Time for another Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday!
Staying with The Eternal Knot, the final in the The Lancaster Rule trilogy, due out January 2012 Champagne Books and its new SFF dedicated imprint, Burst Books.
Today, Josie has crash-landed her "car" and her aide, Loeb, has intercepted her for retrieval...much to her chagrin.
“Madam,” Loeb nodded, calm and collected as if it were another normal day at the office. He looked immaculately clean despite the sticky heat. “Your Snare Gun is holstered and your krima is still disengaged. In any event, the jacket around your waist would have hampered your movements by at least one second--enough time for me to elude you. Are you all right? I saw the crash site, I wondered if…”
“I’m fine.” Josie propped on one leg and studied the aide. “How did you get here?”
“I followed the road,” he replied matter-of-factly and waved vaguely behind him. “Madam, we should head back. I was pursued by an unidentified vehicle--lost it just before you dropped out of sight and into those trees,” he pointed to his left. “It won’t take them long to pinpoint our location.”
Ignoring his suggestion, she gaped. “You took the road? There’s a road?”
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Ha! love it. It's great reading these snips on the heels of just finishing The Master Key. It's all still fresh in my head. can't wait for the rest.
ReplyDeleteAnother great snippet, as always!
ReplyDeleteI love it too. I always wait for TP to post her snippet on saturdays!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I love that last line :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful touch of humor! Always bet on someone else to find an easier way. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL Nice injection of humor!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late >.< Josie is def someone unforgettable xD nice choice! I gotta catch up on what she's been up to!
ReplyDeleteFun interaction! Good snippet.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast between his absolute cool, calm efficiency and her 'there's a road?!' :D
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