Science Fiction Book Night crawlers
Hello everyone, Skip Norch here interviewing new science fiction author Patrick Barnes. Patrick has just released his first science fiction book NIGHTCRAWLERS available now on Amazon.
I have just finished reading this scifi story and I can tell you this book is a
scary one with both sci-fi and horror elements.
Patrick, can you give us an overview
of the book?
It takes place in present day.
Mysterious and hideous creatures begin snatching people outside at night. It
happens all over the world and thousands of people are taken every month. The
creatures, nine-foot monstrosities that materialize out of thin air, snatch the
victims wherever they are and disappear with the victim in seconds. There are
no clues, evidence and governments have no way to stop this.
I can’t tell you any more with
spoilers, but I can say that this scifi book is a suspense-filled, wild ride.
Patrick what came first for you when
writing this book - the plot or the characters?
The plot for this science fiction book came first absolutely. I walk a lot at night for exercise. The idea
for NIGHTCRAWLERS came to me one night when I was walking and thinking about
science fiction. Talk about scaring yourself! LOL.
Did it take you a long time writing
this novel? Probably about two years start to finish. I know some writers of
fiction and science fiction are very fast. It varies for me as my job keeps me
very busy during the week. I mostly write on the weekends.
There were some very scary moments in
this book. Have you every considered writing a horror novel?
Science fiction writing is my main focus even though
Nightcrawlers definitely has its horror moments. I guess anything is possible.
What do you hope readers will take
away from Nightcrawlers?
I just want to grab readers and take
them on a wild journey where they get into the characters and the story and
absolutely can’t put it down. Then maybe when they are walking at night
sometime, they think of my story and perhaps walk home a little faster. I am
evil like that. 😊
Let’s change gears for a second. Why
is your Twitter handle SciFiSherpa?
Well, that’s a fun story as my day job
actually involves science fiction. My previous boss during a meeting
called me a Sci-Fi Sherpa as a compliment and I liked the term so much I use it
for my Twitter handle. I think it’s pretty good description. Sherpas in the Himalayas
are known for begin incredible tough, hard workers. While I may not be the best
at what I do, I will damn sure work hard on whatever I am doing whether it be
writing science fiction, my job or playing ice hockey which another passion of
mine.
Can you share an excerpt from the book.
Excerpt from the book NIGHTCRAWLERS:
Hours later Caroline, Josh and Mike
opened the water bottle and retrieved the note sealed in a plastic bag. They
all stared silently looking at the message. After months of searching and over
100,000 lost souls they had an answer to the question. Not the only question,
but one that scientists, governments, religions and families all wanted and
needed to know. Who were the Nightcrawlers?
The answer arrived for three members
of the Resistance on a farm in West Virginia.
The carefully folded note had only six
words on it. The words were made using store bought letter stencils glued to a
single sheet of white paper. The sentence spoke volumes to what was happening,
but also brought more questions.
Mike looked at the note and ground his
teeth, quietly and mad. He turned on his heel and walked out of the barn.
Josh stared at the note and thought
what this meant to The Resistance. The note did not solve or fix what was going
on. In fact, it made things even harder. Taking a last look at the note, he
felt very tired and also left.
Carolyn, now alone in the barn, looked
at the note with tears in her eyes.
Can you share your book and author
links?
NIGHTCRAWLERS available now on Amazon.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VF16BM5
Patrick Barnes
Website: www.SciFiSherpa.com
Twitter: @SciFiSherpa
