Book Excerpt for the Day

    They crossed a cleared court they had not noticed before.  At one end was a pole supporting a metal rim.  Below it was a big ball.  Ease picked up the ball and bounced it on the ground.

    Suddenly a huge dog ran out on the court, growling.  He was the size of a small horse.  Surprised, Ease hurled the ball at him.  The dog caught the ball on his nose, flipped his head, and sent it sailing up in high arc.  It passed through the hoop with a swish.  Satisfied, the dog departed.

    “Big puppy,” Glenna said, pleased.

    Mitch grimaced.  “The Hound of the Basketballs,” he said.

    (from Board Stiff by Piers Anthony)

 

  6*/10.  The complete review is here.

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