Eric Flint's Blog, page 18

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 40

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 40 ***** Rodriguez could still here the tanks and the ocelots, even after they passed the smoke screen.  He watched the last of the platoon disappear into the same screen before plunging into it himself.  There weren’t very many shots from the main guns, but the coaxial […]

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 06

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 06 Sehested was oddly relieved by the small man’s absolute lack of social courtesies. “As part of the Union of Kalmar, Denmark is pleased to assist King Gustav of Sweden and the nations of the United States of Europe over which he presides, in clearing these waters […]

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 04

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 04 Me? Dave felt dumbfounded, as his friends stared, goggle-eyed. Before smart-alec Angelo could comment, he said deprecatingly, “Perhaps those two years at Academy did me a bit of good after all.” “All of you did well,” Bayn added. “Now, keep your places, stand ready, and be prepared for […]

Heart Of The World – Snippet 04

Heart Of The World – Snippet 04 Around Daud the people sank down, their voices failed. A low moan rose from them. Daud was gasping for breath. A prickle of terror ran down his back. He wheeled around, and ran. He kept running, his breath a fire in his lungs. He could hear screaming somewhere.  […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 37

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 37 “A large part of our goal was to see the lay of the land, to understand what was going on in the New World. But it’s clear that we can accomplish something more important — to forge friendship, if not alliance, between all of France’s enemies here in […]

Marked Territory – Snippet 04

Marked Territory – Snippet 04 Chapter Two I got lucky and found a bus idling at the curb while it loaded a young guy in a wheelchair. While he was getting situated, I padded around to the back and got comfortable on the rear bumper. After the elevator doors finally shut, the driver switched gears […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 15

The book should be available now so this is the last snippet. The Newton Cipher – Snippet 15 Wren Library Cambridge, England The snow fell in wet flakes as Trina ducked from her train into the station. Unlike Kings Cross, which had multiple platforms beneath arched ceilings that seemed to rise a hundred feet in […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 36

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 36 “Oh, I know, I know. He would not want our enemies to know.” “‘Our’ enemies?” “The French,” the man said, nodding and smiling. Pete didn’t say anything. This was a little out of his department. The French were certainly an enemy, even if hostilities had ceased, but having […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 39

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 39 Chapter Fourteen Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, (Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow).  – Horace, Odes Atlantis Base Turning away from the window at which she stood, Bethany asked her leader, Christopher Robin, “Why do the shuttles keep coming down?  I’ve seen […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 14

Monday’s snippet will be the last snippet. The Newton Cipher – Snippet 14 12:52 to Cambridge London A late morning crowd filled Coffee Island. The British, Ulrik explained, liked to “take tea” mid-morning, the American version of a coffee break. Trina shifted as a smartly dressed group of young men, probably attorneys or bankers judging […]