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Witchy Winter – Snippet 08

Witchy Winter – Snippet 08 Very few robbers would be bold enough to walk into a bank or a goldsmiths’ and demand to redeem stolen certificates. So water damage was a bigger worry than theft. In a pinch, the Joe … Continue reading →

Demons of Paris – Snippet 05

Demons of Paris – Snippet 05 Chapter 5 The Tower of Gabriel Delaflote February 12, 1372 Gabriel didn’t live in the tower for reasons of spellcraft, though he wished that were the reason. He lived here because he had few … Continue reading →

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 17

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 17 But Breakwater had never been the sort to settle for partial credit. For him, glory shared was glory lost. “Well, find out.” With a snarl, Breakwater keyed off the uni-link. He stormed through … Continue reading →

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 20

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 20 Looking at me again, he said, “Anyway, the delegation needs an escort of five spacers when they present their credentials in Saguntum, and I need an officer to command the escort. … Continue reading →

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 05

French Roast Apocalypse – Chapter 05 Chapter 5. New York City, 1980 Darkness gave way to awareness and a tight, painful feeling in his chest. Slowly, Dylan cracked open his eyes. He was lying on his side, in tall grass, … Continue reading →

Demons of Paris – Snippet 04

Demons of Paris – Snippet 04 Chapter 4 The Moon February 10, 1372 The Jade Rabbit didn’t hear Pucorl’s whisper. The China of the netherworld was a very long way away. The moon of the netherworld rides on a crystal … Continue reading →

Witchy Winter – Snippet 07

Witchy Winter – Snippet 07 He turned his head slowly to one side to look. An Indian sat cross-legged a few feet away, looking closely at him. The man didn’t wear the trousers and coat of a Cherokee, or the … Continue reading →

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 19

Though Hell Should Bar The Way – Snippet 19 CHAPTER 13 My last watch before Saguntum was in the Power Room. Captain Leary believed that an officer had to know the whole ship, not just the rigging and how to … Continue reading →

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 16

A Call To Vengeance – Snippet 16 CHAPTER SEVEN Behind the closed eyelids, the young man’s eyes were moving restlessly. Probably dreaming, Elizabeth Winton-De Quieroz decided as she carefully adjusted the blanket across his collarbone. Almost certainly having a nightmare. … Continue reading →

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 09

Revelation (Demons Of The Past 01) – Chapter 09 Chapter 9. Varan: I refuse to let this beat me. “No, Z..Zakhla. I’m okay. Just… don’t move too quick, okay?” I saw my old friend in a haze of sinister double … Continue reading →