Conspiracy of Silence Quotes

“Riot worked his arm through the bars, and buried his fingers in her hair. It was the best embrace he could manage. "Knowing his sister as I do, I've come to expect foolishness. Some might even call it sacrifice.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“As always, when she limped into the kitchen, she was greeted by warmth. Miss Lily stood in dressing gown and cap. She looked from one twin to the other, a thoughtful look in her eyes. They wore nearly identical clothing. Lotario took off his cap, and his golden hair tumbled free. "This should help." Jin narrowed her eyes at him. "I had it figured out," Lily said. "Mr. Morgan will be the one who is battered. You're as bad as Tobias.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“Riot snapped the loading gate closed. Isobel touched his arm. "Do you know why Ari doesn't like guns?" she asked softly. "Because they aren't for anything but killing?" "No, because when a man has a gun in his hand, he can't think of any other option. So put the gun down and talk with me.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“Her Lady. Isobel was not a sentimental person. But this hurt.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“here I thought it was only young women who were eyed up and down like slabs of meat for the taking." Riot clucked his tongue. "It may come as a surprise to you, but women do have desires, the same as men." "You shock me, Atticus." The cards in his hand seemed to chuckle. "Someone has to.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“Jin's entire body was rigid, her jaw set, fists curled into white balls. Grimm stared at the girl, his face a stony mask, but Tobias was oblivious to the deeper significance of her words. "There wasn't no mention of a trunk in the story." Maddie was too stunned to correct his grammar. "Would you be quiet!" Sarah hissed at Tobias.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“Why didn't you ask Mr. Tim to help you?" Tobias asked. Riot considered the question. "It's not easy asking for help when you don't know what help looks like.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“That's a mighty big plan for a girl who can't even hoist a sail. Were you planning on bobbing away?" A string of Cantonese cuss words punctuated each tug on the halyard. "Yiu!" Jin let go of the line, and the gaff dropped with a thud. "I hate you, Faan Tung!" "That's Captain Faan Tung, to you. You've tangled the lines." Isobel pointed to the top of the mast. Jin turned red with fury.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“Riot's eyes were drawn to a single decoration. Chinese characters filled an unfurled banner hanging on the wall. He worked through the translation: One inch of time is equivalent to an inch of gold. With an inch of gold it is hard to buy an inch of time. Should you lose your gold, somebody will find it. Should you lose your time, nobody can find it.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence

“I hear you cover the detective Atticus Riot." "On occasion." Mostly mid-mornings, she thought. He covered her, too.”
― Sabrina Flynn, Conspiracy of Silence