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River Of Night – Snippet 19

River Of Night – Snippet 19 “Naw, Mr. Green,” the broader man said, chewing on a candy bar with his mouth open. “It was the second place we hit and we’d already mostly filled the trucks, so when I saw … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 02

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 02 # Thomas discreetly touched the Jupiter ring on his right hand as he followed Temple Franklin into the Walnut Street Prison. He always walked with an erect posture–it strengthened his air of command–and he consciously … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 50

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 50 “I’ll deal.  Rather, Dr. Guarinonius will deal. Come on. I’ll take you to dinner. You can talk to some of the rest of the up-timers who are here and I’ll introduce you to a … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 49

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 49 Chapter 29 My Well-Born, Especially Well-Beloved, Lady and Friend Besançon “Wollgeborene insonders vilgeliebte Herrin und Freundin.” “So, my well-born, especially well-beloved lady and friend, it is finished. Signatures, radio announcements, newspaper reports, satirical engravings, … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 20

Marque of Caine – Snippet 20 Riordan nodded. “You two make a pretty good team.” “We did. I guess we still do.” The car braked hard, pushing them sideways against their straps. “Here we are. Move out. Sir.” Riordan threw … Continue reading →

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 01

Witchy Kingdom – Snippet 01 Witchy Kingdom Secrets of the Serpent Throne by D.J. Butler “Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” Chapter One Sarah lay against the back wall of the long nave of the … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 18

River Of Night – Snippet 18 ### Tom’s close call in the garage had become a minor matter of contention. It was time for a formal debrief, Bank of the Americas-style. “Go on,” Tom said, turning to place his back … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 48

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 48 “She’s not married, is she?” Wettin asked. “Just at the moment, I mean? Johann Friedrich isn’t married, either. I know that Gustavus instructed him to propose to the oldest sister of the young dukes … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 47

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 47 “In any case, touching or not, it is absolutely necessary, because Claudia is not able to persuade Bernhard to agree to accept Nicolas François and Claude as regents in Lorraine and Bar, a lapse … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 17

River Of Night – Snippet 17 “How can it not be critical?” Jason said, carefully not raising his voice. “You could’ve saved a lot of people! Ones with important skills.” “Could have is the operative phrase, Mr. Young,” Green said, … Continue reading →