Welcome to Snippet Sunday. I thought I’d change it up a little this week. I have a new release! So this is a snippet from The Gryphon and His Thief.
If you missed the last weeks snippet from The Gryphon & His Thief, here’s the link. 
Chapter 1 #1
Set up: Calli Angelis broke into the Museum of Cursed Antiquities to steal Hecate’s Stone. A man blocks her way to freedom…
*The excerpt has been modified to fit the 8 sentence limit.
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“Who are you?” she asked even though she had no right to inquire. Obviously, this man must be the night guardsman, she thought as her gaze slid over his attire and frowned. He wore garments she’d only seen painted on Greek vases and paintings—intricate designed tunic, dark colored cloak, and gold sandals adorned his feet. Perhaps he was a thief who liked theatrics… She had an uncle who liked to dress like a caped superhero when he went on his jobs.
She straightened her back and met the guy’s gaze head on, and said, “I think you need to leave or I’ll call the cops.” She pulled out her cell phone and lit up the screen to prove her point. The guy didn’t have to know she bluffed. She didn’t want the cops here anymore than he probably did.
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Do you think the man/Gryphon will call her bluff?
I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek at The Gryphon and His Thief.
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Stop by next week for snippet #3 from my Paranormal Mystery tale, The Gryphon and His Thief.
If you’re interested in knowing more about The Gryphon and His Thief, here’s a blurb:
Available at:
Ebook: Amazon / Amazon UK / iPad
In Print: Amazon / Amazon UK / Barnes and Noble /Createspace
Blurb:
Some Treasures are Priceless…
A long time ago, a Gryphon shifter’s duty was to guard and protect the people of the tribes, but Darrien Andros failed to keep his human wife safe from harm. Cursed for the crime, he must guard everything in the Museum of Cursed Antiquities forever, never to truly live and never to die. Centuries have passed, but when he encounters a thief, who uncannily resembles his dead wife, he is convinced he has a second chance.
Calli Angelis is hired to steal Hecate’s Stone from the Museum, believing she would be returning it to its rightful owner. She never really trusted the person who hired her and now Darrien makes her doubt her motives, too. He also has her questioning the possibility of reincarnation when the attraction between them ignites into something she can no longer ignore.
As the two work together to unravel the mysteries behind the stone, it becomes apparent an old and dangerous enemy from Darrien’s past is determined to have history repeat itself.
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A thief calling the cops, that’s so hilarious.
Linda,
Hee, hee, hee. 🙂
I am so hooked already. And it’s available now. Yay!
Gem,
So glad you’re hooked!
oooh, a man in a Greek tunic… I’m intrigued !!
EE,
So glad you are. 🙂
I think he will definitely call her bluff. Loved the description of his clothes and of her uncle who liked to wear a cape when he went on a job.
Nancy,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the descriptions. 🙂
“She pulled out her cell phone and lit up the screen to prove her point. The guy didn’t have to know she bluffed. She didn’t want the cops here anymore than he probably did.”
No doubt they both realize that when seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
Nice 8!
Thanks so much, Chip. 🙂
So theft is a family business? Cool!
Which superhero? Batman? Captain Marvel? 😀
Yeah, I think he’ll call her bluff. She didn’t seem too surprised to find him there, but I imagine he has some surprises in store for her.
Elaine,
I’m sure he will. lol
Great descriptions, what characters!
Gemma,
Thank you. 🙂
Why yes, it’s totally normal to wear ancient Greek garb while out an about. 🙂 I love the idea of the uncle playing dress-up on jobs. Great snippet!
Christina,
So glad you like the uncle. 🙂 She does have an interesting family. 🙂
I think she’s badly out of her depth here and about to learn a lot about griffins in a very short time! Excellent excerpt!
Veronica,
You are so right. 🙂 Just wait.
Nice 8 🙂
Elsa,
Thanks so much!
I can’t wait to buy this book. Sounds so good! See ya next week.
Great premise! And LOVE the family business 😀
Catherine,
Thank you. 🙂
“She had an uncle who liked to dress like a caped superhero when he went on his jobs.” LMAO great line! Great snippet!
Emmy,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet. 🙂
So much fun, Karen. You’ve got it all in eight!
Love it <3 Love the snippet, love the book premise….
Nicolette,
Thanks so much!!
Good stuff. I love the line about the uncle.
Thanks, Jeff. 🙂