Orconomics (The Dark Profit Saga, #1)

by J. Zachary Pike

“You know, saying ‘no offense’ doesn’t count for much after saying something really offensive.”

“Ix’isst?” said the Lizardman.

Some men were too proud to ever admit defeat; the closest they came to surrender was learning to keep their mouths shut.

Poldo shifted uncomfortably. “Well, sir, they do say that all men are equal in the Creator’s eyes.” “Do they now?” said Mr. Baggs. “That doesn’t sound right to me.” “Total nonsense,” agreed Mr. Goldson. He looked down at the brokers and the merchants churning several stories beneath his feet. “If all men are created equal, how can the best man win?”