“Self-preservation was a basic directive, but there wasn’t a robot functioning that prioritized it at the top of the list. Like biologicals all robots were seeking a purpose. Autos and drones were lucky enough to have that built into them.… — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“Humans... You want a nice warm hug from a cold, indifferent universe.” — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
In the middle of nowhere, along a quiet stretch of road, the diner dreamt of the hungry dead. And of two men. — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“All things exist in as simple a form as necessity dictates. When a thing is labeled 'complex,' that's just a roundabout way of saying… — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“She stopped shrieking after a moment. It wasn't the crazy looks she drew from the other pedestrians that made her stop. And her damaged… — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“You’re unlikely to find death anywhere near a tomb. Everyone there is already dead. Death’s business is among the living.” — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“Quiet fell upon the pickup and lasted for a little over nineteen minutes. Is that why you hang around with him?", Loretta asked. "Cuz… — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
Quiet descended, a silence so consuming that even the drafty corridors ceased whistling. Bog wasn't certain where to look, so he solved the problem… — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“Vance shook his head. "Philly, I love you, buddy. I do. But you're not my type." "I'm not?" "What? Are you insulted?" Philip was… — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“He’d discovered that most of the terrors that stalked the night weren’t really terrors at all. They were mostly like regular folks, just trying… — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“Do these robots looked armed? And I was talking to the dinosaur. Were you worried he would discuss me to death?” — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“The universe was filled with secrets, and he understood now that one of the biggest was that no one needed to know them all.” — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
“Music has always been the greatest expression of mortal philosophy," continued Lucky. "The path to enlightenment is found in the lyrics of Spinal Tap.” — A. Lee Martinez Copy Share Image
