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Snow and Rose get significantly up a creek before learning what's afoot from loyal Reynard, who, though a genuine fox, isn't above ogling those of other species. What has actually happened is a still-covert coup led by animal-rights-spouting revolutionary Goldilocks. There they find manager Weyland Smith nowhere in evidence and many nonhuman Fables talking up repatriating Fableland by force. Snow White, who runs things for King Cole, makes her biannual farm visit, with fractious sister Rose Red in tow. In it the scene shifts from the New York enclave of the human Fableland exiles to the upstate farm their animal and insufficiently human-appearing fellows inhabit. Although quite political, the second story-arc (as they felicitously call a plot in comics land) from Willingham's Fables comics isn't a version of Orwell's political parable. “Maybe Braxton should deejay,” Lo suggested to break the tension. I was itching to turn in my seat and see for myself, but I didn’t want her to think that I was helping Houston back her against another wall. I just knew she was batting those big, brown eyes at Houston and daring him to do something about it. Sinking lower in my seat, I turned my head towards the window to hide the smile playing on my lips. “I think the hundred and fifteenth time is the charm. It didn’t take us long to learn, but we were still figuring out how to know better. Sarcasm and defiance were her weapons of her choice. I think everyone held their breath as they waited for her response. “You’re Bound now, or should I find a more effective way to convince you?” He even risked taking his attention off the road to pin Braxton with his gaze. “You mean us,” Houston corrected, darkness edging his tone. “No offense, but I get enough of you guys when we’re playing.” “Can we change the song?” Braxton grumbled from the backseat. 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About the Book Ordered by the emperor Vespasian of 44 AD's Roman empire to provide an aged ruler with an army, centurions Marco and Cato find their efforts compromised by a deadly plot against their eagles comrades, a situation that tests their army careers and threatens the history of Rome. Every time the bell jingles over the shop door, he finds himself hoping it’s their next big case. Ghost Detective Jude Byrne is missing the excitement of the high-profile investigations he and his partner have been handling. And maybe, just maybe, there can be love. This book explores the many levels of sex, lust, loneliness and belonging. With his wicked beauty and bratty scowls, Zanti is the least welcoming of them all, and Ren’s training and control are put to the test. One friendly slave, Li Po, helps Ren settle in, but it is the voiceless man, Zanti, who draws Ren’s attention. And their mysterious master who is heard but never seen elicits more questions than answers. 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Rising from the ashes of the computer and industrial ages is a brave new world. Now the armies of the totalitarian Protectorate are preparing to wage war over the priceless farmland.īook Synopsis It's been eight years since the Change rendered technology inoperable across the globe. About the Book The sequel to "Dies the Fire" opens ten years after technology has been rendered inoperable, and two leaders have built two thriving communities in Oregon. |