Scorpio Rising

By: Alex McDonough

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The Epic Saga of an Alien Trapped in Medieval Times

“Wonderful! Intriguingly worked out characters. I’m eager for Scorpio’s next adventure.”—Bruce Coville

A Journey Through Time and Space

Fleeing his home planet, Scorpio traveled through time, only to find new dangers on the strange world called Earth!

The alien Scorpio escaped the violence of his home planet—but the vengeful Hunters were fast on his trail, Fleeing medieval France, Scorpio and his earthling friend Leah jump through time to Elizabethan London, only to be thrust into a perilous world of intrigue and sorcery.

As they search for clues to the secret of the glowing orb that carried them to England, they enlist the help of Queen Elizabeth’s astrologer. Then Leah is drawn into the dark and seamy streets of London and Scorpio is swept away by the dazzling deceptions of Queen Elizabeth’s court. The enigma of the orb is nearly solved—until the unthinkable happens.

The bloodthirsty Hunters have returned. They intend to murder Scorpio and take the orb back to their planet. Then, at last, they can achieve their ultimate goal—the complete annihilation of Scorpio’s race!