Book Excerpt for the Day

    “Are you really a magistrate?”

    “Yes, I really am.”

    “From where?”  Her eyes narrowed, like those of a suspicious cat.

    “Charles Town.  But I originally served the bench in London for many years.”

    “You have experience in witch trials?”

    “No, I do not.  I do, however, have much experience in murder trials.”  He offered a faint smile.  “All the jurists I know who have experience in witchcraft trials are either writing books or selling lectures.”

    (from Speaks The Nightbird, Volume 1 : Judgment of the Witch by Robert McCammon)

     9*/10.  The full review is here.

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