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In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 06

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 06 Chapter 4 Alexander Evalenko examined his cabin with distaste. The furnishings were luxurious, true enough, and the bed–it might be better to say, deluxe cot–looked comfortable. But the room seemed more like a … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 53

Avalanche – Snippet 53 He stayed that way, his old skydiving and combat parachute training coming back to him. He kept his body arched, with hands and arms splayed out to the sides to stabilize himself. His back was to … Continue reading →

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 05

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 05 Chapter 3 The wait aboard the transfer station seemed to take forever to Charlotte. Very soon, Madame Duchesne was drawn into a conversation with her father and the Shankar couple concerning the intricacies … Continue reading →

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 04

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 04 Kootie led the three of them out of the kitchen into Pete’s long dim office. “It was one of your clients on the phone,” Pete told Angelica, “Mrs. Perez. She says her grandparents’ ghosts are … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 52

Avalanche – Snippet 52 He felt things coming to a head; he and Sera weren’t working separately, but together. They started to herd the two groups together; it wasn’t hard. Any time some of the troopers tried to cut and … Continue reading →

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 04

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 04 She wasn’t especially worried that the Okhrana agents would be able to spot Savinkov. But she’d have to take steps to evade detection herself. Fortunately, the arrival of the new party presented her … Continue reading →

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 03

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 03 “Call me Fishmeal,” he whispered, and shivered. He had not smeared mud on the foot of his bed at all this winter, and he had eaten several slices of rare London broil for dinner last … Continue reading →

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 02

Earthquake Weather – Snippet 02 When the first ray of sunlight from over the distant Vallecito Mountains touched a pastel painting on the far wall of the restaurant, the blond woman lifted her right hand and made a fist in … Continue reading →

Avalanche – Snippet 51

Avalanche – Snippet 51 They didn’t have time to rest; the Wolves were almost upon them. Instead of standing and waiting for the Wolves, John and Sera charged at them. With John’s enhancements and Sera’s wing beats, they moved almost … Continue reading →

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 03

In The Matter Of Savinkov Snippet 03 Chapter 2 The expression on the face of the airship’s officer was decidedly unfriendly, as Alexander Evalenko and his companion Ilya Drezhner came aboard. But he said nothing, and Alexander thought silence on … Continue reading →