CLOAK GAMES: HAMMER BREAK underway!

Happy Independence Day, American readers!

Now that SEVENFOLD SWORD: CHAMPION is out, it’s time to start on my next book, CLOAK GAMES: HAMMER BREAK.

Actually, I’m already 50,000 words into HAMMER BREAK, currently on Chapter 10 of 15. I think it will likely wind up around 75,000 words, which will make it the longest of the CLOAK GAMES books. If all goes well, CLOAK GAMES: HAMMER BREAK and a bonus short story will be out in August.

Here’s a short preview:

I sat and folded my arms over my chest. “Fine. So, what do you want? The deal was that I would steal three things for you, and I’ve already done one. So what’s the second thing? Hair plugs for Corbisher? A voucher for acting lessons for Vicky?”

“Something far more valuable and far more difficult to obtain,” said Nicholas. 

“And just what is that?” I said.

The sinking feeling came back. I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to like what he said next. 

Nicholas smiled. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are going to rob the Royal Bank of Washington DC.” 

Silence answered his pronouncement. I guess Nicholas hadn’t mentioned his plans to the others. Hailey’s eyes had gone enormous, and Vass’s mouth had fallen open. Even Morelli looked mildly surprised. 

“Oh,” I said. 

This was bad.

-JM