Cubeball
by Michael Leon
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GENRE: Sci-fi
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BLURB:
A
naturally gifted ex-national champion and a savant with a computer-like mind
compete against the world's best in the 22nd century's most popular sport -
CUBEBALL - the chess-like, technology-enhanced, snooker of the future where the
world stage is dominated by gambling, drugs and massive audiences.
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Excerpt
Three:
At that moment Mickey knew he had to play his way and make a
shot that would not be forgotten. He called “power-play.”
He imagined the perfect shot in his mind’s eye as he circled
the table twice, deliberating his fateful shot. The balls loomed large, but
strangely different. The table appeared more circular than a cube as he lowered
his chin to his carbon steel cue. The whole shot played in his mind as he drew
back the cue to strike the cue-ball with a force that engulfed the whole
stadium.
The crack of the cue-ball as it struck its target echoed
sharply its warning of an imminent tidal wave of spin and curve that would capture
the imagination of every fan in the stadium, or at home in front of their
cubebit. In one game changing savage strike, the red ball fell into the pocket
as the cue-ball savagely spun into the red triangle, spreading the reds in all
directions from the centrifugal force of the cue-ball. Mickey slotted twelve
red and black combinations in four minutes, gaining an unassailable lead. He
followed that with a perfect defensive stroke, leaving the cue-ball safely
jammed behind yellow. Flaveau conceded the game and the match, shell-shocked by
the unique high-spin attack Mickey had unleashed. The break was soon nicknamed
‘the pulsar’ and it had secured Mickey the first semi-final win and a shot at
the world title.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
I worked with
national and international organisations as a business analyst in Australia and
overseas. I authored many business books analysing the foodservice and food
retail industry in Australia, Europe and Asia, as well as agribusiness global
trends. I also ran a consultancy
business that assisted Australian enterprises to develop new markets in
Australia and overseas.
I commenced
writing science fiction novels full time in 2009. It was a life-long interest
of mine. I have written five novels - all exploring contemporary social issues
in future speculative worlds. They are: Shadow Dance; Extinction; Cubeball;
Titan Sages and Alive. My novels blend speculative science, new age and poetry.
Readers of novels such as Carl Sagan’s Contact would enjoy my novels.
Links:
Website:
http://www.michaelleon.com.au/
Buy link:
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Prizes for the tour are as follows:
• One randomly chosen winner via
rafflecopter will win a $50 Amazon/BN.com gift card.
Thanks to Deal Sharing Aunt for hosting me today and thanks to Goddess Fish. Wishing everyone good luck in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGambling, drugs and a massive audience...now that's a party I can get into.
ReplyDeleteAnd my main character, Mickey, was prone to parties! Thanks for visiting, Richard!
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ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting sounding game. Loved the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteHi MomJane! Thanks for your great support of my tour! The very best of luck with the giveaway!
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Hi Trix! The release has been going well. A major local book store chain has just stocked the print version! I appreciate your support and good luck with the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteHi Sara! It's my pleasure! I hope you find it an interesting read.
DeleteWhat is your favorite book of all time? Thanks for the giveaway. This book sounds interesting. Bernie W BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteHi Joseph! That is too hard to pick. I enjoy many genres. In science fiction there are two classics: Farenheit 451 and 2001 A Space Odyssey. I also liked The Road by Cormack McCarthy as well as anything written by Tim Winton.
DeleteEnjoyed the blurb and exceprt.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Rote
Thanks Jennifer! Thank you for visiting and good luck with the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Victoria! Good luck in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great read, Michael! I'm glad the release is going well! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi Betty! Thanks for all your support! It's really appreciated!
ReplyDeleteWhen you were growing up did you ever think about being a writer? Or did you dream of something else.
ReplyDeleteHi Barb! To my regret, I spent (or misspent) my youth dreaming of being a football star! I was mad about all sport, including snooker, but not so keen on my studies!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks really cool. Thanks for the intro!
ReplyDeleteHi Penny! I appreciate your great feedback. Best of luck with the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI loved the excerpt! I wish we could watch a bit of the game!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ree!
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