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BRING ON THE BUBBLY…AND A GREAT BOOK–CODER BOOK 5 PRINCES OF PROPHECY
Excerpt Coder Book 5
Christian’s burden
His hands go through his hair reminding me of Pres. “I don’t want to add to the fuckin’
circus, but I want to see Christian.”
“Maybe you can stop my dad from shooting me.”
He smiles. “There’s always that. I’ll check with Ops and see when they’re due. Take Security
with you.”
I throw him chin and hit my watch. From what I get from Jeremy, nothing jams from our own
satellite. I wondered how the government did that. I shake it off and wait for Security to show
in the lot. He follows me to the gate. Uncle Danny’s just pulling in and follows me to my
house. “You doing okay Brother?”
I smile. “I’m fine, it was Jeremy that got hit. It’s just a graze.” He nods and follows me in.
Jeremy is on the floor in front of Mucimi with his walker. He’s smiling with his new cup and
toys on the tray. “Holly’s with Jess,” he says slow, looking up at me.
“Oh fuck.” His eye and cheek are black and blue. My dad’s going to fuckin’ kill me.
“What the fuck?”
Shit. I put my head down. My dad won’t make it if Uncle Danny’s this close. I look at him. “I hit him for taking off alone
today.”
He laughs. “About fuckin’ time someone did. He’s going to kill himself riding like he does through traffic.” His eyes get hard.
“What’s with the arm?”
I don’t say a word. Jeremy waves it away and hands Mucimi a squishy bike. “You shot him?” His voice is deadly.
“Fuck no! Pussies aiming for him did before I shot the passenger.”
“Jesus Christ, does your father know?”
I’m surprised. “Pres didn’t send you?”
He shakes his head. “I’m on for Dakota tonight and Jessie tomorrow. Focus Brother. Does your father know?”
“Yeah. He’s pissed at me for hitting him.” I grab beer and hand him one.
“It won’t last. Mucimi is moving right along here,” he says turning toward the door. Jeremy laughs. I just nod. ”I’ll be back.
I’m not on until seven so I’m going to see the kids. Are you making dinner?”
“I’ll order you a plate.” I watch him walk out. Fuckin’ crazy.
Christian comes in with Nunánuk. He hugs me and pulls Jeremy outside. I hug Nunánuk and kiss her cheek. Mucimi signs
‘grandmother’ making us laugh. She speaks to him in Mohegan. I hear the chopper and know my dad set down at the front of
the Compound.
Prez walks in with Uncle Danny. They kiss Nunánuk and talk with her. Mucimi watches and I wonder if he understands
Mohegan. My dad walks in the garage door when Jeremy and Christian come in the slider. Jeremy has tears on his face and
my father jumps to tackle me. “You didn’t just hit him!” Uncle Danny and Prez catch his arms before he reaches me.
“I did just hit him. If you were here, you would have too.”
“Look at him!” He’s fighting to get his hands on me.
Nunánuk moves me and takes Mucimi outside. I watch her and look back at my father. “He was wrong. He had no coverage
and took off after I told him to stay.”
“You don’t put your hands on him. Look at his fuckin’ face! He was shot!”
Christian moves closer to me. “I saw my brothers die today,” he says it so soft and calm my father stops.
Uncle Danny and Prez let him go. “Fuck no.”
“Jeremy was so focused on cups for Mucimi, he didn’t see and I watched him go right through the windshield of the car. He
was dead before the car stopped.” His breath catches. “The pussies were laughing.” I look away.
“Stop!” my dad tells him.
“No. When he died Taylor did. He was too late and a truck came from the front and shot him. Because he wanted a cup for
Mucimi. I won’t stop until you hear me. I watched my brothers die today!”
I hug Christian. The fuckin’ hell that plays through his head isn’t fair. He pushes me away. “You saved more than Jeremy.
Our family fell apart. He needs to stop treating Jeremy like he’s a little kid. He should have waited. He should have seen
Taylor, but all he could see was a fuckin’ cup!”
