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Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 22

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 22 CHAPTER 15 The cabin of the limousine which the Saguntines provided for the officials had room for six; I waited while they entered. Maeve Grimaud sat primly with her back to … Continue reading →

Witchy Winter – Snippet 10

Witchy Winter – Snippet 10 And his magic worked. Hecate’s dog would watch. The dog would warn him. Notwithstanding Schmidt emerged from Reuben Clay’s office with the oilskin packet under her arm and a tiny smile on her face. Luman … Continue reading →

Demons of Paris – Snippet 07

Demons of Paris – Snippet 07 Chapter 7 Royal Palace, Hôtel Saint-Pol February 12, 1372 “You may not!” Cardinal Jean de Dormans slashed the air with his beringed hand. “You have exceeded the authority of any mortal prince in treating … Continue reading →

Demons of Paris – Snippet 06

Demons of Paris – Snippet 06 Chapter 6 The Tower of Gabriel Delaflote February 12, 1372 Annabelle muttered “lousy timing,” as she headed to the door. Bill got a demon in his iPod, Wilber got one in his hearing aid. … Continue reading →

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 18

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 18 CHAPTER EIGHT With the flurry of activity that had surrounded the brief Barcan incursion, plus all the reports and datawork afterward, it was three more days before the Committee hearings resumed. During that … Continue reading →

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 11

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 11 Chapter 11. Taelin: “Sasham?” The emptiness of his friend’s cabin was clear evidence that Sasham wasn’t there. Excellent deduction, Taelin! Worthy of a Monitor! So where… Fortunately, there were only so … Continue reading →

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 21

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 21 CHAPTER 14 The captain and I went from the companionway to the bridge: he to his console, me to stand at parade rest in front of Officer Mundy. She sat as … Continue reading →

Witchy Winter – Snippet 09

Witchy Winter – Snippet 09 Clay frowned in distaste. “What would that be, a blind bat?” Luman popped out the bat’s other eye. The creature trembled with pain and fear in his closed fist, and he indulged in a moment … Continue reading →

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 06

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 06 Chapter 6. New York City, 1980 Darkness. Pain. Memories of a chair pushing through something that ripped and crunched and screamed. He sat up with a gasp — and knew right away that was … Continue reading →

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 10

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 10 Chapter 10. Varan: “…and then you came up behind Canta as he was trying to get in and did a crystal-perfect imitation of a windwailer!” Taelin laughed again as he remembered. … Continue reading →