Aegis Incursion (56 page)
With sharp eyes and a warm tone, Elder Nageau moved past Jag and the Sentry. “Good evening,” he said. “It is my honor to finally meet the families of the five Bearers of Light.”
The Five:
Aari Barnes
Jag Sanchez
Kody Tyler
Mariah Ashton
Tegan Ryder
The Elders of Dema-Ki:
Ashack [Ay-SHAK]
Nageau [Nah-GO]
Saiyu [SAY-yoo]
Tayoka [Tah-YO-ka]
Tikina [Tee-KEE-na]
The Villagers:
Aesròn [Ay-zuh-RON]
Akol [AY-cole]
Hutar [HYOO-tar]
Huyani [HOO-ya-nee]
Magèo [Ma-JAY-oh]
Sentries:
Gwen Mboya
Marshall Sawyer
Related to the Five:
Hugo Sanchez — Jag’s paternal grandfather
Julia Sanchez — Jag’s paternal grandmother
Roberto Sanchez — Jag’s father
Jennifer Sanchez — Jag’s mother
Tristan Sanchez — Jag’s older brother
Camilla Sanchez — Jag’s older sister
George Tyler — Kody’s second-youngest brother
Roshon Tyler — Kody’s youngest brother
Samuel Tyler — Kody’s father
Krystal Ashton — Mariah’s mother
Supporting Characters:
Elwood McAllister
Roderick Davis
Kenzo Igarashi
Rosemary McDowell
Phoenix Corporation:
Adrian Black — CEO, Phoenix Corp.
Dr. Albert Bertram — Chief Scientific Officer, Phoenix Corp.
Elias Hajjar — Head of Security, Quest Mining and New Mexico Sanctuary
Jerry Li — Chief Financial Officer, Phoenix Corp.
Luigi Dattalo — Chief Executive, Quest Defense
Dr. Nate — Director of Human Resources, Global Sanctuary Projects
Tony Cross — Personal Assistant to the Boss
Vladimir Ajajdif — Chief Executive, Quest Mining and New Mexico Sanctuary
The Boss — Owner and Founder, Phoenix Corp. and all subsidiaries
There are so many people to thank for accompanying me in the creation of
Aegis Incursion
. This book was nothing short of a marathon and I will never be able to fully express my gratitude to those who encouraged me onward.
It goes without saying that had it not been for the support of my beloved parents, neither this novel nor
Aegis Rising
would have left the confined premises of my laptop. My mother’s keen eye and insightfulness, as well as her unremitting love, and my father’s help in research, editing and being the perfect partner for bouncing ideas are simply invaluable.
As well, I am deeply grateful for my wonderful friends, teachers and family who imparted both wisdom and encouragement. A particularly heartfelt thanks to my dear uncle Mark and aunt Renu for their amazing support and who seem to be able to conjure a copy of the book from thin air whenever an opportunity to publicize my work presents itself. Sincere appreciation and an earnest salute to my editor, Gordon Williams, for his expertise and counsel, and whose steady support fortifies my effort to bring my readers a worthy read. To the wonderful souls at the BWC in Haifa; you have my deepest gratitude and love for your encouragement and friendship. You are an inspiration!
Special cheers to the Aegis Advance Reader team—Marco, Stefanie, Nancy, Renu and Shayda—for their astute observations and valuable feedback. You’re the best! I would like to give a shout out to Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the founders of Google for making the collective knowledge of humanity available at our fingertips; an outstanding achievement of historic significance often taken for granted. The number of places I’ve visited and information I’ve acquired whilst researching for my books without leaving the couch is nothing short of a miracle, thanks to these visionaries.
The plot of this story would not have lifted off the ground if not for the remarkable advice from Dr. John Foster whose infectious enthusiasm and depth of knowledge makes a complex subject seem like a walk-in-the-park, even for me! I cannot thank him enough for helping me render the story as believable as possible. Any errors due to creative wanderings from the actual science of nanotechnology are solely mine. And yes, the delectable artichoke and baked swordfish lunch mentioned in the story is true and was expertly prepared by John and his lovely wife Kimberly, an accomplished scientist herself.
This list of amazing people would not be complete without acknowledging the one who is holding this novel; you, the reader. Whether you’ve been following the adventure from the beginning or just joined in, thank you for being a part of this journey. I’d suggest buckling up, because we’re not done yet. Not by a long shot.
Shirin S. Segran
Haifa, Israel. March 21, 2015
S.S.Segran spent a good chunk of her childhood exploring the enchanted forest of a million tales in the mystical land of books. In her early teens, she began crafting intriguing new worlds and conjuring up characters who came alive with the flick of her wand . . . err . . . pen. Charmed by the magical response to her debut novel from readers around the world, she has embarked on a quest to take her cherished fans on a thrilling journey deeper into the Aegis universe. Even as she delves into her creative endeavors, the author intends to continue her work of supporting youths in developing countries in realizing their potential through her non-profit organization AegisLeague.org.
When not devouring a book or writing one, S.S.Segran can be found standing behind the cauldron of life, stirring a potion made up of chores, parkour, drawing, horseback riding, and—having enjoyed jumping out of a perfectly fine airplane at fifteen thousand feet—perhaps skydiving.
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