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Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 08

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 08 Her men were accustomed to her brusque pace. Schäfer immediately pointed in the direction of the Imperial arrivals¾away from the Mississippi and the alien Treewall of Cahokia¾and both traders paced the director step for step, … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 27

Marque of Caine – Snippet 27 Chapter Seventeen March, 2124 Second-Five, Zhal Prime (BD +71 482 A) Riordan awoke with a start. He was in his quarters. Alnduul was standing close to the room’s iris valve, his eyes as somber … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 24

River Of Night – Snippet 24 Fat Ralph gaped at the body of his friend, but ducked lower, demonstrating somewhat better tactical judgment. ### Tom felt the bullet impact on his chestplate in a sort of clinical way. He continued … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 26

Marque of Caine – Snippet 26 Riordan landed into the first long stride of his sprint toward the complex. Creatures approached from either side: Alnduul hit the leaders. Most of the others skittered to a halt, fighting over the soon-to-be-carcasses … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 07

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 07 “He’s not a hypocrite. And many love him.” Chapter Two Monsieur Bondí sang.     L’évêque s’en va-t-en guerre     Mironton, mironton, mirontaine          L’évêque s’en va-t-en guerre          Ne sait où dormira     Ne sait … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 25

Marque of Caine – Snippet 25 Riordan waited for one of the snake-gliders to roll over and was rewarded with a glimpse of the manipulators. They were reminiscent of a shark’s claspers, except they were longer and stronger. That was … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 06

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 06 Thomas wished her and her father good luck, concealing the white knuckles of his clenched fists behind his back. He recognized the last young woman with a shock, though he could not remember her name; … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 23

River Of Night – Snippet 23 ### Tom looked at Risky once more. Given the set of her jaw, it seemed unlikely that she was going to relinquish the girl without a fight, or at least a very convincing explanation. … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 22

River Of Night – Snippet 22 “Maybe a third of the place,” he growled. “Up ahead a few blocks.” “Let’s just do the sweep and move on,” Eva said, adding, “I want to get back before dark.”  Biggs nodded and … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 24

Marque of Caine – Snippet 24 Chapter Fifteen March, 2124 Second-Five, Zhal Prime (BD +71 482 A) The Dornaani ship faltered at the last moment, its nose tilting down to port as it kissed the surface of the pond. Steam … Continue reading →