My dad grabs him. “I got it Christian.” He pulls Jeremy to him with his other arm.
I walk out the door. “Nunánuk, I need a minute.” She nods and I keep walking.
Christian’s burden
His hands go through his hair reminding me of Pres. “I don’t want to add to the fuckin’
circus, but I want to see Christian.”
“Maybe you can stop my dad from shooting me.”
He smiles. “There’s always that. I’ll check with Ops and see when they’re due. Take Security
with you.”
I throw him chin and hit my watch. From what I get from Jeremy, nothing jams from our own
satellite. I wondered how the government did that. I shake it off and wait for Security to show
in the lot. He follows me to the gate. Uncle Danny’s just pulling in and follows me to my
house. “You doing okay Brother?”
I smile. “I’m fine, it was Jeremy that got hit. It’s just a graze.” He nods and follows me in.
Jeremy is on the floor in front of Mucimi with his walker. He’s smiling with his new cup and
toys on the tray. “Holly’s with Jess,” he says slow, looking up at me.
“Oh fuck.” His eye and cheek are black and blue. My dad’s going to fuckin’ kill me.
“What the fuck?”
Shit. I put my head down. My dad won’t make it if Uncle Danny’s this close. I look at him. “I hit him for taking off alone
today.”
He laughs. “About fuckin’ time someone did. He’s going to kill himself riding like he does through traffic.” His eyes get hard.
“What’s with the arm?”
I don’t say a word. Jeremy waves it away and hands Mucimi a squishy bike. “You shot him?” His voice is deadly.
“Fuck no! Pussies aiming for him did before I shot the passenger.”
“Jesus Christ, does your father know?”
I’m surprised. “Pres didn’t send you?”
He shakes his head. “I’m on for Dakota tonight and Jessie tomorrow. Focus Brother. Does your father know?”
“Yeah. He’s pissed at me for hitting him.” I grab beer and hand him one.
“It won’t last. Mucimi is moving right along here,” he says turning toward the door. Jeremy laughs. I just nod. ”I’ll be back.
I’m not on until seven so I’m going to see the kids. Are you making dinner?”
“I’ll order you a plate.” I watch him walk out. Fuckin’ crazy.
Christian comes in with Nunánuk. He hugs me and pulls Jeremy outside. I hug Nunánuk and kiss her cheek. Mucimi signs
‘grandmother’ making us laugh. She speaks to him in Mohegan. I hear the chopper and know my dad set down at the front of
the Compound.
Prez walks in with Uncle Danny. They kiss Nunánuk and talk with her. Mucimi watches and I wonder if he understands
Mohegan. My dad walks in the garage door when Jeremy and Christian come in the slider. Jeremy has tears on his face and
my father jumps to tackle me. “You didn’t just hit him!” Uncle Danny and Prez catch his arms before he reaches me.
“I did just hit him. If you were here, you would have too.”
“Look at him!” He’s fighting to get his hands on me.
Nunánuk moves me and takes Mucimi outside. I watch her and look back at my father. “He was wrong. He had no coverage
and took off after I told him to stay.”
“You don’t put your hands on him. Look at his fuckin’ face! He was shot!”
Christian moves closer to me. “I saw my brothers die today,” he says it so soft and calm my father stops.
Uncle Danny and Prez let him go. “Fuck no.”
“Jeremy was so focused on cups for Mucimi, he didn’t see and I watched him go right through the windshield of the car. He
was dead before the car stopped.” His breath catches. “The pussies were laughing.” I look away.
“Stop!” my dad tells him.
“No. When he died Taylor did. He was too late and a truck came from the front and shot him. Because he wanted a cup for
Mucimi. I won’t stop until you hear me. I watched my brothers die today!”
I hug Christian. The fuckin’ hell that plays through his head isn’t fair. He pushes me away. “You saved more than Jeremy.
Our family fell apart. He needs to stop treating Jeremy like he’s a little kid. He should have waited. He should have seen
Taylor, but all he could see was a fuckin’ cup!”
