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Marked Territory – Snippet 02

Marked Territory – Snippet 02 She had guts, there was no denying that. More so than most mice I’d come across in my time. The situation she was in was bad enough, but to trek halfway across the borough looking for help took a double share of spine. Still, a shakedown over who had pissing […]

Serpent Daughter – Snippet 02

Serpent Daughter – Snippet 02 “Kanawha is lost. What makes you think you can find it?” Chapter One A week’s journey from Montreal, with the valleys of Quebec behind them and surrounded by rocky, snowcapped peaks, the giant Chu-Roto-Sha-Meshu, son of Shoru-Me-Rasha, let Tim Dockery go. The eight-foot-tall redheaded man, known to both his prisoners […]

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 02

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 02 Davin gestured down the hallway. “We always gather on the front veranda.” Bayn obligingly turned to the stairs, leading Davin down the flight. As they descended, Bayn said, “I have been curious to meet the Cadet who is first in his class in mathematics and science.” Davin shook […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 34

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 34 “‘Comforter of the sick’? Not a minister or a priest or some such?” “God forbid a priest,” James answered. “But no; a minister was too costly for the Negentien Heeren. They sent over a layman, a man named Michaëlius — but he was a devil when in his […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 37

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 37 Beach Red, Atlantis Island “Can we get through to my dad, yet?” Ham asked one of the commo rats, a short and dark sergeant. “No promises; I can try.” “Do.”  The old man had set Hamilcar to studying war since he’s been a very little boy.  […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 12

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 12 Newton’s Tomb Westminster, London After lunch, the Tube’s Jubilee line deposited her at the Westminster stop, right in the heart of London’s tourist district. If she needed proof she was in London, this was it. The buildings of Parliament were there, with the massive gothic clock tower that tourists […]

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 03

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 03 Chapter 2 East of Dominica “Mr. Svantner,” Eddie cried, stepping forward on his ergonomically-designed prosthesis. “Sir!” the Swede shouted in the reply, approaching at the double-quick. “Are all sections in readiness for next evolution?” “They are, sir!” “Very good. Pilot?” “Sir!” came the response from the […]

Heart Of The World – Snippet 01

Heart Of The World – Snippet 01 This novel is being published by Ring of Fire Press on September 10. It’s historical fiction by one of the world premier historical fiction authors. “Cecelia Holland knows history. More impressive is the way she understands human motivations. A wonderful writer.”  David Drake HEART OF THE WORLD A […]

Marked Territory – Snippet 01

Marked Territory – Snippet 01 This novel is being published by Ring of Fire Press on Sept 1. Marked Territory By Neal F. Litherland Chapter One March was a month of contradictions. The days were longer, but the nights still came on early. The sun was warm, but the shadows were full of dirty ice […]

Serpent Daughter – Snippet 01

Serpent Daughter – Snippet 01 Serpent Daughter The Witchy Queen Rides to Battle by D. J. Butler The Witchy War, #4 Dedication This book is for Alex Moore and Chris DeBoe. It’s good to have friends. What Has Gone Before My name is Maltres Korinn. I am Duke of Na’avu, a swamp blessed with many […]