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Back Track: A Meeting of Spies (To Walk the Path 12)

Newly initiated Daiku Timo Coertez had not initially put the pieces together. The Myson spy Mikael had been aboard for a full day before he realised that this was the man he himself had spied on for the Wind Chasers, up at the Emperor's Summer Residence in the Vale.The question was, what should he do about it?A Meeting of Spies is the twelfth installment of 'To Walk the Path'. The revolution moves one step closer.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:04:09 +0300 Coat Drama (Harlem's Deck 2) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/20511-coat-drama-(harlems-deck-2).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/20511-coat-drama-(harlems-deck-2).html Coat Drama (Harlem's Deck 2)

It's Midsummer's Eve, but Sam Tyler is starting to regret agreeing to find her ex's adopted brother a suitable coat for the coming night's ball.*Read this if you enjoy the work of Jon Courtney Grimwood, Tad Williams or Joe Abercrombie, or love watching Alias or Teenwolf.It's Midsummer's Eve, but Sam Tyler is starting to regret agreeing to find her ex's adopted brother a suitable coat for the coming night's ball.*The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation is as a bastion for all that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...*Read this if you enjoy the work of Jon Courtney Grimwood, Tad Williams or Joe Abercrombie, or love watching Alias or Teenwolf.]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:02:50 +0300 After the Storm (The Orphans Revolt 3) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/26546-after-the-storm-(the-orphans-revolt-3).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/26546-after-the-storm-(the-orphans-revolt-3).html

Timo is a typical farm boy with a difference: when he goes out to tend the flocks a dragon joins him for the night long vigil. But things are about to change between him and Kirigama, as the Drake has need of his help.For fans of Robin Hobb, Richard Morgan and anyone eagerly awaiting the release of Scalebound.After the Storm... is the third chapter of 'The Orphans Revolt'. I'm planning to release it and its sister volume 'His Staying Hand' episodically whilst I get a head start on writing the concluding volume of the trilogy. So if you enjoy the above keep your eyes peeled for future instalments. As I've done with previous writing, each part will also be available for download individually here on Smashwords.Hope you enjoy!]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:28:48 +0300 Beneath the Precinct: Reprise (To Walk the Path 19) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/27791-beneath-the-precinct-reprise-(to-walk-the-path-19).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/27791-beneath-the-precinct-reprise-(to-walk-the-path-19).html

Beneath the Precinct: Reprise (To Walk the Path 19)

While Rivan and Galairel go to confront the Congregate's merchant aristocracy, Kelsaro leads her band of revolutionaries on a raid beneath the Imperial Precinct.As Timo and the Orphan fleet close in on the capital, Kel and her allies amongst the underground gangs of Incarnate finally put weeks of planning into action, with a little help from their girl on the inside.'Beneath the Precinct: Reprise' is part of the cyber-fantasy 'To Walk the Path', the final installment of 'The Star Plague Journals'.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:30:13 +0300 Blood Work (Harlem's Deck 10) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/22958-blood-work-(harlems-deck-10).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/22958-blood-work-(harlems-deck-10).html Blood Work (Harlem's Deck 10)

'Blood and art. Honestly Elliot, what more natural occupation for a vampire could there be?' Elliot pays a visit to his favourite tattooist, for some new ink and a few unexpected truths...'Blood Work' is the 10th instalment of 'Harlem's Deck', a serial Noir about cute boys with big swords and things that go bump in the night. Tailored for fans of Tru Blood, Zombieland or Bayonetta-like sillines'Blood and art. Honestly Elliot, what more natural occupation for a vampire could there be?' Elliot pays a visit to his favourite tattooist, for some new ink and a few unexpected truths...'Blood Work' is the 10th instalment of 'Harlem's Deck', a serial Noir about cute boys with big swords and things that go bump in the night. Tailored for fans of Tru Blood, Zombieland or Bayonetta-like silliness.(...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:15:28 +0300 The Grand Opera (To Walk the Path 18) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24724-the-grand-opera-(to-walk-the-path-18).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24724-the-grand-opera-(to-walk-the-path-18).html

On the eve of the Winter Solstice, Rivan and the immortal Galairel prepare to make their final stand.It's finally here. The Winter Solstice looms, and for the Orphans that means its time to set the wheels in motion. Now they will play dice with their lives in this final bid to win freedom from the elitist tyranny of the Imperial League.This is part 18 of 'To Walk the Path', the serialised final part of 'The Star Plague Journals'. Find earlier installments, as well as the collated editions of the previous two books, on my author's page.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:12:51 +0300 The Bigger Picture (To Walk the Path 7) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24030-the-bigger-picture-(to-walk-the-path-7).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24030-the-bigger-picture-(to-walk-the-path-7).html