My dad grabs him. “I got it Christian.” He pulls Jeremy to him with his other arm.
I walk out the door. “Nunánuk, I need a minute.” She nods and I keep walking.
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John saw movement to his far left and he turned to see an owl landing on a boulder not far from him. It was an odd looking owl because the glowing blue ring around its face. Then he remembered France’s blue-ringed owl. It was incredible to see! And it’s looking directly at him. It lets out a loud ear-piercing shree scream that wakes some of the others. Only Mark came out of his tent. “Wow! What was that?” Mark said as he slowly walked up to John. “That thing’s noisy.” Dave, Phil and Paul came out to see what the commotion was. “Look at that!” Paul said. “Is that the owl France told us about?” “Yes,” John said. It looked at John again and screams even louder, extending its wings this time. The men cover their ears which only muffles the owls cry a little. “I can’t help but feel something’s wrong,” John said taking a slow step closer to the owl. “I just woke up feeling…something.” Mark looked at John and wondered if it’s because he’s not eating or sleeping that good. Then the owl let out another scream and flew down the river toward France’s camp. Phil, Paul and Dave decided to go back to sleep and headed for their tents. Mark’s worried about John said, “Why don’t you get the sat phone and give them a call. That way you’ll know they’re OK.” “Good idea. Hopefully the satellite is in the area,” John said and headed back to the netting to get the phone. When he returned he tried several times, unsuccessfully. This made him even more unnerved. “It’s not working,” frustrated, he turned to Mark, “It’s not working!” “Let me try,” Mark took the phone from him and tried to call. He also got nothing from France’s camp, so he tried the call the authorities. He got through with some static on the line. “Hello, I’m trying to reach France Hunter’s group, but I’m not getting through. Has anyone from there tried to call for help?”
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An Excerpt From “The Price of Beauty in Strawberry Land” (Carson Reno Mystery Series Book 2) by Gerald W. Darnell
On Highway 45 at the Gibson/Madison County line, I found the ‘My Place’ Bar and Grill – owned and operated by former Coach James ‘Jimmy’ Gannon. The High School Football Coach who had been involved with Charlotte Luckey. It wasn’t much to look at – outside or inside.
I grabbed a stool at the bar, ordered a Budweiser and checked out the scenery. I didn’t recognize anyone, so I figured I wasn’t going to run afoul of any of Mickey Campbell’s men. Leroy hadn’t told me whether they had picked Mickey up yet, but I expected that to happen real soon
An oversized, unshaven bartender delivered my Budweiser, and I threw a dollar on the counter before saying, “I’m looking for James Gannon.”
I grabbed a stool at the bar, ordered a Budweiser and checked out the scenery. I didn’t recognize anyone, so I figured I wasn’t going to run afoul of any of Mickey Campbell’s men. Leroy hadn’t told me whether they had picked Mickey up yet, but I expected that to happen real soon
An oversized, unshaven bartender delivered my Budweiser, and I threw a dollar on the counter before saying, “I’m looking for James Gannon.”
He gave me a silly look and responded, “Congratulations.” Then he turned and walked off.
That was an odd response – so maybe I needed to rephrase my words.
I said I’m looking for James Gannon,” I yelled at this idiot. “Do you know where I might find him?”
He walked back to me, leaned across the bar and said, “Mister, I heard you the first time and if I had intended to respond to your question, I would have done so,” he turned and waited on another customer.
His comment told me what I wanted to know – I was talking to Coach James Gannon. Normally oversized, unshaven bartenders are not know for proper speech. This oversized and unshaven bartender had some education – although he really didn’t want it to show.
The jukebox was not too loud, and I could tell from the set-up and marquee that live entertainment would be performing at ‘My Place’ this evening.
I got his attention and motioned him back over. “You ready for another beer?” he asked when he walked up.
“Sure. And Coach Gannon, I would like a few minutes of your time, if possible.”
