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Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 15

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 15 **** All of the intelligence reports, to both Bernhard and Fernando, concentrated on tracing Gaston and the regiments he brought out of the Low Countries. Even though Fernando expressed a wish to know where … Continue reading →

Legend – Chapter 17

Legend – Chapter 17 Chapter 17. Jennifer shivered as she shook the sleet from her coat. As she went to grab a basket from near the door, something bumped into her hard, making her stumble against the handrail that led … Continue reading →

Death Lives In The Water – Snippet 14

Death Lives In The Water – Snippet 14 It was a long day. Three divers had arrived early that morning. They were ready to go in and insisted on starting at Big Bass Pool. When they slipped into the river, … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 14

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 14 “What do you mean, ‘the eagle is his’?” Private Hallier was a new, very young, recruit, out of Burgundy. They weren’t in formation yet. As the rear guard, they would move out last. “It’s … Continue reading →

Legend – Chapter 16

Legend – Chapter 16 Chapter 16. America looked up at the white-cloaked figure, surrounded by swirling gold-touched clouds, with hair of gold and eyes of sapphire, that held a glittering sword in his hand, shimmering bright against the night sky. … Continue reading →

1637 – The Polish Maelstrom – Snippet 54

1637 – The Polish Maelstrom – Snippet 54 So… He turned to Eric, who had also dismounted. “Take the 19th Battalion to the closest gate, which is…” He thought for a moment, bringing up the map of the city in … Continue reading →

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 13

Legions Of Pestilence – Snippet 13 Bernhard assumed an impassive expression. “There is no necessary reason for us to come into conflict with him.” “How not?” Rosen released one side of his moustache and gathered in the other. “In this … Continue reading →

River Of Night – Snippet 03

River Of Night – Snippet 03 “Settle down!” ordered Freddo, giving the little boy a quick shake. “Shut that dog up, will you?!” Ricky quickly stepped on the small dog’s head with one heavy boot, cutting off the noise. “Damn, … Continue reading →

Legend – Chapter 15

Legend – Chapter 15 Chapter 15. And that tells me what I need to know. He whipped the silver blade out and down before his prisoner realized his intent; even the Great Werewolf barely managed a widening of its eyes … Continue reading →

Marque of Cain – Snippet 05

Marque of Cain – Snippet 05 Chapter Three June, 2123 Nevis, Earth As Riordan finished buttoning his shirt, his wristlink chirped: a pending text-message. Prefixed with a secure code he had only seen four times since arriving on Nevis. He … Continue reading →