About the novel Hosting, Book 1 of the Core

Hosting by Dave Skinner
Synopsis
Hosting is a Science Fiction novel. At the beginning of the story, Jamie Waters, the narrator, is in a coma. Jamie agrees to help a voice in his head, to find and deactivate the second last ancient alien Artifact on Earth. During their quest, he learns about the Core; a universal energy field used by alien races, and about Artifacts, that can be used for good or evil.  Abandoned and jailed at the end of the quest, Jamie is embittered. He wants closure. He wants revenge. He knows there is one Artifact left and chance gives him the opportunity to get what he wants, even if he has to destroy a woman he loves, but he may be able to save her if he can understand the mystery of the Core. After his feelings are resolved, Jamie settles down for a normal life with his wife and daughter until he is informed that another alien is on the way to destroy their life by killing his daughter.  The only way to stop the killing is to understand the mystery of the Core, and his daughter is the only person who can accomplish this.  But can a thirteen-year-old child save herself and at what cost?
Time Period and Locations
The story starts on January 17th, 2012 and ends on September 29th, 2029. The epilogue occurs in April of 2030.
The story has three parts. Part 1 takes place mostly in and around the city of Toronto, Canada, with a brief visit to Calgary. Part 2 starts in Athens Greece, moves to East Africa with the majority of the time spent in Ethiopia. The home location of Part 3 is the city of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Although the majority of Part 3 is taken up with a trip around the world, the final scene is in Vancouver. There are also a few visits to the Core and a ride in an alien space ship.Main Characters

Jamie (Jay) Waters Orphaned at a young age. Grew up in foster care. Narrator and protagonist. Must take control of his life. Summer/Breeze Alien from an ancient race. Arrogant. Learns humility. Debra (Debby) Claymore Summer/Breeze’s last host. Makes a deal to host because she wants to conceive a baby. Megan Waters Jamie and Debra’s daughter. God Daughter of Summer/Breeze.
 Minor Characters
Joey Jamie’s best friend from school Charles Benet Holds an Artifact Sister Mary Catherine Holds an Artifact. In charge of refugee camp in Ethiopia. Jamal Kenyama Young refugee at camp. Later becomes Megan’s protector. Samuel de Silva Volunteer at refugee camp. Becomes a TV host and handles media coverage of Megan’s tour.