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List of 'Prey'

#31- Lost in Place

August 23rd, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Prey

At least it smells nice, Meagan thought, breathing deeply. Maybe I could live off the land. Of course, she had not the slightest idea of how such a thing was done: she was the primitive here. Uneasiness hummed beneath her consciousness like a low bass note. – Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)

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#30- 20,000 years ago today

August 21st, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Prey

“I am sure you are very nice,” Meagan said tightly, “but you don’t have a shirt and, well, you are wearing blood. I will find Promise and then this can all go away. I really am sorry. It’s all my fault.” – Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)

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#29- A prehistoric encounter

August 18th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Prey

A sudden thump on the rock announced one of the creatures, and Meagan was looking into the intense blue eyes of the staring girl. Meagan backed against the cliff wall. “Hello. Nice to see you again.” – Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)

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How to Hunt a Horse

August 17th, 2010 · Horses in History, Horses in Prehistory, The Horse

Sneaking around is the rule for horse-hunters… and it ain’t easy. As anyone who has spent time with horses knows, our silent partner is quite alert to potential lions in the flower-pots. The horse’s creed is “he who quickly runs away, lives to run another day,” and he instinctively knows his survival depends upon a good headstart.

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#28- Where am I?

August 16th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Prey

Meagan climbed to her feet and looked around in astonishment. She stood on a ledge overlooking wide, empty fields. – Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpt)

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Cave Art vs. Franz Marc paintings

August 15th, 2010 · Book News & Updates, Horses in Prehistory

A Facebook Album selection of artwork … cave paintings estimated from 15 to 32,000 years old, contrasted with work from the early 20th Century impressionist Franz Marc…

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#27- The Adventure Begins…

August 14th, 2010 · Book 1 Excerpts, Eclipsed by Shadow (excerpts): Prey

An empty landscape spread before her, basking in late afternoon sun. This is strange, Meagan thought, swallowing. Solid rock walls rose on either side of her, marbled with green moss and snaking black fissures. Nothing manmade was in sight. – “Eclipsed by Shadow” (excerpt)

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