Sometimes the greatest wounds are the ones we try the hardest not to inflict.

Most of the monsters... are based on some sort of mythology. Every culture and even some geographical areas have monsters and mythology that is their own.

Is it better to outmonster the monsters or to be quietly devoured?

Ma petite is not a subtle woman. Unless you say it, she will not understand it.

You awful hard to kill, Anita.' 'There's a first time, Luther, and that's all it takes.

I cannot do it. I cannot bear it. I cannot go back to what I was here. I cannot stand at her side and watch another take her. I am not that strong or that good.

Silk didn't care if it slid over scars or smooth, untouched skin. I'd earned my right to be paranoid.