across unusual names, unknown races and planets, as well as things that I have simply invented.
To make it easier for my readers, here is a short glossary, in alphabetical order, to help you.
‘Kidnapping Keela’ is the first in my new series, so do not be concerned if not everything is fully explained, as some things will not be further developed or solved until the later books.
I now wish you much enjoyment and hope that ‘Kidnapping Keela’ will give you a several hours of reading pleasure.
Cathy McAllister
Characters in this book
Abziarr | King of the house of Arr'Verkuzzi – shoulder-length black hair, brown eyes |
Alic | Younger brother of Abziarr |
Amano | Captain of the Carthians and Marruk‘s Cousin – Latino-Type, long black hair, brown eyes |
Amber | Keela’s friend – brown hair, brown eyes – nurse |
Ayakala | Fellow prisoner on Xevus3 |
Bajaja | The Carthian magician |
Balda | Carthian warrior |
Bebenile | Fellow prisoner on Xevus3 |
Berka | Marruk‘s Bruder – long, blond hair, turquoise-coloured eyes |
Bobus | Auctioneer at the slave market in Betzlawk |
Ceyla | Intelligent computer system in the Arr'Carthian palace |
Charly | Keela’s friend – red hair, green eyes, freckles – computer programmer |
Dunba | Carthian warrior |
Ellyod Allegrass | Notorious space pirate |
Jeffe | Carthian warrior |
Jukuzala | Ayakala’s daughter |
Jusabor | Carthian warrior |
Keela | Main protagonist – light blond hair, green eyes – survival trainer |
Kemal | Carthian warrior |
Kerretin | Carthian warrior |
Knirrgn Arghagn | Ormka warrior |
Kolisz | Navigator on the |
Kordan | Carthian General and Marruk’s cousin – short blond hair, icey blue eyes, two meters twenty tall |
Kovin | Guard at the slave compound on Xevus3 |
Lamick | Master of security at the Arr'Carthian palace |
Lamiha | Carthian warrior |
Lomkas | Abziarr’s close confidant |
Lory | Keela’s friend – black hair, blue eyes – FBI-agent |
Lurruk | Carthian warrior |
Luvoka | Officer on the |
Maara | Intelligent computer system in the Verkuzzi castle– sensitive and a little moody |
Malaka | Guard in Marruk‘s castle |
Mangan | Guard in Marruk’s castle and spy for Abziarr |
Marruk | Main protagonist – long, brown hair, turqoise-coloured eyes – Heir to the throne in the House of |
Marsael | Abziarr’s magician |
Moreena | Queen of the House of Arr'Carthian |
Morika | Marruk‘s first mate (deceased) |
Mortociar | King of the House of Arr'Carthian |
Niminita | Ayakala’s daughter |
Olchak | Kolisz‘ son |
Polchin ab'n Kuzarr | The man who bought Keela, Amber and Solima and right-hand man of the space pirate Ellyod Allegrass |
Quartar | Carthian warrior |
Solima | Marruk’s daughter – long, black plaits, turqoise-coloured eyes – ten years old |
Trinko | Carthian warrior |
Ulhgrang ign Ifzarghn | King of the Ormkas |
Races | |
Carthians | The race of the main character, Marruk |
Mesuthoms | Morika’s race – Royal lineage of the Arr'Lothian – Wolf shifters – lives to the east of the Carthians |
Moliws | A race living in seclusion – royal lineage of the Arr'Dragon – dragon shifters – lives to the west of the Carthians in the Mountain of Wisdom |
Ormkas | Giant species from the planet Kergnirr9 – mainly pirates, slave traders, weapons dealers or drugdealers |
Spurk | A humanoid race dwelling on Xevus3, but who originated on a planet that was destroyed several hundred years ago |
Verkuzzi | The race of Abziarr – Royal lineage of the Arr'Verkuzzi – tiger shifters – lives to the north of the Jade Mountains |
Further key words | |
Arr'Carthian | Royal lineage of the Carthians |
Arr'Verkuzzi | Royal lineage of the Verkuzzi |
Betzlawk | Capital city of |
Black Guards Clothes maker | Police unit of the United Galactic Federation. They control all main trading towns and space ports on the planets in the Federation. A machine that automatically produces and fits clothing |
Cordelia Desert koloch | The Carthian space ship Small lizard-like species on the desert planet Xevus3 |
