About
the Book
Title:
RUN Ragged
Author:
Kari Aguila
Genre:
Suspense / Science-Fiction / Women’s Fiction
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Ragged is on www.kickstarter.com
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Ragged
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Would
anything change if women ruled the world?
Fifteen
years after the Last War devastated families and infrastructure,
women have taken over under the banner of peace and equality. Only
too late do they realize it’s a slippery slope to oppression.
In RUN
Ragged,
Rhia, a strong and independent sea captain finds herself trapped in
The Center, a re-education facility designed to help people fit into
the rules of the new matriarchal society. The warden claims to be
guiding those in her care, but Rhia quickly sees the cracks in the
system. Faced with the terrifying torture and brainwashing the warden
inflicts, those cracks become gaping holes that threaten to pull Rhia
down into the depths of despair. Can she resist this slow subversion
and become the reluctant hero the inmates need?
RUN
Ragged is
the suspenseful second story by the award-winning author of Women’s
Work. It’s
a disturbing look at what price we are willing to pay for peace and
how much we are willing to ignore to keep our conscience clear.
Author
Bio
Kari Aguila was the
recipient of an IndieReader Discovery Award for her first novel,
Women’s Work.
Her stories are gripping and thought-provoking looks at gender
stereotypes and relationships set in a dystopic future. She is also
an avid gardener, outdoor enthusiast and mother of three. Aguila
lives in Seattle with her family, and loves to visit Book Clubs, Wine
Clubs, or Book Clubs with Wine. RUN
Ragged is her second novel.
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Book
Excerpts
When William returned, he stood in the bright
doorway, silently watching her. His long shadow covered her as she
squatted to drop the last nails into the can, the cool umbra of his
body draped over her back, but she didn’t turn around.
“Looks good.” William’s deep voice resonated
in the small space.
The smallest hint of a smile tugged at Rhia’s
lips and she turned to look at him. “You mean the floor?”
His eyebrows crinkled together for a second then
he quickly looked away. “Of course. The floor.”
“Step out of the doorway. You’re blocking my
light.”
William walked inside, his tattered shoes clunking
across the newly lain floor as he moved to Rhia’s side. He squatted
beside her, held out his hand for the can, and nodded at the floor.
“Good job.”
Rhia sat back on her heels and wiped her brow.
“You, too.” She watched him as he continued to nod, looking
around at the floor, the nails, the walls, and everywhere but at her.
Once his mouth opened as if to speak, but closed again, his lips
pressing together. She couldn’t figure out if he wanted to praise
her work and was hesitant to say too much, or if he thought he should
say more but couldn’t think of anything. She waited, hoping he
would look into her eyes again.
Finally, he cleared his throat, stood up and
walked to the open door. “We’ll be working on the plumbing in
here soon. You can either help with that or move on to the next box
to do another floor.”
Rhia followed him out the door and was glad when
he turned back to look at her. She stood straight, her shoulders back
and her head lifted.
“It’s up to you,” he added.
“William,” Rhia said softly. “Where are you
going to be?”
“I’m doing the plumbing.”
“Then I’ll work here, too.”
William stared at her for a moment. He blinked,
his broad chest expanding with a deep inhalation. Cocking his head to
one side, he studied her intently, trying to gauge her meaning. His
dark eyes flitted quickly down the length of her body and back up
again.
Rhia saw the confusion in his eyes, as if he both
feared and longed for the companionship she offered. There was the
slightest softening of his brow and the corner of his lips curled
into the faintest smile. She knew he had made his decision. Rhia
smiled.
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