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Castaway Resolution – Chapter 28

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 28 Chapter 28. “I’m dying, aren’t I?” Whips asked over his private channel. He was pretty sure what the answer was going to be. Laura was silent for a moment. Then, very quietly, she said, “Yes. Yes, you are, Harratrer. I’m sorry.” “Thought so.” He tried to say it casually, but […]

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 28

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 28 At least the attempted capture of Vickery in February had secured the unique copy of The Secret Garden. He had tracked down Vickery through the man’s employer, Anita Galvan, who ran fleets of taco trucks and supernatural-evasion cars; but from her he had learned, too, of that book. When she […]

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 38

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 38 Bertrand wanted to keep pushing. Partly because it was the right strategic move. But politics were involved too. His king, Charles V of France, wanted the Christian powers to push the Turks back across the Bosporus. So did Pope Gregory. And because of the phones in Paris, they […]

Concerning the Electoral College, or the Twaddle has Finally Gotten to Me

As those of you who regularly visit this web site or my Facebook page know, I don’t often post political statements. There are two reasons I don’t. The first is because most people who visit the sites are either family or personal friends of mine who are already well aware of my political views, or […]

Ganny Knits a Spaceship

NEW NOVEL YOU SHOULD BUY Just published: David Gerrold’s Ganny Knits a Spaceship. This story is reminiscent of the great Robert Heinlein young adult novels. Starling and her grandmother operate a way station in the asteroid belt. For decades, Ganny has had a very successful business, using her way station to sling cargo and passenger […]

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 27

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 27 Chapter 27. Relief and fear speared simultaneously through Laura. “Francisco? Thank God! Are all of you all right?” “Hitomi and I are good, yes. Whips. . . Whips is not good. He cannot move much.” … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 27

The Initiate – Snippet 27 “I guess,” said Moreno, adjusting the seat back and closing his eyes. “Asshole tried to fight an agaus. Even if he’s innocent, he’s got to pay for that.” He gave a deep sigh. “Now we … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 27

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 27 For decades the brothers had had no contact at all, and although they had renewed their acquaintance two years ago, they hadn’t ever been close. Chris Harlowe had graduated respectably enough from Cal Poly and … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 37

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 37 “Allah protect me!” “That will be up to Allah, I would imagine,” the slate said. “I am simply here to examine your wound and see if it is becoming infected.” That was a … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 26

The Initiate – Snippet 26 Sam never got the chance to answer, because a crowd of men emerged from the tall weeds around the concrete pad. They all wore faded Vietnam-era combat gear and carried old M1 rifles with bayonets … Continue reading →