His Quiet Agent

His Quiet Agent (2017) Ada Maria Soto (The Agency #1)

He could also remember being desperately lonely and wanting someone else’s weirdness to match with his.

“Well, come on, I’ll show you to them. He’s got them trained to all show up ten minutes early and get everything set up.”

Arthur was confused, but had no doubt he’d just been volunteered for something against his will.

Arthur held out a stack of paper. “Homework. Also, get well cards and a few drawings of Beowulf fighting off giant viruses which the kids drew because I can’t read Old English!”

Maybe there was a word in old English, lost to modern ears. Martin let him see the cracks that night and the smallest hint of what lay beyond. He wanted to know what was truly beneath those cracks but also knew he would fight anyone who tried to break Martin open. For that feeling, he knew of no words.

“My girlfriend’s a paleontologist. Would you like to know why every dinosaur toy on the market is completely wrong?”

“If you think it will distract me from my own brain while I finish this salad, sure.”

Characters: Arthur Drams, Martin Grove, Carol Jones, Jennifer, Jennine, Jason Drams, Faith Drams, Hanh, Sonia, Roselyne, Yvette, Amy, Agent Collins, Doctor Keith

Cover by Tiferet Design

Rating: 10/10

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