Postcards from the Beyond

Sebastian Oakes is a very ordinary boy. So ordinary in fact, that he feels destined to live a completely ordinary, uneventful life. But all that changes when mysterious postcards begin arriving. Where do they come from? And what have they got to do with the greatest space pirate of the seven galaxies? Sebastian and his sister Maddy are about to find out in the most extraordinary adventure imaginable.

Available to buy on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781764085

I'll be posting the first few chapters as a taster over the next few weeks.

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 9

“Welcome aboard, I'm Gin, ships cook.” Wattles of flesh down the sides of Gin's neck wobbled as he spoke.
Cherry

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 1

By all accounts he was precisely the wrong kind of child for anything exciting to happen to.

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 2

After this they tried booby trapping the letterbox.

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 3

“So, I'll see you again?” Seb asked excitedly. “Um, well, you might,” the creature admitted, “though, you weren't supposed to see me this time!”

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 4

“I always wanted to join the Interplanetary Intelligent Life Survey Expedition Team you know,” he said tapping the fish bowl, “exploring other worlds, finding new life forms like this.”

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 5

“It's just a Jack Russell,” Maddy said, stifling a laugh, “it probably thought you were a rodent.” “I am a rodent!” Gileon exclaimed indignantly.

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 6

Gileon had barely taken a step towards the portal when suddenly he froze. The colour drained from his pink nose and his eyes popped as he stared towards it.
Cherry

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 7

“Take it steady,” Gileon advised, helping Sebastian sit up, “vortex travel takes some getting used to. And you haven't even been in the simulator or had any training!”
Cherry

Postcards From the Beyond - Chapter 8

She was delighted to see him again. Jaon awkwardly tried to extract himself from her grasp.