River Of Night – Snippet 32

by | May 29, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 32 Beside him, Risky swayed slightly, belted into the front passenger seat. Though his NODs painted a bright green and black picture, he knew from experience that judging relative distances through the device was tricky, at best. The...

River Of Night – Snippet 31

by | May 27, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 31 CHAPTER 8 Eva didn’t like meetings. She’d say this for the head of the Gleaners, though. Harlan Green kept things short and sharp. Around the table Harlan’s immediate coterie was uncharacteristically attentive. In...

River Of Night – Snippet 30

by | May 24, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 30 There were nods around the table. He looked up towards the head chair. Joanna smiled warmly at him. “Ah – we moved to the local pharmacy next,” Rune said, hurrying to consult his notes. “It was already looted, but...

River Of Night – Snippet 29

by | May 22, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 29 Risky knew that as their world fell ever deeper under the assault of the virus Tom would continue to honor his word. He would put his promise to his former employer foremost, even if there was no more bank left to rescue. Risky knew,...

River Of Night – Snippet 28

by | May 20, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 28 Almost ten percent of the people who contracted H7D3 pulled all the way through without turning.  Mrs. Johnson had been one of the few older people in nearby Spring City who had weathered the virus’ flu symptoms.  Many...

River Of Night – Snippet 27

by | May 17, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 27 Loki continued to watch as Green studied the map and traced several roads eastward. After a bit Green spoke over his shoulder. “Now, be a good man and pick us out one for after dessert,” Green said, his eyes never leaving...

River Of Night – Snippet 25

by | May 13, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 25 “Ralph, grab the radio,” Tom ordered. “Tell Kap we got a crash, we’re stopping. Worf, I need cover fire right away. Once I stop, organize a firing line and deny the road to anyone that shows up.”...

River Of Night – Snippet 24

by | May 10, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 24 Fat Ralph gaped at the body of his friend, but ducked lower, demonstrating somewhat better tactical judgment. ### Tom felt the bullet impact on his chestplate in a sort of clinical way. He continued to raise his rifle but someone...

River Of Night – Snippet 23

by | May 8, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 23 ### Tom looked at Risky once more. Given the set of her jaw, it seemed unlikely that she was going to relinquish the girl without a fight, or at least a very convincing explanation. The kid was still clinging to Risky, who moved her...

River Of Night – Snippet 21

by | May 3, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 21 CHAPTER 6 The fitful breeze stirred a fading American flag and rattled the halyard against the aluminum flagpole. Another small Southern town, of the kind Tom and the rest had seen several times before The sameness was simultaneously...

River Of Night – Snippet 20

by | May 1, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 20 Harlan Green gestured casually as he stepped back, the movement of his arm encompassing both the numerous Gleaners, the work-gang and the newest prisoners. “Make them believe it.” he said. Biggs’s eyes flickered to...

River Of Night – Snippet 19

by | Apr 29, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 19 “Naw, Mr. Green,” the broader man said, chewing on a candy bar with his mouth open. “It was the second place we hit and we’d already mostly filled the trucks, so when I saw you coming I stopped, figured...

River Of Night – Snippet 18

by | Apr 26, 2019 | RingoSnippet, Snippets

River Of Night – Snippet 18 ### Tom’s close call in the garage had become a minor matter of contention. It was time for a formal debrief, Bank of the Americas-style. “Go on,” Tom said, turning to place his back to the counter of the farm...