EDMONTON, AB, September 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) Canadian author Kenna McKinnon poses a terrifying dilemma to readers of her debut young adult/middle grade sci-fi novel, SpaceHive: "Earth's future is in the hands of a 12-year-old boy named Jason Anderson, who is kidnapped by a friendly alien Bee from the SpaceHive while the vicious General Vard and new Queen decide his fate. Will Jason be able to save the world or will the alien giant wasps destroy the Earth and inhabit it at their will?"
Set in the towns of Creston, Yahk and Cranbrook in British Columbia, Canada, and on the plains of India, this thriller draws upon unique landscapes and Pixar-like action to portray a thrilling story of alien invasion, adventure and young love, ending with a couple of poignant scenes that may have you reaching for a tissue. SpaceHive is what blockbuster movies are made of: thrills, chills and a gripping story that you'll never forget!
From the back cover:
After getting kidnapped by giant alien bees, twelve-year-old Jason Anderson is transported to a spaceship called SpaceHive. There, he learns of a horrifying plot to annihilate Earth's human population so that extraterrestrial bees and wasps can migrate to a new world.
As a swarm of spaceships make a beeline toward Earth, Jason must convince three friendly worker bees to help him escape his space prison and find other humans to aid in his mission to stop the invasion. But General Vard, wasp commander of the Black Watch, has other plans.
Can Jason unite the nations of Earth in their common fight to destroy these alien invaders? Or will Earth be lost to the sting of conspiracy and a worldwide massacre?
Reviews:
"Sometimes humorous, sometimes terrifying, and always imaginative, this high-tech, interplanetary tale will keep you buzzing through page after page."
--Val Muller, author of Corgi Capers: Deceit on Dorset Drive
"Wickedly funny and brimming with satire -- a strange and quirky twist on the science fiction genre that will leave you in stitches. Highly recommended for youngsters and their parents alike!" --Derrick Hibbard, author of Impish
"SPACEHIVE is a fast paced, cross-pollination of a plot populated with invading giant wasps and bees sure to sting the imagination of its target audience." --Paula Shene, author of Mandy the Alpha Dog
"SPACEHIVE is not only imaginative, but also extremely thought provoking."
--Philip Parry, author of Wishful Thinking
"Don't get stung and miss this. You'll hive a great read and get a buzz."
--Alan Place, author of Pat Canella: Dockland Murders
SpaceHive is published by Imajin Books and is available in ebook and print edition at Amazon.com Kindle Store and in print at CreateSpace. Order your copy today.
Kenna McKinnon is a freelance writer/photographer and self-employed medical transcriptionist who lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Although her degree is in Anthropology (with a minor in Psychology), Kenna has spent her life writing. She enjoys exploring the psychology of the human condition, especially when the accompanying human is dropped into complex and unusual circumstances. Kenna has lived successfully with schizophrenia for many years.
For more information on Kenna and her debut novel, SpaceHive, please visit:
http://kennamckinnon.blogspot.ca/
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Imajin Books: http://www.imajinbooks.com
Kenna McKinnon is the author of SpaceHive, a young adult/middle grade sci-fi novel of international appeal. For further information, please contact Kenna at kennam@shaw.ca.
Canadian Author Kenna McKinnon Releases Her Debut Young Adult/Middle Grade Sci-Fi Novel, SpaceHive, on Amazon in Print and Ebook, and CreateSpace in Print - Published by Imajin Books
This sci-fi thriller draws upon unique landscapes and Pixar-like action to portray a thrilling story of alien invasion, adventure and young love, ending with a couple of poignant scenes that may have you reaching for a tissue.
2012-09-13
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[Press-News.org] Canadian Author Kenna McKinnon Releases Her Debut Young Adult/Middle Grade Sci-Fi Novel, SpaceHive, on Amazon in Print and Ebook, and CreateSpace in Print - Published by Imajin BooksThis sci-fi thriller draws upon unique landscapes and Pixar-like action to portray a thrilling story of alien invasion, adventure and young love, ending with a couple of poignant scenes that may have you reaching for a tissue.