eighteenth
birthday was ingrained on her brain, and she was determined to locate him as
well.
When she saw the boat enter the harbour, passing the harbour master’s station,
she stood. She was more excited than she had thought she would be.
It was a small launch, and a big man stood at the wheel as he guided it home.
There didn’t seem to be anyone else aboard.
As the boat moored, the man tied it up and busied himself on deck.
Paula walked across and called out. “Hey, Ray.”
The big man looked up without comprehension. Hair long and
uncombed, curling down over the collar of his shirt, several days’ growth of
beard, a gold earring in the lobe of his right ear. He was over six feet
tall, sun tanned, lean and well muscled. His nose looked as if it had been broken,
and a mouth whose corners seemed to recall a time when they might wrinkle up in
a sardonic smile, mocking the world.
His mouth mocked no more.
There was little or no life behind the eyes. His movements were automatic, without
emotion.
“Uncle Ray.”
“Yes,” the man said. “Ray. That’s me. Ray.”
He sounded drunk, or drugged, or worse.
Paula turned away. “I used to know you.”
THE END
www.maynard-sims.com
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS
“I think Let Death Begin is terrific. I loved it. It's pacy , engaging, mysterious, and full of conflict and
good scenes.” Advanced reader review
“With Dark Of The Sun Maynard Sims successfully ventures into thriller
territory. And the fast-paced action builds to a surprising climax.” Publishers
Weekly
“There are several twists and turns in Dark Of The Sun that I did not see coming and that is something I
always enjoy.” Amazon
“Dark Of The Sun is awesome.
Full of action, mystery and intrigue, with enough twists and turns to make your
head spin. Believe me once you get drawn into this story you will not be able
to put it down until you finish it.” Literary Mayhem
“Nightmare City is a page turner, plenty of
supernatural thrills and action.” Horror Review
“One word describes this novel to a T: wow. A non-stop
roller coaster ride of pure horror from beginning to end (Nightmare City)”
Night Owl
“If you're looking for a
genre read with a lot of the red stuff, a quick pace and some cinematic action
scenes you will definitely enjoy reading "Stronghold",” Open Salon
“This is one of those rare
novels you’ll never forget. (Stronghold)” Barnes & Noble
“Shelter, I’d recommend this for horror readers.” The
British Fantasy Society
“Maynard and Sims really understand good storytelling.
(Shelter)” Maximum Horrors
“Demon Eyes was very well written and fast paced. I
enjoyed this one very much!” Hellnotes
“L.H. Maynard and M.P.N. Sims are a duo of talent to
be reckoned with. I really enjoyed this book (Demon Eyes) and it's one hell of a read.” Horror Bob
“Black Cathedral” is an exciting adventure in the dark
fantastic, a dark and twisted “Mission: Impossible”. With this opening tale,
Sims and Maynard have crafted an attention grabber that's exciting and
frightening.” Shroud
“Maynard & Sims -- two of my favorite literary necromancers -- have done it again! Turn down the lights, lock
the windows, curl up by the fire, and prepare for a long night...” Steve ‘The
Grudge’ Susco
“Black Cathedral took me back in the day when all I
read were the likes Stephen King, Rick Hautala , Peter
Straub and John Saul. All of these guys are great masters of horror and Maynard
and Sims have officially joined their ranks
birthday was ingrained on her brain, and she was determined to locate him as
well.
When she saw the boat enter the harbour, passing the harbour master’s station,
she stood. She was more excited than she had thought she would be.
It was a small launch, and a big man stood at the wheel as he guided it home.
There didn’t seem to be anyone else aboard.
As the boat moored, the man tied it up and busied himself on deck.
Paula walked across and called out. “Hey, Ray.”
The big man looked up without comprehension. Hair long and
uncombed, curling down over the collar of his shirt, several days’ growth of
beard, a gold earring in the lobe of his right ear. He was over six feet
tall, sun tanned, lean and well muscled. His nose looked as if it had been broken,
and a mouth whose corners seemed to recall a time when they might wrinkle up in
a sardonic smile, mocking the world.
His mouth mocked no more.
There was little or no life behind the eyes. His movements were automatic, without
emotion.
“Uncle Ray.”
“Yes,” the man said. “Ray. That’s me. Ray.”
He sounded drunk, or drugged, or worse.
Paula turned away. “I used to know you.”
THE END
www.maynard-sims.com
PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS
“I think Let Death Begin is terrific. I loved it. It's pacy , engaging, mysterious, and full of conflict and
good scenes.” Advanced reader review
“With Dark Of The Sun Maynard Sims successfully ventures into thriller
territory. And the fast-paced action builds to a surprising climax.” Publishers
Weekly
“There are several twists and turns in Dark Of The Sun that I did not see coming and that is something I
always enjoy.” Amazon
“Dark Of The Sun is awesome.
Full of action, mystery and intrigue, with enough twists and turns to make your
head spin. Believe me once you get drawn into this story you will not be able
to put it down until you finish it.” Literary Mayhem
“Nightmare City is a page turner, plenty of
supernatural thrills and action.” Horror Review
“One word describes this novel to a T: wow. A non-stop
roller coaster ride of pure horror from beginning to end (Nightmare City)”
Night Owl
“If you're looking for a
genre read with a lot of the red stuff, a quick pace and some cinematic action
scenes you will definitely enjoy reading "Stronghold",” Open Salon
“This is one of those rare
novels you’ll never forget. (Stronghold)” Barnes & Noble
“Shelter, I’d recommend this for horror readers.” The
British Fantasy Society
“Maynard and Sims really understand good storytelling.
(Shelter)” Maximum Horrors
“Demon Eyes was very well written and fast paced. I
enjoyed this one very much!” Hellnotes
“L.H. Maynard and M.P.N. Sims are a duo of talent to
be reckoned with. I really enjoyed this book (Demon Eyes) and it's one hell of a read.” Horror Bob
“Black Cathedral” is an exciting adventure in the dark
fantastic, a dark and twisted “Mission: Impossible”. With this opening tale,
Sims and Maynard have crafted an attention grabber that's exciting and
frightening.” Shroud
“Maynard & Sims -- two of my favorite literary necromancers -- have done it again! Turn down the lights, lock
the windows, curl up by the fire, and prepare for a long night...” Steve ‘The
Grudge’ Susco
“Black Cathedral took me back in the day when all I
read were the likes Stephen King, Rick Hautala , Peter
Straub and John Saul. All of these guys are great masters of horror and Maynard
and Sims have officially joined their ranks
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