SPOTLIGHT: Domani by Carolyn Gross @smithpublicity
Domani
Outer Ring Series Volume 1
by Carolyn Gross
“The first
installment of Gross’ sci-fi series follows a woman as she aims to save a
population of a planet headed for fiery annihilation. An
interplanetary tale with stellar characters that will put readers on the hunt
for the next entry.”
-Kirkus Reviews
A planet in danger of extinction, a father’s protective
love, a young woman’s unknown birth powers and powerful government
manipulation— immerse yourself into the small dark planet known as Dalia.
The first in the series, Domani: Outer Ring Series Volume
1, by seasoned author Carolyn Gross offers the newest coming of age
sci-fi. Lulu knew
the people of Dalia deserved to live in darkness. The knowledge existed in her
bones as surely as she knew that the flames were coming to end their existence.
She stood hidden in the crowd gathered before the steps of the Sanctuary as she
did every day to hear the doyen speak. The doyen spoke of hope in a world
shrouded in darkness by the enormous gas planet spinning above it. That planet
protected Dalia from the raging fires of a sun positioned too close to sustain
life. But their protector planet was shifting away from them and the shadow
that once sheltered them was disappearing. The doyen normally told calming
sermons to a beleaguered and frightened people, but this time was different. He
would tell them that their destruction was assured. Before he could, he would have
to survive an assassination attempt. Lulu was the only one who could see it.
The strength and power Lulu discovers about herself will place her at the head
of a massive uprising that will span across an entire galaxy. Does she become
the catalyst needed to destroy the empire that created her?
Domani is developed in a fast-paced
storyline with elements of female empowerment, deception, adventure, romance, and
suspense. Inspired by growing up reading science fiction and fantasy titles
centered around male protagonists, Gross created the character of Lulu— an unlikely lead, she is the shy face in the crowd. Relatable
to so many readers, Lulu begins her journey on the sidelines but ends in the
spotlight.
An epic and edge-of-your-seat tale, Domani reveals:
● Ethics—with
overarching themes of manipulations throughout, humans and animals are tampered
with for the use of power to benefit those around them
● The bond
between a father and daughter—love in the truest form showcases that certain
things are universal
● Female
empowerment—transforming from a meek girl into a powerful woman by believing in
the strength she had inside of herself all along
● Genetics—the
manipulation of Darwinian philosophies to create gifted humans
● Human-animal bond—while some of the animals are genetically tampered with for their loyalty, the love and understanding between the two continues
About the Author:
Carolyn Gross is a small animal veterinarian living
and practicing in New England. She started writing during her residency and
hasn't stopped since. Writing scientific research papers is not nearly as
fulfilling as delving into a fantastic world. Rules don't have to be confined
to science as we know it. What started as a hobby is now an obsession.
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