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Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 35

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 35 Chapter 20 Everything Head over Heels Lorraine July 1635 “…und in gottes nahmen mitt aller gewalt auf sie gangen, und alle regiment in die flucht und über hals und kopf auch hierüber gebracht…” Puylaurens … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 12

River Of Night – Snippet 12 “Let’s get settled and then we can have a group meeting tonight before we turn in,” Tom said and then faced the teens. “Hey, kids, can I give you a hand?” ### Camp chores … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 14

Marque of Caine – Snippet 14 Chapter Nine July, 2123 Nevis, Earth Richard Downing closed the cover of the transcripts. The hardcopy-only distribution signified how highly classified it was: sharing electronic documents virtually guaranteed that they would eventually fall into … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 34

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 34 “Once they finish the training, you’ll be getting set-ups in other places. Breisach, Schwarzach, and the like. I have no idea how they could modify anything so fragile to make it mobile enough to … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 33

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 33 Claudia imagined that wherever he was in Lorraine, the grand duke was doing a lot of restless pacing, because the instructions arrived rapidly and regularly. She noted idly that in the letters he wrote … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 11

River Of Night – Snippet 11 “Butchers?” wailed Bua, unfamiliar with Australian slang. Risky unbuckled and turned around so she could look straight at complainer. “Look at me,” Risky said very calmly. “I’m not driving for the next four hundred … Continue reading →

Marque of Caine – Snippet 13

Marque of Caine – Snippet 13 Chapter Eight July, 2123 Nevis, Earth “If you would please take your seat, Commodore Riordan.” The Marine held it out for him. Before Caine could sit, an Asian woman sitting behind the table on … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 32

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 32 Chapter 18 No Time to Write, for So Many Reasons Lorraine May 1635 “die besorgung welge ich trage…das ich ihr nicht ofter geschrieben doch aus vilveltigen ursachen” Neufchâteau was a good stopping place from … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 31

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 31 Chapter 17 May God Be with Us Magdeburg June 1635 “Gott mit uns.” Mike Stearns had promised both himself and Becky that he would be good at the final transition meeting for the two … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 10

River Of Night – Snippet 10 CHAPTER 3 In the months since they arrived, Paul and Kendra had been a sometimes item. It began as two people with a lot in common finding simple comfort in each others’ company. She’d … Continue reading →