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1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 10

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 10 Chapter 6 East of Dominica “Captain Simonszoon,” Rik Bjelke said sharply, “lead war galleon now approaching one thousand yards.” “Forward mount reconfirm: target acquired and tracking?” A pause as the signal went down the wires to the turrets and the reply sped back. “Aye, and aye, […]

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 08

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 08 “Want to be an Engineer. Yes, I heard that,” the General said dryly. “But tell me, you with your head for strategy, how is this to help me? I have you and Meara to provide for, Aldronne to run, and many people in my employ that depend on […]

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 09

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 09 “None. Unless you fear you’ll lose this battle. Then ye might want to keep me from spreading word of such a defeat.” Tromp’s eyebrow raised. “I had not considered that.” He smiled. “I am doubly glad to have you here, then.” “But . . . why, […]

Heart Of The World – Snippet 07

Heart Of The World – Snippet 07 The canal had run dry, but down the middle of it now a little stream began to flow, a dark trickle.  He had a momentary idea of the whole city bleeding. The air smelled bitter. Shimmering red, the sun was sinking down into a haze of smoke and […]

Marked Territory – Snippet 07

Marked Territory – Snippet 07 “That doesn’t affect me one way or the other, of course. But there’s the risk that if you get poked you come on down to see me. Now I’ve got a big damn alley cat with a grudge turning up on my turf looking for answers about why I’m bothering […]

Serpent Daughter – Snippet 07

Serpent Daughter – Snippet 07 “Then we must go to Philadelphia, and perfect the world.” Chapter Two Sarah looked upon the veil of her goddess’s temple and saw. She looked from the inside, a vantage point she had held for weeks. She sat on the goddess’s Serpent Throne, with its seven lamps — through Sarah’s […]

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 07

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 07 Chapter 4: Decisions The General’s coaches in the lead, the wagons slowly left the churchyard, no longer a collection of worshippers but a silent funeral procession. Hoping to remain unobtrusive, especially to his family, Davin urged Charger toward the gate, among a group of riders from various ranches. […]

Heart Of The World – Snippet 06

Heart Of The World – Snippet 06 The crash brought him up out of his sleep like a shocked bird. It was dark. The moon shone down into the courtyard in a silver flood but the far wall was in a pit of shadow. Something was shrieking, across the way, venting tiny screams. He pulled […]

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 08

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 08 Chapter 5 East of Dominica Tromp involuntarily raised his left eyebrow in response to Sehested’s subtle prompt. “I see. Well, Master Stirke, I presume you come with news from leeward? “Bless me if there’s any news worth sayin’, sahr. Nary a ship with uncertain intents. Hardly […]

Marked Territory – Snippet 06

Marked Territory – Snippet 06 “He tried to kill me, Bear!” Swipes protested, all but screeching as he made his way to his feet. “Scraps will tell you, he saw the whole thing!” Bear glanced over at Scraps, who had a scrape from how he’d landed. He cupped Swipes under the muzzle, and turned his […]