The Claiming Quotes

“HELLO!” MARIA CALLED AS Leo shut the door. “They’re upstairs in Reed’s nook,” Leo said.  Maria started up the big stairs, leaning heavily on the railing.”
― Ike Hamill, The Claiming

“and apologize now then.” The comment was met with more laughter, but it was a little less exuberant than the other responses he had gotten. Ted made a face and pulled at his tie. That got a few more”
― Ike Hamill, The Claiming

“he talked. “And to top it off,” he said, “they cut down every single one of the trees and replaced them with a stockade fence.” The group burst out laughing again. Leo joined in. The laughter was infectious, even though she had no idea what the joke was. “Maria!” a woman’s”
― Ike Hamill, The Claiming

“woman’s mouth formed a delighted smile.”
― Ike Hamill, The Claiming

“By nine-thirty, Leo wanted run screaming from the place. By two,”
― Ike Hamill, The Claiming

“picked up the thin paperback that sat next to his notebook. He had read the book, but couldn’t seem to remember it. He was pretty sure he had liked the book. It just hadn’t left an impression on him. Was there a character named Sergio? Was he the person dressed up like a clown, who stole the groceries from the young mother?”
― Ike Hamill, The Claiming