How did men believe in something that preached love on one hand, yet taught destruction of unbelievers on the other? How did one rationalize belief with no proof? How could they honestly expect him to have faith in something that taught of miracles and wonders in the far past, but carefully gave excuses for why such things didn't occur in the present day?

We follow the codes not because they bring gain, but because we loathe the people we would otherwise become.

How totally unexpected," he declared, then proceeded to faint from blood loss.

I never wanted to be feared. If I regret one thing, it is the fear I have caused. Fear is the tool of tyrants. Unfortunately, when the fate of the world is in question, you use whatever tools are available.

Honestly, for an evil god of darkness, he certainly can be dull.

Normally, I have a lot of alpha readers on my books. These are people that, once I finish a novel, I let them look at it and give me a reader response.

Spook: No, I'm not troubled. In fact, I actually think everything is going to be all right. Finally.