“Who are you and why are you here?”
My name is Carson Reno. I’m originally from Humboldt but now work as a private detective in Memphis. I’m working with the Gibson County Sheriff and FBI to try and locate a missing person – Miss Charlotte Luckey.”
“Oh shit,” Was all he could say.
That was an odd response – so maybe I needed to rephrase my words.
I said I’m looking for James Gannon,” I yelled at this idiot. “Do you know where I might find him?”
He walked back to me, leaned across the bar and said, “Mister, I heard you the first time and if I had intended to respond to your question, I would have done so,” he turned and waited on another customer.
His comment told me what I wanted to know – I was talking to Coach James Gannon. Normally oversized, unshaven bartenders are not know for proper speech. This oversized and unshaven bartender had some education – although he really didn’t want it to show.
The jukebox was not too loud, and I could tell from the set-up and marquee that live entertainment would be performing at ‘My Place’ this evening.
I got his attention and motioned him back over. “You ready for another beer?” he asked when he walked up.
“Sure. And Coach Gannon, I would like a few minutes of your time, if possible.”
“Who are you and why are you here?”
My name is Carson Reno. I’m originally from Humboldt but now work as a private detective in Memphis. I’m working with the Gibson County Sheriff and FBI to try and locate a missing person – Miss Charlotte Luckey.”
“Oh shit,” Was all he could say.
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A Character Conversation from “The Price of Beauty in Strawberry Land” (Carson Reno Mysteries, Book 2) by Gerald W. Darnell
I was sitting on a bench outside the hospital to avoid the congestion and the circus going on downstairs. Eventually, Deputy Scotty Perry joined me – he said he needed a smoke.
“Carson, sorry about being abrupt out at the lake. I had to help get the girl out of the boat and into the ambulance = it was upsetting. I hope you understand.”
“I do understand, and no apology is necessary. That’s a thankless job that nobody wants, but somebody must do – I admire you for your courage.” I was serious.
As we were talking, Deputy Jeff Cole walked over and said to us both, “They’ve called Mrs. Turner = I’m not sure I want to be around when she gets here.”
“They haven’t made identification yet, have they?”
“No, but they’ve found a birthmark and a couple of moles that a parent would know about. With nobody else reported missing, I would be surprised if that isn’t Charlotte Luckey,: Jeff was almost in tears.
“Carson, sorry about being abrupt out at the lake. I had to help get the girl out of the boat and into the ambulance = it was upsetting. I hope you understand.”
“I do understand, and no apology is necessary. That’s a thankless job that nobody wants, but somebody must do – I admire you for your courage.” I was serious.
As we were talking, Deputy Jeff Cole walked over and said to us both, “They’ve called Mrs. Turner = I’m not sure I want to be around when she gets here.”
“They haven’t made identification yet, have they?”
“No, but they’ve found a birthmark and a couple of moles that a parent would know about. With nobody else reported missing, I would be surprised if that isn’t Charlotte Luckey,: Jeff was almost in tears.
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(Carson Reno Mysteries, Book 2) by Gerald W. Darnell at:
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
A CHARACTER QUOTE FROM THE ANGLER AND THE OWL BY Viv Drewa
John saw movement to his far left and he turned to see an owl landing on a boulder not far from him. It was an odd looking owl because of the glowing blue ring around its face. Then he remembered France’s blue-ringed owl. It was incredible to see! And it’s looking directly at him. It lets out a loud ear-piercing shree scream that wakes some of the others. Only Mark came out of his tent. “Wow! What was that?” Mark said as he slowly walked up to John. “That thing’s noisy.” Dave, Phil, and Paul came out to see what the commotion was. “Look at that!” Paul said. “Is that the owl France told us about?”
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Character Quote from “Jamaica Dead” (Laura and Gerry Mysteries, Book 5) by Karen Vaughan
“Did someone drop you from the top of an ugly tree? I’ve seen some scary looking guys but brother you take de cake!”(MARY)
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