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All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 03

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 03 “That’s what happens when you have pimps posing as aristocrats,” growled Carlo Sforza, who might pose as an aristocrat, but did not have to like them. “But they’re being unusually coy about … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 59

This book should be available now so this is the last snippet. Avalanche – Snippet 59 They were going to come after him with everything they had, and he would let them.  He would play the part, he would wring … Continue reading →

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 10

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 10 Armentrout leaned back in his chair. “When’s now,” he repeated. After a moment he waved at the television. “You’re missing your Bogart movie, talking.” “That was the end,” she said. He opened his mouth, then … Continue reading →

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 11

This story is in Eric Flint’s collection Worlds 2 which has been released so this is the last snippet. In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 11 Chapter 7 It didn’t take Charlotte very long to figure out three Profound Truths … Continue reading →

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 02

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 02 Milan Francisco Turner sat at his ease with the ruler of Milan–who occupied that position at the invitation of its people, if not the acclamation of the noble houses of Europe. Carlo … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 58

Avalanche – Snippet 58 I have learned that it is very difficult to watch one’s friends suffer when there is little to nothing one can (or is allowed to) do to help them.  And of course, I was handicapped by … Continue reading →

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 10

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 10 Chapter 6 As the hours passed while the Agincourt moved slowly away from the Earth, Vera kept a wary eye out for the two men she was almost certain were with the Okhrana. … Continue reading →

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 01

All The Plagues Of Hell – Snippet 01 All The Plagues Of Hell By Eric Flint and Dave Freer Prologue Venice Marco Valdosta greeted the news with a breathless hopefulness. “Are you sure?” He looked around their bedroom as if … Continue reading →

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 09

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 09 BOOK ONE To the Boats The likeness passed away, say, like a breath along the surface of the gaunt pier-glass behind her, on the frome of which, a hospital procession of negro cupids, several headless … Continue reading →

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 09

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 09 Charlotte was able to make sense of that, thankfully. More for the sake of seeming intelligent than because she really cared about the answer, she asked: “Couldn’t they increase the centrifugal force if … Continue reading →