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Monthly Archives: January 2016
Chapter 21 of Magician’s Misfortune
Harry Eberhardt likes sex. Preferably with willing women. Which rules out Deecee Young, who’s a lesbian. And Sanderson, who’s quite unwilling and just helped bust Harry’s nose again. So why is his life revolving around these two women? It’s “SNAFU,” … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, fortune-telling parlor, Magic, supernatural, Writing
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Chapter 20 of Magician’s Misfortune
Tumbling through an interdimensional magical teleportation system isn’t as easy as it sounds. And Harry Eberhardt hates surprises, even in bed. But Harry has a nose for trouble. All of which leads him to the question, “Who can you trust?” … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, Magic, rapier-wielding assassin, supernatural, Vardley, Writing
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Chapter 19 of Magician’s Misfortune
Harry Eberhardt has walked into a trap. People are coming for him and his associates. So we should expect Harry to react with his customary initiative, bravery, quick thinking, and resourcefulness. Which is exactly what he does. Too bad Harry’s … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, injury to nose motif, Magic, occult, supernatural, Writing
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Review: The Rook, by Daniel O’Malley
So I’m at my local bookstore and I see a new paperback with the line at the top, “ON HER MAJESTY’S SUPERNATURAL SECRET SERVICE.” Given some of the stories at the heart of the Sillyverse, which feature a magical organization … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, Daniel O'Malley, fantasy, Magic, review, Secret Service, The Rook
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Chapter eighteen of Magician’s Misfortune
Harry Eberhardt is in the middle of nowhere in Vermont (an easy state to do that in), on the run from his employer, the Federal Government’s Office of Occult Affairs. His only ally is a magician who calls herself Becky, … Continue reading
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Tagged alchemy, bacon for breakfast, fantasy, Fiction, heptagram, Humor, Magic, supernatural, Writing
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Chapter seventeen of Magician’s Misfortune
So Harry Eberhardt’s last job was a fatal misadventure, his reputation is in tatters, and he’s threatened with the loss not just of his job as a government magician, but even of his magical powers. It seems that Fate is … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, Fiction, Magic, reckless driving, supernatural, Writing
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