Two Degrees From Zero
by
M.J.
Stewart
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BLURB:
Thirteen-year-old
Derek’s cool snowboard adventure does a dangerous rewind, because his Burton
Hero board holds the key to an unsolved crime.
Two
Degrees From Zero is a story that opens up the world of snowboarding and
surviving hazardous winter conditions in Keystone, Colorado.
Derek,
his mom, and teen friend Janae (The Clan) are invited on a snowboarding
vacation by his mom’s new romance Thomas. A blizzard hits during a sleigh ride
and dinner at an isolated yurt miles from Keystone. The Clan accepts an offer
from two arrogant snowmobilers for a way home. But to The Clan's dismay instead
of going home, they are abandoned in a creepy backwoods cabin.
Derek
and Janae sneak out of the old cabin and make a dangerous trek across a white
wilderness to find help while the snowmobilers are on the loose. Just as the
teens find temporary shelter in an old car, another blizzard rages all night,
leaving them hopelessly stranded. And their adventure has only begun.
Derek
and Janae must escape the frozen ravages of the blizzard. Derek’s determination
to save The Clan while outwitting the thieves is unstoppable. And the thieves
are just as determined to find Derek’s snowboard because of the valuable
information hidden on the board.
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EXCERPT:
Derek whispered, “And how are we gonna leave? Maybe Mom and
Thomas will know what to do. Let’s be real quiet until they get here.”
“Hope they get here quick.” Janae said in a shaky voice.
“Does he have a gun?”
“Don’t see one.” Derek hugged Janae; her body trembled with
emotion. “Bummer how this trip is going downhill.”
“Seriously downhill,” Janae said. “Is he dead?”
“Duh…dead people don’t snore. But maybe we should see if
he’s okay.”
“You go,” Janae said.
Derek flinched as the man inhaled. “Wait, his chest moved.”
“Are you sure?” Janae asked, but kept her distance.
“Is blood running down his forehead?” Derek asked.
“I see red.”
“Let’s get a better look. Maybe he’s just sleeping.” Derek
took one step in the man’s direction and stopped.
“Why are you stopping? You’re supposed to be the strong,
brave one.” Janae jumped behind Derek and tried to shove him closer to the man.
But Derek stood firm. “You’re scared as I am,” Janae said.
“Not either,” Derek said and turned his face to her. “See my
face, I’m not scared.”
“Why are you chewing your lip?”
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
M.J. Stewart
is a Colorado author and lives in Colorado Springs. Her love for the outdoors
has provided many exciting adventures and include downhill skiing, biking,
hiking, camping, and nature photography.
I'm on
facebook at:
martha.lancaster@facebook.com
I'm on
twitter at: @hike4ski
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