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The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 01

The Portals Of Hell – Snippet 01 This novel is being published by Ring of Fire Press on August 20. It’s the first book of a trilogy. THE PORTALS OF HELL By Nathan Dodge Chapter 1: Bitter Return Pushing open the back door, Davin Blackthorn edged into the kitchen, hanging his coat on one of […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 11

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 11 Replaced British Library London Sunday Morning Trina was at the entrance of the British Library promptly at nine the next morning. The doors were locked, but through the glass she saw the guard who had checked her in the day before. He looked half asleep. She rapped the glass […]

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 02

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 02 Eddie met Svantner’s frank, dutiful eyes for a moment before smiling and shaking his head. “No, XO. If the wind holds, we can save the fuel and move to Objective Bravo by canvas alone. Send the word.” A crisp “Aye, sir!” accompanied Arne’s equally crisp salute, […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 09

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 09 A and B British Library London “Hmmm,” Trina peered closely at the corner of the page. “This very well could be Isaac Newton’s signature.” The signature’s lines were thin, the letters uncertain, as if written by a shaky hand; but it certainly looked like his other signatures. Another scrape […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 31

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 31 Gordon paused to let it die down, before continuing. “You need to find allies — and find them everywhere you can. My nation is no longer at war with France, but we do not think that state of affairs will last for more than a few years. I […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 34

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 34 Chapter Twelve It’s a Vietnamese soup that answers the question, ‘What happens when a former child soldier pours hot rain water over fish nightmares.’ It’s delicious and I can’t stop eating it, that’s what happens. —Kyle Kinane BdL ALTA Air Defense Station Number One was just […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 30

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 30 Chapter 20 On the morning tide, a small ship, perhaps half the size of Challenger, arrived at the dock. Gordon came out on deck, where Pete was watching the proceedings. The most important passenger, whose effects and luggage were being unloaded, was a tall, distinguished-looking man past middle […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 33

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 33 The gravity on the hangar deck was paltry, but she had magnetized shoes to let her put one foot in front of the other and join him.  It was an awkward kind of walk, and especially so for those, who, like Bethany, had little cause ever […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 08

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 08 Underground London, England Saturday Morning Trina woke refreshed, the soft light of a cloudy English morning filtering through the curtains. Jet lag did not seem to be a problem — she’d fallen asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. Maybe it was Alice’s chamomile. Just before she’d […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 29

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 29 Chapter 19 “Looks like you passed the test,” Pete said as Gordon ascended Challenger’s gangplank. The troop of soldiers stood on the dock, watching his steps, then were dismissed other than two men who remained on guard, looking vigilant and suspicious. “Yeah.” Gordon sat on a trunk next […]