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Blurb:
While hiking, Alexandra Mann is powerless to stop the force that pulls her into a foreign land. Alex must rely on her quick-wits in an effort to deal with the strange new world. Fear of rejection taught her the art of blending into the background, a skill that will help keep her alive.
Engaged in a battle with a government determined to suppress its people, Tarsea Childers’ life is suddenly turned upside down. The shocking arrival of an unusual woman captivates him body and soul, and makes him fear what the future holds. The electric, life-changing bond between them will have far reaching consequences for him and his world.
Can Alex step out of the shadows and finally shine? Will Tarsea overcome his need to control everything, and accept Alex as his partner in life and in his fight against the government?
Plunge into an alternate universe where soul mates aren’t just legend.
Note from Evelyn Lederman, the author:
On Sunday February 23, 2014, I was driving to play tennis when a conversation between my older sister Alice and my friend Al played in my mind. We were outside Sedona, Arizona, and the two were talking about String Theory and parallel dimensions. I was driving, so I only paid partial attention to their conversation.
My mind then transitioned from the real-life discussion to five girls chatting with me. They told me they were from a parallel dimension, but they were raised in the Earth realm. Knowing author’s character sometimes popped into their heads, I was thrilled. I immediately purchased a 5-subject spiral notebook and prepared to leave the next day for Los Angeles and Mexico.
While I was on vacation, I outlined my characters, created a parallel dimension of telepathic beings, and plotted out the book. My sister still talks about how I’d return from my morning hikes and sit near the pool and write. It’s ironic, it was the same sister who had the discussion outside of Sedona, Arizona that started my writing.
The Chameleon Soul Mate is the first book I wrote. I do most of my world building here, so it reads a little slower than the subsequent books in the series (The Crystal Telepath, The Warrior Woman, The Mind Control Telepath, and The True Ruler).
I’ve selected a segment from The Chameleon Soul Mate where Alexandra and Tarsea meet for the first time. Enjoy!
The Chameleon Soul Mate Excerpt
The Troyk Universe, Aster Province
Tarsea Childers patiently waited for Darden to emerge through the portal. It was actually quite peaceful not having to listen to anyone talking or pushing thoughts through any of the many telepathic channels he had to manage continually. They were too far from the city for the communal pathways to reach him. He often wondered what it would be like to live in a world where the population was not telepathic. What peace that would provide, not constantly deluged with conversations.
He loved taking the hike up the mountain to where the natural gateway between worlds existed. Aster Province buildings were made of stone and surrounded by purple flowering trees, shrubs, and flowers. Unlike the city, the trail had a variety of blooming flowers that differed from the purple that dominated the Troyk city. Here nature showed the true variety of colors, scents, and densities a world should possess. He looked down at the valley where the city nestled. Since Aster Province was surrounded by mountains, the pollen trapped in the valley painted the sky violet.
Darden Lours walked through the portal. “Thanks for meeting me,” he greeted Tarsea.
“Glad you are back. How were the headaches?”
Tarsea was always relieved when his best friend returned home from whatever parallel universe he visited. As of late, it seemed to be only Ginkgo Terra. Very few gatherers were willing to go to Ginkgo Terra due to the impact the planet’s atmosphere had on their telepathic brains. Gatherers early on complained of headaches they experienced in that world.
“Nothing I cannot handle. The herbs I take have helped.” Darden became a very successful gatherer because he would venture to that universe and return with the ginkgo herb their world required. He did not share this knowledge with the other gatherers, wanting exclusive rights to Gingko Terra. The additional herbs were always given to Tarsea’s mother Leenea. She would blend them with other herbs and create a tea that helped them better manage the telepathic channels.
They were about to start down the mountain when there was a terrible scream and both men turned to the portal as the most beautiful woman Tarsea had ever laid eyes on fell through. At the sight of her, he felt like he had been punched in the stomach. It was as if he had the wind knocked out of him. Darden was the quicker of the two of them and caught her. Tarsea stood like a fool watching.
The girl continued to scream in Darden’s arms as he tried to calm her. “By the Prime!” Darden declared. “What are you doing here, Alexandra?”
It was obvious his friend knew the girl. Tarsea wanted to help aid in quieting her. He used the name Darden had. “Alexandra, you need to stop screaming! Take a breath and let it out slowly, you are starting to hyperventilate.”
As they were trying to calm the girl, he telepathically asked his friend questions. “Who is she? How do you know her? What is she to you?” For some reason, that last question was the most important to him.
Darden talked to the girl, ignoring his questions. Tarsea figured he would have to wait for his answers until after the girl stopped screaming.
He stared at the creature in Darden’s arms. She had the most beautiful light auburn hair that shimmered in the sun. The girl had bright green eyes that showed terror, although he felt under normal circumstances, they would show intelligence. Her skin was like a luminous pearl, she almost glowed a light pink. She was slight. Tarsea had the odd thought he wanted to feed her so there would be more of her for him to touch. His fingers ached to touch her skin and slide his whole being into her body. He had never reacted to anyone in this manner.
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