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I am posting snippets from
Gargoyle Hunt, Book 3 of Secret Supers.
Blurb
Danger is the last thing on Estelle’s mind when
she visits the University of Oxenford for a summer course. But, mysterious
thefts and shadowy figures spur her into action. With Toby five thousand miles
away, Estelle and her winged horse must hunt for the culprits alone. Soon they
are embroiled in a mixed bag of aliens and ancient magic. Toby’s unexpected
arrival throws her into turmoil and spurs events into a climax.
Toby
is in London where he has been followed. He walked into an ambush. See last
week’s snippet –
Last sentence (in italics to indicate telepathic communication): “Where’s the black
bird?” Toby asked Growler.
“The raven flew home. She warned me about your danger.”
Standing motionless and
invisible, Toby frowned at the wider road intersecting the alley. Cars trundled
past; girl walked by, swinging her purse, without glancing sideways; light
footsteps pattered closer. Two kids raced into the alley and halted. A boy
called, “Hey, what’s going on?”
A girl squeaked, “They’re dead.
Let’s scram.”
Toby agreed, “Time to scarper, cat.”
Secret Supers, Book 3,
Gargoyle Hunt
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As always, I’ll be happy
to reply to your comments.
Yep! Sounds like it's time to scram.
ReplyDeleteWhy not?
DeleteI'm glad the raven is on their side, but yes, time to leave before the authorities arrive.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you thought to include a need for him to scram. Too often good guys simply walk away from their carnage without ever having to face the authorities.
ReplyDeleteThey started the fight. And the glimpse of normality adds tension.
DeleteScarper? I like that word. Good snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteEnjoying this, Aurora! Like the mix of the two levels of awareness.
ReplyDeleteLeave it to the kids to be more sharp-eyed than passing adults! Yes, definitely time to be gone!
ReplyDeleteBack to Oxenford and Estelle, if he's lucky!
DeleteGreat job with describing the other things going on in the scene--shows us that level of hyper-alertness he'd have.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSounds like time to get out indeed!
ReplyDeleteOh yes.
DeleteI'd say it's a time to scamper.
ReplyDeleteYes. Back to Oxenford!
DeleteThe kids have it right! The place will be swarming with cops in no time.
ReplyDeleteWe'll never know.
DeleteThose kids sure are quick off the mark. Good piece.
ReplyDeleteThey're right to run, although it's safe now Toby and Growler are in control.
DeleteI was hoping the raven was on their side. As for the kids- yes, better scram.
ReplyDeleteYes. Ravens show up later in the finale.
DeleteYeah, probably not a good idea to hang around. But I do hope they check the bodies first.
ReplyDeleteThey did in last week's snippet.
DeleteJust learnt a new a new word - scram! good snippet.
ReplyDeleteIt may be British. I grew up there.
DeleteSeems like a cross between the mundane and the sublimely strange. Great juxtaposition
ReplyDeleteYes - that's part of the concept for this series.
DeleteLove the raven bit! Nice snippet and time to "scarper" is right!
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