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1636 The China Venture – Snippet 04

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 04 Chapter 2 October 1633 Woods Near Town of Grantville, Within the Ring of Fire “Almost there,” said Jason Cheng. His wife, Jennie Lee Cheng, nodded. This stretch of woods was owned by Marshall … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 42

Marque of Caine – Snippet 42 Chapter Twenty-Eight May, 2124 Glamqoozht, BD+80 238 Five days later, after Caine and Alnduul met the escort sent by Nlastanl, they emerged from the interface terminal into yet another perfect day on Glamqoozht. But … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 40

River Of Night – Snippet 40 He hated to use one of their few remotely ignited charges for nothing more than a delaying tactic, but he had committed to the bridge. The remotes had the advantage of omitting wires, making … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 23

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 23 “I must do no such thing,” Notwithstanding Schmidt said, but she said it softly and under her breath. What had Thomas seen? What did Thomas know? What did Thomas want her to do? Pacifying the … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 41

Marque of Caine – Snippet 41 Chapter Twenty-Seven May, 2124 Glamqoozht, BD+80 238 Nlastanl was the first to realize that Riordan really did intend to remain silent. The Senior Arbiter raised a finger to still disapproving murmurs. “Perhaps there is … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 22

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 22 Chapter Five “Priests. Shoot me now.” “Madam Director! Madam Director!” In her sleep, the shouting came from a crowd of Philadelphia’s wealthiest and most influential, applauding her as she stood in the deep well of … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 03

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 03 Yizhi had barely shouldered the burden before he had to set it down again. Four soldiers surrounded Yizhi, searching him for contraband. After they searched his person, they examined his belongings with equal … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 39

River Of Night – Snippet 39 CHAPTER 11 “That’s more than I had expected.” Tom said, passing the binoculars to Pascoe. “Mmm,” the grizzled vet hummed a bit while he counted. “Eight vehicles. Figure maybe forty shooters. Fifty tops. That’s … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 21

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 21 “The Prophecy of the Law’s Rebirth has in fact already been fulfilled,” Tarami said. “Again in his final testament, Onandagos said: ‘In that day the serpent shall be reborn. My very words shall be eaten … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 40

Marque of Caine – Snippet 40 All four creatures walked calmly toward the disks that jockeyed lazily, endlessly, along the margin between the concourse and the slideway. Caine realized he’d been staring. “What . . . what are they?” “I … Continue reading →