BACKWARD
COMPATIBLE
By
Pete
Clark
BLURB:
Not too long ago, in a
town that, depending on your current location, is either not super far or
actually quite close…
It is a time of chaotic
hormones.
Two nerdy gents home for
winter break have discovered a female gamer at a midnight release.
During the break, the
gamer trio manages to reveal the game’s secret boss, a hidden enemy with enough
power to destroy anything in its path.
Pursued by other gamers
who want to be the first to beat this boss, George and Katie race to level up,
and, in so doing, restore decency and sexual activity to their personal galaxy…
EXCERPT
“These
graphics suck,” George says and I look back at the screen. We’re standing in
the middle of the Estate, colorful orbs quivering ahead of us. We each have to
choose our starting advantage. Waterfalls shimmer in the distance and the
sunlight streams over multicolored stones in the courtyard.
“Amateurs,”
Lanyon concurs. “I mean, they couldn’t have five
waterfalls?”
“Your
ironic wit is mind blowing, but choose your da*n orbs,” I tell them. I
consider. Magic, defense, offense, stealth, and charisma. I always go for magic
as a black mage, but I wonder if a druid needs something else. Scr*w it. I need
charisma in real life, too.
“Charisma?”
Lanyon asks. “No one ever picks charisma.”
“We’re a
party of a thief, druid, and a bard. We’re screwed regardless.”
“You two
underestimate the mighty power of my lute,” George argues.
“Did you start with charisma?” Lanyon asks.
“H*ll,
no. I have charisma in spades. I started with stealth.”
“Great.
A stealthy bard,” I sigh.
“She’s
right,” Lanyon concedes. “We’re scr**ed.”
However,
it actually isn’t bad at all at first. We power through the Estate and make it
to the Yobanaria Dale with no resurrections and all at level ten. I’m
impressed. George hasn’t actually fought anything,
but he has some pretty awe-inspiring charm mastery already. I think I might
have a serious crush. He seals the deal when he buffs my hailstorm spell without
even being asked.
“Can you
guys watch El Thiefelo? My mom wants me to eat supper,” Lanyon says.
“Yeah,
we’ve got it,” I tell him. “The first boss is in the elven ruins anyway, so we
should grind a bit. I think he’s a twelve.”
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Pete
Clark likes writing, animals, potato chips, and cheese. Midnight Riders is his first published
novel, although he can also proudly say he finally finished Helix Crashing, the fantasy novel he has
been working on for over a decade. In addition, he has written Across the Barren Landscape, a
collection of linked Western short stories. He also writes plays, both dramatic
and comedic.
When he is not writing, Pete tends to ignore everyone around
him and obsess over sports.
Interview:
Where are you from?
Pete: Massachusetts
Tell us your latest news?
Pete: And more Lanyon.
When and why did you begin writing?
Pete: Yesterday. Because I found a pen. J
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Pete: I don’t. I’m a teacher, who likes to write.
What inspired you to write your first book?
Pete: I really wanted there to be a comic version of
the American Revolution with monsters. There wasn’t. So I wrote it.
What would you like my readers to know?
Pete: I am friendly and good with pets.
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