Timo is awakened when his ship receives an unexpected envoy...'Bigger Picture' is the seventh chapter of my cyber-fantasy 'To Walk the Path'. Here the story reaches out to touch the larger universe.'To Walk the Path' is the fourth (and final) installment in my epic cyber-fantasy series 'The Star Plague Journals'. Currently serialised here and on Deviant Art I'll be producing a collated edition of the finished work once it's complete. Watch this space.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:01:32 +0300 The Ruins of Galairel (To Walk the Path 2) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24580-the-ruins-of-galairel-(to-walk-the-path-2).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24580-the-ruins-of-galairel-(to-walk-the-path-2).html

The Ruins of Galairel (To Walk the Path 2)

What lies beneath the ruined city of Galairel? Enquiring minds want to know, and apparently Rivan has the answers...Timo's training is going well with the Nym at Sha'Klairon, but that doesn't mean he isn't happy to see an old familiar face: Rivan has come to call, bearing news of the coming revolution for the Grove's Cabal. But their evening of catching up is high-jacked when the Nym gathered in the commons realise he's been taken to see what lies beneath the infamous ruined city of Galairel. The revolution creeps ever closer in this, the second instalment of 'To Walk the Path'.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:02:18 +0300 A Night at the Opera (Harlem's Deck 7) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/21980-a-night-at-the-opera-(harlems-deck-7).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/21980-a-night-at-the-opera-(harlems-deck-7).html A Night at the Opera (Harlem's Deck 7)

Will a night at the Opera be more than Elliot can handle...? Why does the Three Winds dojo charge for membership, despite almost criminal subsidies from its sponsoring families? And just what is Harlem's Deck? The plot thickens as the adventure continues...Will a night at the Opera be more than Elliot can handle...? Why does the Three Winds dojo charge for membership, despite almost criminal subsidies from its sponsoring families? And just what is Harlem's Deck? The plot thickens as the adventure continues...(...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:51:41 +0300 A Studied Lack of Circumspection (Harlem's Deck 14) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24324-a-studied-lack-of-circumspection-(harlems-deck-14).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/24324-a-studied-lack-of-circumspection-(harlems-deck-14).html

A Studied Lack of Circumspection (Harlem's Deck 14)

Elliot and Daiko prepare to go and ruffle some corporate feathers on Jaret's behalf. His secret weapon? A Classic car with a soul... Storm clouds gather as we enter the Deck's second hand. For fans of character driven urban fantasy.Elliot and Daiko prepare to go and ruffle some corporate feathers on Jaret's behalf. His secret weapon? A Classic car with a soul... Storm clouds gather as we enter the Deck's second hand. For fans of character driven urban fantasy.(...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:25:48 +0300 Unexpected Quarters (Harlem's Deck 17) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/26210-unexpected-quarters-(harlems-deck-17).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/26210-unexpected-quarters-(harlems-deck-17).html Unexpected Quarters (Harlem's Deck 17)

Following the disastrous events at Masquerade, Elliot finds himself a wanted man. Who will he turn to? Come across 'Harlem's Deck' for the first time? Check out 'Harlem's Deck: First Hand', which collates the first twelve episodes of Elliot and Jaret's story.Following the disastrous events at Masquerade, Elliot finds himself a wanted man. Who will he turn to? (...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...*Come across 'Harlem's Deck' for the first time? Check out 'Harlem's Deck: First Hand', which collates the first twelve episodes of Elliot and Jaret's story.]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:04:03 +0300 Ice in the Night (To Walk the Path 14) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/25734-ice-in-the-night-(to-walk-the-path-14).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/25734-ice-in-the-night-(to-walk-the-path-14).html

Mikael uses his contacts to gain passage for the Efljos and his companions to the streets of Incarnate. But their reunion is marred by terrible news from the Orphan's allies on Taiiruz.This is the fifteenth chapter of 'To Walk the Path', the final part of my cyber-fantasy 'The Star Plague Journals'.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:30:18 +0300 Nym's Road Trip (The Orphans Revolt 5) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/27021-nyms-road-trip-(the-orphans-revolt-5).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/27021-nyms-road-trip-(the-orphans-revolt-5).html Nym's Road Trip (The Orphans Revolt 5)

Whilst Mark is busy making Caitlin's 'acquaintance', Ikari sets out on a new path of his own, leaving the hallowed grounds of Sha'Klairon on the first leg of his journey to Carpassan.*Nym's Road Trip... is the fifth chapter of The Orphans Revolt. I'm planning to release it and its sister volume His Staying Hand episodically whilst I get a head start on writing the concluding volume of the trilogy. So if you enjoy the above keep your eyes peeled for future instalments. Thanks.]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:26:31 +0300 Beneath the Precinct (To Walk the Path 3) https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/25140-beneath-the-precinct-(to-walk-the-path-3).html https://sequential-art.library.land/paul-smith/25140-beneath-the-precinct-(to-walk-the-path-3).html

Beneath the Precinct (To Walk the Path 3)

Kelsaro has a rendezvous with an unknown source. Question is, will they be able to deliver what she needs? Access to the Imperial Precinct itself...'Beneath the Precinct' is the third chapter of 'To Walk the Path', the fourth and final volume of the 'Star Plague Journals'.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:40:34 +0300