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1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 10

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 10 Chapter 6 Paris, France If Étienne Servien had learned only one thing in the service of the crown, it was that men were subject to many perils, and that many of them ultimately proved fatal. It seemed trite to think of men’s lives that way, like playing cards […]

Battle Luna – Snippet 12

Battle Luna – Snippet 12 “What?” Pappy asked, frowning. KC’s breathing changed subtly, indicating some activity. But Pappy didn’t dare turn around to see what he was doing. “KC?” “Okay,” KC said. “Get ready to blind the Ueys — you’ll know when.” The last word was cut off as KC unplugged his cable. Pappy swore […]

At The End Of The World – Snippet 12

At The End Of The World – Snippet 12 I kept my distance, not wanting to wind up on the captain’s ninja radar. He and Keywood ultimately slipped into the marine stores shed, just a little bit east of the boathouse that fronted on the pier. I went around to the rear of the huge […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 09

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 09 “There was so much to learn,” she said, without looking back. “So many books, so many papers, so many new techniques. He took it all in like a drunkard who could not help himself. “He died in Grantville,” she said at last, turning to face Gordon. “He was […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 12

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 12 ***** Marqueli was speaking on the stage now, talking about truth in advertising, her relationship to Carrera through his wife, Lourdes, but also how Jorge’s medical care preceded any relationship except that of soldier and commander between him and the Duque.  “You’ve heard all this before, […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 08

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 08 “Well.” The Dutch sailing master’s face brightened, as if he might now have an opportunity to affect the direction Challenger would be going. “The best way is to follow the trade winds, the northeast winds, and make for the Caribbean.” “The Caribbean? I don’t want us to –“ […]

Battle Luna – Snippet 11

Battle Luna – Snippet 11 And that was it. No real weapons, and no defenses beyond a couple more of the monofil traps that had briefly derailed the Uey advance. Within an hour or two, unless Pappy could pull something out of his hat, the enemy would be rolling unopposed into Hadley. When all else […]

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 11

Days of Burning, Days of Wrath – Snippet 11 “This is the strangest thing I’ve ever seen, Kris,” Ayres said.  “They’re treating us like guests, not enemies.  No threats and no attempts to bribe anyone into cooperation.  What the hell is going on?  Is this because they think the war’s over?” Hendryksen laughed softly.  “You […]

At The End Of The World – Snippet 11

At The End Of The World – Snippet 11 The captain took a half step toward Keywood; it looked like a prelude to a plea, rather than a threat. “Anyone coming out here will know where KEP is, but they won’t have gone to the other bays. They won’t know to look for us at […]

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 07

1636 The Atlantic Encounter – Snippet 07 Neither of the brothers had any inclination to go aloft, where more nimble and agile men and boys scrambled and climbed, heedless of the distance they might fall if they should put a foot wrong. Pete had witnessed an amazing display by a little Alsatian who signed on […]