an excerpt from GHOST IN THE FORGE

Since I am now editing GHOST IN THE FORGE, have an excerpt from the book:

“Do you really think,” said Corvalis, “that the Masked Ones are such fools?”

“I do,” said Caina. “They never leave their city, and they spend all their time with their spells and books. For all their power, they have no idea how men truly act. If the weapon leaves Catekharon, it will spark a war unlike anything seen in history. But the Masked Ones are foolish enough to think it will bring peace.”

Claudia sniffed. “Is not bringing peace a noble goal?”

“Aye,” said Caina, “and it’s also a noble goal to feed the poor and hungry. But if I try to feed them with rocks and stones, that makes me a fool. A well-intentioned fool, but a fool nonetheless.”

Claudia said nothing.