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Marque of Caine – Snippet 47

Marque of Caine – Snippet 47 Chapter Thirty-One May, 2124 Orbiting Glamqoozht, BD+80 238 Irzhresht looked away from the six holographic readouts that were positioned around her head and reflected in her large eyes. “Third Arbiter Glayaazh is aboard.” “Thank … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 28

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 28 The letter identified Thomas Penn as the man who had ordered the murder. Cal disembarked by jumping into the river in shallow water and splashing ashore. He did it under cover of night and on … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 09

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 09 Chapter 6 Magdeburg November 1633 Captain David Pieterszoon de Vries had never been in pre-Sack Magdeburg, but even now, with the construction boom occasioned by its selection as the capital of the United … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 45

River Of Night – Snippet 45 If they continued to pursue, that is. Tom had gotten lucky. The leg wound was mostly superficial, but he had disinfected and bandaged himself in order to give the wound a change to knit. … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 46

Marque of Caine – Snippet 46 Riordan felt a vague chill creep down his spine. “What kind of effects?” Nlastanl waved a hand. “That we cannot say. We know very little of them, and I am not permitted to share … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 27

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 27 “The copy stayed behind. John Churchill was rising, and the Lord Protector saw that his reign would be ended in England. He had to leave a shade, a mirror image of himself, to act and … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 08

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 08 Chapter 5 Year of the Rooster, Tenth Month (November 2-30, 1633) Nanjing “Master Fang, we should go back home to Tongcheng,” said Xudong. “Seeing your wife and child will cheer you up, won’t … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 44

River Of Night – Snippet 44 CHAPTER 13 The bag over Paul’s head was speckled with blood. “Do zombies even sleep?” asked the newly appointed security guard. “This guy has been limp for hours.” “After we confirmed the diagnosis I … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 26

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 26 Chapter Six “Your father gave powerful gifts.” Thomas carried the dead child in his own arms. Temple had brought him into see the boy shortly after dawn. The other Parlett quintuplet was alive, though unconscious … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 45

Marque of Caine – Snippet 45 Eyes shifted toward Glayaazh. She spread her fingers wide upon the table before her. Her voice was soft, almost entreating. “Caine Riordan, just because the Custodians possess an investigatory capability, it does not invariably … Continue reading →