“ If anyone had asked Royce Melborn what he hated most at that moment, he would’ve said dogs. Dogs and dwarves topped his list, both equally despised for having so much in common—each was short, vicious… Michael J. Sullivan
“ The claw slipped again. It came off the edge of the stone and Hadrian felt his stomach rise as he fell. He dropped less than two stories and landed in a thick pile of straw, but it still hurt. With th… Michael J. Sullivan
“ You can go back to blacksmithing in Hintindar and live a quiet happy life. Do me a favor and marry some pretty farm girl and train your son to beat the crap out of imperial knights.Sure, Hadrian told… Michael J. Sullivan
“ That’s what a good wife does, keeps your dreams alive even when you don’t believe anymore. Michael J. Sullivan
“ I swear, the reason for full moons is so the gods can more clearly see the mischief they create. Michael J. Sullivan
“ Don't worry, my son, if you don't believe in Maribor and the blessings He provides. Belief in Him isn't a requirement. It doesn't stop Him from believing in you. (capital H's added for reverence) Michael J. Sullivan
“ One truth doesn't refute another. Truth doesn't lie in the object, but in how we see it. Michael J. Sullivan
“ And why would she do that? Hadrian shouted to the upper story.She told you herself. Farlan was going to have the sheriff investigate. Yeah, investigate you! But I didn’t kill anyone. Well, not anyone… Michael J. Sullivan
“ I tried to find a way to go on. I could see familiar traces of the path that was my life, but there was always the wall behind me. Do you know what I mean? First you try and climb, pretending it never… Michael J. Sullivan
“ Fools believe silence is a void needing to be filled; the wise understand there's no such thing as silence. Michael J. Sullivan
“ Look,' Mercator told her. 'You can talk to a person. You can reason with an individual. Usually. But , that's another thing altogether. In a group is where they lose their way. Doesn't matter if it's… Michael J. Sullivan
“ I notice you didn’t include a blade with your new attire, Royce said. Not even a little jeweled dagger.Lords no. Albert looked appalled. I don’t fight.I thought all nobles learned sword fighting. Royc… Michael J. Sullivan
“ A—ris—ta? Degan asked, sounding horse. What is it?A rat bit me, she said, once again shocked by her own rasping voice.Jasper does that if— Gaunt coughed and hacked. After a moment, hespoke again. If h… Michael J. Sullivan
“ I tried to find a way to go on. I could see familiar traces of the path that was my life, but there was always the wall behind me. Do you know what I mean? First you try and climb, pretending it never… Michael J. Sullivan
“ Fulfillment comes from striving to succeed, to survive by your own wits and strength. Such things make each of us who we are. You lose that in captivity, lose yourself, and that loss saps your capacit… Michael J. Sullivan
“ After catching an arrow in the back and passing out in Tom the Feather’s barnyard, Hadrian had woken up on a comfortable bed surrounded by lovely women. He thought he’d died and regretted every time h… Michael J. Sullivan
