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    Dravish: ORBS, #3
    Dravish: ORBS, #3
    Dravish: ORBS, #3
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    Dravish: ORBS, #3

    By Jo Carey

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    Ben Thurgood and his friends head into the Elspeth Expanse, an area outside League Space where strange things happen. When his ORBS team finds anomalies on Dravish, will he be able to leave the archaeology team on the planet and head on to ORBS' next destination or will his overprotective nature drag him and the rest of ORBS into a bigger mystery than they ever expected.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJo Carey
    Release dateMar 10, 2019
    ISBN9781386116530
    Dravish: ORBS, #3
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    Jo Carey

    Jo Carey grew up in the Midwest but her curiosity and gypsy-spirit has kept her on the move. She's lived in eight US states and spent three years living in Ireland. She has always loved creature movies, so creatures and bugs often show up in her books. Jo, a former information security compliance guru, writes fast-paced, character-driven stories in a variety of genres from medical thrillers to space operas and cozy mysteries. Her novels are filled with humor, romance, and sometimes creatures or aliens, or maybe even all of the above. She often builds her stories around a strong female lead character surrounded by plenty of hunky male heroes. Jo's been under fire on a golf course and climbed out the roof of an elevator in the Netherlands. Life hasn't been boring. Now residing in Texas, setting often plays a huge role in her stories. Jo was intrigued by the League of Planetary Systems, a world her husband, Frank, created for his science fiction books, and she now writes mysteries and other types of tales sets in that world. Jo was bitten by a cat, a fire ant, and a snake, before succumbing to the bite of the writing bug.

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      Dravish - Jo Carey

      CHAPTER ONE

      No. Absolutely not. You're not going.

      I smiled. I'd heard my mom say those same words about a gazillion times in my life. The difference is, now I'm old enough to know I don't have to obey. Calm down, Mom. Aren't you the one that recommended us for this job?

      I may have mentioned to the director that you were on your way to the Cube and your experience with xenoarchaeologists and artifacts might make ORBS a valid option if they needed to augment their staff with outside contractors. I never suggested you were prepared to navigate the Expanse. I won't allow it.

      Mom, how many times have you been in the Expanse? she didn't answer. My mom, Dr. Nebulon Blyst, is famous for being an expert on the Elspeth Expanse and many other things. And Dad? He's been there several times, right? Crickets. I’m pretty sure you took me into the Expanse before I could walk, didn't you?

      Those were very different circumstances. I knew I was scoring points when she paused to think. Let me call your dad. We can meet you kids at Orinoco Station.

      And do what? Tag along. I'm sure the team of xenos from the Cube would love to have you crash their dig, and I know I'd be excited to tell them Dad was going to take over as pilot of the Howler for the trip. That would definitely help ORBS build our reputation. Besides, aren't you a little busy running a planet? My mom is currently head of the Tralaskan Council.

      You can't do this, Ben. It's dangerous.

      We'll be fine. We're just going to drop the xenos off on Dravish and do a little exploring. I should have known better than to mention that.

      Exploring? No. You are definitely not going to coddiwomple around the Elspeth Expanse with your friends unsupervised.

      Coddiwomple? Really Mom?

      Yes, coddiwomple. It means to travel toward a vague destination. You can't just wander around the Expanse looking for adventure.

      If the Expanse is as exciting as you make it sound, we shouldn't have to look far. We were at a stalemate. She knew I was going, and I knew she would worry the whole time I was gone. Have Dad give me a call today if he can. We’re scheduled to leave in the morning. I'll be careful. You know that. I'm a good pilot. Trained by the very best. My dad is one of the most famous pilots in the League. My parents are legends I know I'll never live up to.

      Fine. Be careful and call us often. I'll send Out my complete catalog of notes on the Expanse.

      That would be great, Mom. Thanks. Love you.

      Love you more, son. Have a safe journey.

      CHAPTER TWO

      I was in the lounge talking with Celeste and the rest of the xenoarcheology team when the video screen came to life with a message. Ben Thurgood, please report to the office. Now. I excused myself and walked down the hall before activating my communicator. Out, why did you put that message on the display in the lounge?

      It wasn't me, Ben. According to the comm log, the message came from Sam's office.

      Thanks, Out, I said and walked back to where Celeste was talking with some of the other xenos. I need to take care of some business, I said. I'll check in with you later. She smiled and continued her conversation.

      I made my way to Sam's office and knocked. She opened the door and pulled me inside. Is there a problem? I asked.

      You tell me, she said.

      Out, are we currently experiencing any problems?

      No, Ben. Everything is copacetic. I smiled. Most AI’s would say everything was nominal, but I’d made a change to Out’s programming. It’s the little things that make him seem more human.

      Sam and I have been friends for a long time. I've learned to get over my typical male tendencies and just admit when I have no idea what's going on. I dropped into the chair in front of her desk. Hard as this might be for you to believe, I have no idea what you're talking about.

      I thought we were going to use the time on this trip to work on the business.

      That's the plan.

      Sam rolled her eyes. That was never good. 

      Exactly what business were you working on with Celeste? Is she helping you with the marketing plan for our legend tripping excursions in the Expanse?

      Celeste is one of our passengers and an old friend. We were just talking.

      I had to send that vid to the lounge to get your attention, she said.

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