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Domesticating Dragons – Snippet 06

Domesticating Dragons – Snippet 06 CHAPTER FIVE The New Guy I took the elevator up to seven, where no one was waiting. I suppose I could have lingered in the lobby, but I imagined I could feel Fulton watching me over the security cameras. If he saw me waiting, he might decide to fill my […]

The Macedonian Hazard – Snippet 07

The Macedonian Hazard – Snippet 07 Chapter 1: A War to Fight Queen of the Sea, Forward Radio Room November 2, 320 BCE The radio printer clacked and Joshua Varner jerked in his office chair. He couldn’t get used to it. The Queen had arrived in this time equipped with top of the line laser […]

Two Cases For The Czar – Snippet 03

Two Cases For The Czar – Snippet 03 Once in the office, with the door closed and Miroslava seated in the guest chair, Madam Drozdov gave Miroslava a bitter smile. “I hope you’re not going to bring more royal attention my way, Miroslava. The last time almost ruined me.” Miroslava didn’t like Madam Drozdov, but […]

Domesticating Dragons – Snippet 05

Domesticating Dragons – Snippet 05 “Yeah, well, the jury’s still out on that.” That was news to me. From everything I’d read, Reptilian Corporation was killing it in a time when most nascent biotechs had failed. “Still, I like the systems approach to genetics. And I think my simulator could help with things.” He frowned. […]

Two Cases For The Czar – Snippet 02

Two Cases For The Czar – Snippet 02 Here was another puzzle to solve. She ran her hands lightly over the wood, and felt a crack where there shouldn’t be one. Pushed, pulled. Nothing. More examination led to another spot. Two hidden cracks at the back of the wardrobe in the gap between wardrobe and […]

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 46

This book should be available now, so this is the last snippet. 1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 46 Leonora forced herself to become calm. “Sophie, you did not act to deprive Laurids of his life. And whatever you may have felt about your marriage, I do not believe you wished him dead, […]

Serpent Daughter – Snippet 44

This book should be available now so this is the last snippet. Serpent Daughter – Snippet 44 “Yes, My Lord.” Julia bowed her head. “Beginning Friday,” Thomas said. “I have a box — that is, we have a box at the Walnut Street Theater. Friday evening, the Imperial Players will perform Henry V. It is […]

The Macedonian Hazard – Snippet 06

The Macedonian Hazard – Snippet 06 Carthalo figured he could do that. Before Padus Boca fell into the furnace mouth, Carthalo had several dracmas stashed away for work he did on the side. Maybe he was lucky. Besides, the woman who was buying him was attractive. He might be able to seduce her. Then he […]

WarSpell Space Race – Snippet 02

WarSpell Space Race – Snippet 02 “No, Jerry,” Tim said. “It was me. The old me was too studied when I was playing him. I remember it both from Tim’s point of view and Alvin’s. To Alvin, it was real. What he felt, what he saw in the other person’s eyes and in the magic […]

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 45

1637 No Peace Beyond The Line – Snippet 45 Sophie smiled. “My surname, of course.” Cautiously now, Leonora! “What is strange about it?” “That it is still affixed to my person. You know, of course, that I was married.” “Y-yes.” It would not do to let Sophie know how very much Leonora knew of this. […]