Slaying dragons, melting witches, and banishing demons is all fun and games until someone loses a sidekickโthen itโs personal. The bad guy isnโt just the โbad guyโ anymore, heโs the BAD GUY!
Michael J. SullivanThis book is entirely dedicated to my wife, Robin Sullivan. Some have asked how it is I write such strong women without resorting to putting swords in their hands. It is because of her. She is Arista. She is Thrace. She is Modina. She is Amilia. And she is my Gwen. This series has been a tribute to her. This is your book, Robin. I hope you don't mind that I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world. --ELTON JOHN, BERNIE TAUPIN
Michael J. SullivanThere are still eight of us,โ Guy pointed out. โNot exactly an even fight.โ โI was thinking the same thing,โ Mauvin said. โSadly, thereโs no one else here we can ask to join your side.โ Guy looked at Mauvin, then Hadrian, for a long moment as the men glared across the ash at each other. Then he nodded and lowered his blade. โWell, I can see Iโll have to report your misconduct to the archbishop.โ โGo ahead,โ Hadrian said. โHis body is buried with the rest of them just down the hillside.
Michael J. SullivanHadrian leapt to his feet. Royce was already up. โDonโt bother,โ Esrahaddon told them. โSheโs dead, and thereโs nothing you can do. The monster cannot be harmed by your weapons. Itโโ The two were out the door.
Michael J. SullivanRoyce nodded. โInvest in crossbows. Next time stay hidden and just put a couple bolts into each of your targetโs chests. All this talking is just stupid.โ โRoyce!โ Hadrian admonished. โWhat? Youโre always saying I should be nicer to people. Iโm trying to be helpful.
Michael J. SullivanWhatโs going on?โ Royce asked as throngs of people suddenly moved toward him from the field and the castle interior. โI mentioned that you saw the thing and now they want to know what it looks like,โ Hadrian explained. โWhat did you think? They were coming to lynch you?โ He shrugged. โWhat can I say? Iโm a glass-half-empty kinda guy.โ โHalf empty?โ Hadrian chuckled. โWas there ever any drink in that glass?
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