Federation Time | 7067 years ago the planets in the United Galactic Federation agreed upon a common division of time, as follows: The Federation year has 11 months, each with 34 days. 1st Month – Dezeno 2nd Month – Farris 3rd Month – Kindur 4th Month – Jakus 5th Month – Manao 6th Month – Ferras 7th Month – Lumino 8th Month – Gablas 9th Month – Kunes 10th Month – Jenebe 11th Month – Finales One day consists of 25 standard hours A standard hour consists of 50 minutes A standard minute consists of 50 seconds |
Glider | The mode of transport on the planet Karrx7 is about as wide as a jeep but twice as long. The vehicle looks like a sledge with a glass roof and has three rows of seats and a large luggage compartment at the back. It can be driven hovering above the ground or flown high in the air. |
Jade Mountains | A mountain range lying between the Carthian and the Verkuzzi regions. |
Karrx7 | Home planet of Marruk. A planet, that is largely wooded with several big mountains and lakes. A third of its surface is made up of the sea. |
Kondorr | Marruk‘s pergamo |
Luvr6 Moon | A moon on which shady characters spend time. A place for all possible types of |
Mananao7 | A planet in the Y-Quadrant – seat of the High Council of the United Galactic Federation |
Medical unit | A small room containing a regeneration bed. In the medical unit all illnesses and injuries can be automatically recognised through scanning and they can also be treated. The medical unit contains various independantly functioning machines, lasers and monitors to watch over, |
Pergamo | Animal similar to a horse with a horn on its forehead that changes in colour according to its mood. |
Poku | Carthian ball game, similar to football. |
Rennmokus | A fast animal on Karrx7 – round, furry body with six legs – long, bald neck and bald head. |
Shanika | Snail-like animal on |
Sillinge | Long, small fish – prefers shallow streams |
Tajaka | Refreshing drink containing wine and various fruit juices |
Trommy | Solima‘s pergamo |
Uluah2 | Home planet of Ayakala, Jukuzala, Niminita and Bebenile |
United Galactic Federation | Union of |
Wakazabu | Card game played with high stakes |
Xevus3 | Desert planet in the Kanavirius System |
Chapter 1
Somewhere in Montana, USA
15
th
May 2027
Keela pushed back against the trunk of the huge oak tree behind her. She took a tighter grip on the hunting knife that her dad had given her for her twelfth birthday. It was a good blade but it was going to be impossible to kill all of these creatures with it. She may manage to kill one of them but there were definitely far too many. She could not believe that she had not brought her gun. It would have certainly helped in this wretched situation rather than uselessly lying around in her cabin. But what was the point of beating herself up over her lack of fore-thought? She could not change things now. If there was one thing that she had learnt in life, it was that you cannot correct all of your mistakes. And the way things were looking this was going to be the last mistake that she ever made in her life.
“Go away! You wretched beasts! One of you is going to die before I do, be
very
sure about that. You disgusting creatures! Down! Go away.”
The beasts growled threateningly. The sound went right through Keela. The hair at the back of her neck stood on end and her breathing came heavily and irregularly.
It was her anger that stopped her from collapsing. Even if she had no chance, she was not going to go down without a fight.
“Yes, that’s right! I’m really angry that you’ve ruined my evening and when I’m angry I can be
very
unpleasant. So, do yourselves a favour and go away! GET
LOST!”
The four pairs of yellow eyes staring at her through the dusky light of twilight seemed to be unimpressed with her little burst of outrage. She heard growling again and the beast to the left of Keela was baring its long, yellow teeth. The beast’s mangy fur was standing on end and it had assumed a crouching position, lying in wait. Keela had already worked out that this must be the leader. If this beast attacked, then his companions would follow. She thought she could actually smell the beasts’ anticipation. She could not see a lot in the twilight, but she was certain that saliva was already dripping from their jaws.
