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1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 24

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 24 “But to Champlain. His first ventures into the New World were in the last century, and he visited New France for the first time more than thirty years ago. He has survived rivalries at court, changes in loyalties, conquest by the English, and even the enmity of the […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 27

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 27 “Wait!  Wait!” Cherensa reminded them.  “Let the debris fall.” After a slow count of ten, by which time Leon had the pack frame with the rest of the demo back on his back, Cherensa ordered, “Let’s go!” All four jogged forward in a shallow V.  Leon […]

At The End Of The World – Snippet 27

At The End Of The World – Snippet 27 So Willow had made her choice. And there was obviously no going back. She didn’t do it to try to get us to lift the quarantine; she did it to stay with Johnnie. Kind of the weirdest and scariest Adam and Eve reboot you could ever […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 02

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 02 Seminar University of Notre Dame South Bend, Indiana One Week before Thanksgiving Present Day “We have a few minutes left,” Trina Piper said, eyeing the fifteen undergrads sitting around the large table in front of her. Their mostly-bored faces were bathed in the wan glow of the fluorescent bulbs […]

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 01

The Newton Cipher – Snippet 01 Note from Eric Flint: Steve Ruskin’s The Newton Cipher is being published by Ring of Fire Press on August 1. We’re going to snippet from it for the next month. Anyone interested in the novel can learn more about it on our web site: THE NEWTON CIPHER By Steve […]

Battle Luna – Snippet 26

Battle Luna – Snippet 26 Counting, he said, “So, that gives us twelve of their hundred or so as prisoners.” Godin said, “And we know how to stop the incursion.” “What’s your plan?” “Now we fill that space with O2. Specifically, right over where they’re drilling.  When they cut through, the flash runs back into […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 26

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 26 Chapter Nine When one would make a surprise attack on the enemy, he should avoid the major roads and seek out the lesser ones. Then attack. —Takeda Nobushige UEPF Spirit of Peace Ensign Esmeralda Miranda sat on a chair in a corner of the high Admiral’s […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 23

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 23 “No doubt,” Savignon answered. “But the river is a strong rival, the further upstream we go. No, we will travel to Tadoussac, and you can find a sailing vessel to take you the rest of the way.” “This is a busy place?” “Oh, oui, for many years. When […]

At The End Of The World – Snippet 26

At The End Of The World – Snippet 26 “Really?” I asked. “You think you could shoot either of them? And do you think they’d make it easy?” I thought I might throw up. “Captain thought this through. Winter is just about done down here. In a week, if the weather is good, we start […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 25

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 25 This morning, a two-man Condor sat on the deck, with eleven more resting behind it.  The gliders sat on lightweight rolling frames.  The frames might be recovered, when the gliders launched, but they were just as likely to go into the sea. No matter; they were […]