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Forced Perspectives – Snippet 02

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 02 The woman’s face was sharply visible now in the yellow glow, as was the sand for a dozen feet around. Wystan quickly untied the ribbons holding the portfolio closed and flipped open the cover. “Don’t … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 17

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 17 Whereas the maid had thanked the Lord in Highest Heaven for the park in a loud voice, Ruvigny mentally praised Him for perfect timing. Schoolmasters were inclined to ask curious questions when one … Continue reading →

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 01

Castaway Resolution – Chapter 01 Castaway Resolution Third in the Castaway Planet series By Ryk E. Spoor and Eric Flint Part 1: DISASTER Chapter 1. Sue Fisher tried to force herself to stay awake. Three more hours of this. If … Continue reading →

The Initiate – Snippet 01

The Initiate – Snippet 01 The Initiate James L. Cambias Chapter 1 “It wasn’t a bear, was it?” The voice on Samuel Arquero’s phone was reedy and precise. Whoever it was hung up before he could answer. Sam tried to … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 16

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 16 Her sister was becoming quite well-known. She was sitting at a breakfast table in Laubach reading about it. She spent a lot of time reading. Thanks be to God that Albert Otto’s great-grandfather … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 11

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 11 *** Roger, Jennifer, Annabelle and Wilber watched as workmen with poles levered the newly modified barge onto greased wooden rails and slid it down into the river. It was thirty feet long with … Continue reading →

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 01

Forced Perspectives – Snippet 01 Forced Perspectives Tim Powers PROLOGUE, 1928: Before the Shadows Crept In “It was on the south wall of the Pharaoh’s city.” The man had to speak loudly over the onshore wind, and in spite of … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 15

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 15 Chapter 9 Paris June 1636 “There’s a limit to how long the duchess will be able to drag her feet,” Raudegen said. “Soubise is making public appearances now and has managed to get … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 10

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 10 It was, in its — to Wilber’s mind — tacky way, a nice place and much better than sharing a bedbug-infested canvas sack filled with hay in one of the local inns. But … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 09

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 09 *** Roger moved slowly, rifle held ready to fire. The rifle was a distance weapon. It had rifling and enchanted sights. That would let him see where the bolt would go. But that … Continue reading →