“Sometimes, he thought wryly, a reputation for being right all the time could be a heavy burden.” — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“I wouldn't want to get you into trouble." Gordon hesitated still... Maddie laughed carelessly. "Wouldn't be the first time. Probably wouldn't be… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Evanlyn opened her mouth to scream. But the horror of the moment froze the sound in her throat and she crouched, openmouthed,… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You're right, Halt,' she said, and he nodded acklowledgement of her backing down. 'Nice to hear someone else saying that for a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“How can you sleep at a time like this?” she asked, but the only answer was a low snore. She looked at… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
...at the time, King Herbert felt that to remain safe, the kingdom needed an effective intelligence force." "An intelligent force?" said Will.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Horace, who had been trying to find out the meaning of Kurokuma for some time now, was pleased to hear the translation.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Halt glanced down at the approaching Wargals. They were in one line, forging their way up the hill. They were clumsy and… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“The men chorused their understanding. Halt studied them for a moment or two, making sure they had all grasped the idea. He… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I'll find you, Will!" Then the wind filled the big, square sail of the wolfship and she heeled away from the shore,… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Maybe we should have gone with him," he said, a few minutes after his friend was lost to sight. "Three of us… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“You know the old saying: 'one riot, one Ranger.'" The saying stemmed from a legendary event in the past. A minor fief… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Gundar, seeing Halt upright for the first time in two days, stumped up the deck to join them. 'Back on your feet… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Halt," said Will eventually, "can I ask you a question?" "I think you just did," Halt replied, with the faintest hint of… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Not in the slightest,” Horace said. He was grinning now but he did remember that there was a time when he had… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
What about you three, where are you going?" Even before Halt answered, Will knew what he was going to say. But that didn't make… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“There's a tavern by the docks. He's there most evenings." "Then I'll talk to him tonight," Halt said. "You can try. But he's a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
The sun was trembling on the brink of the world, the shadows at their longest, and they still had several kilometers to go. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
We're going to see Ragnak," Halt told him. "He's going to have to promise to free every slave who fights for Hallasholm." Will shook… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“We must wait," she said. "They are involved in important buisness." Her tone was serious, almost reverntial. The two of them stopped, some five… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
So I'm an ace?' Will grinned. 'I'm flattered Halt, flattered. I had no idea you regarded me so highly.' Halt gave him a long-suffering… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“They sailed into Raguza and Hal said, as bold as brass, “We’ve come to challenge Zavac and we plan to kick his—” — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Are there bears in these mountains?" he asked. His companion nodded. "Of course. But it's a bit early in the year for them to… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Well I'm not dancing," Will said through gritted teeth. "I don't know how." Oh yes you are," Alyss told him. "Let's hope you're a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
The battle, if you could call it that, lasted no more than a few seconds. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Well, we can ride together for a while longer. The highway south is farther along this way. I'll be glad of some cheerful company."… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
