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1636 The China Venture – Snippet 02

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 02 Chapter 1 Year of the Rooster, Eighth Month (September 3-October 2, 1633) First Day (September 3) Southern Capital (Nanjing) “Hurry!” cried Fang Yizhi. “I want to get to the government reception station before … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 38

River Of Night – Snippet 38 In order to ward off the infected while he was making with the stabby-stabby, Paul also built a plywood shield. It didn’t have to resist other weapons but merely keep the teeth and lethally … Continue reading →

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 01

1636 The China Venture – Snippet 01 1636: The China Venture by Eric Flint and Iver P. Cooper PART I: 1633 Ship me somewhere’s east of Suez, where the best is like the worst, Where there aren’t no Ten Commandments … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 39

Marque of Caine – Snippet 39 Chapter Twenty-Six May, 2124 Glamqoozht, BD+80 238 Alnduul closed the comm link to Glamqoozht’s port authority. “We have just received permission to travel planetside, Caine Riordan.” Riordan looked up from the equivalent of a … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 37

River Of Night – Snippet 37 “Oh!” Before replying, Risky swallowed and schooled her features at his revelation, though her hands trembled slightly in Tom’s warm grasp. “Oh. Is not the ordinary world any longer, Thomas. We can’t count on … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 20

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 20 “Enough to feed the city perpetually.” “MAYBE.” “In which case, no siege can succeed.” “THIS IS PRECISELY WHAT I FEAR.” “Do we have any idea what caused this abominable multiplication of the persimmons?” “Magic,” Temple … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 19

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 19 “Enough,” Sarah said. “Accepted.” Her eye caught the light of the oil lamp as she spoke, and something completely unexpected nearly made her choke on her own words: within the oil-fed flame crouched a salamander. … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 36

River Of Night – Snippet 36 “Strictly speaking, the Australian SAS prefers the work ‘commando’,” Tom replied mildly. “But I agree. You were First Group at Fort Lewis, right?” He referred to the US Army First Special Forces Group which, … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 38

Marque of Caine – Snippet 38 “Exosapients. The ones you conjectured were watching over us. The ones who made it necessary for hostile aliens to resort to the subterfuge of the Doomsday Rock.” Corcoran’s eyes opened wide. “Are they, the … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 37

Marque of Caine – Snippet 37 Chapter Twenty-Five April, 2124 Rooaioo’q, BD +66 582 When Riordan re-entered the lab, Thlunroolt was once again seated behind the crescent table. His tone was less jocular. “My regrets for the delay, Caine Riordan. … Continue reading →