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Microgravity Beth Partin |
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After a young girl’s mother and father are murdered in a cult ritual, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the killers. When she meets a minister whom she suspects to be aligned with the cult, she learns a lesson of equal, if not greater value. ISBN 0-942979-49-4, quality paper, $9.95 ISBN 0-942979-50-8, hardbound, $18.95 |
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You’ve never known a man with so many ideas about what he should and shouldn’t do. Especially one who quietly puts them into practice. This quality intrigues you, so for the first time in your life you pursue someone. After you complete your assignment you go to his hotel room, where he has been waiting for hours. He has missed his plane. He recognizes your step and opens the door as you lean on it. You sit on the bed; he lies on a wicker chaise. You tell him that most of the time too many men surround you. You draw their eyes away from compositions so that you always get the best picture. It’s always nice to be an interesting part of the landscape, and a professional advantage too. As a concession to this circle of glances, you wear baggy pants, and carry several camera bags padded to look heavy. You know the virtue of traveling light even if your colleges value strength. And you always carry your own bags. He says nothing. Talking your way into or out of situations has always been your strong point, but now you are confused. There is nothing to negotiate here. You remember that his job requires frequent listening. Both of you hear a knock. The waiter enters with champagne, pours a glass for you and, winking leaves an empty glass for him. He drags himself over to the bed to fill his glass, and sits beside you, gulping the expensive liquid. |
