Titus Duskin

“The early women rise before I do. Their lamps splinter the gloom of the kitchens. They chatter in whispers as they brew tea for the cooks. Windows are open to counter the heat of the ovens. Outside, the sky is as black as my soul.”
― K. Ritz, Sheever's Journal, Diary of a Poison Master

“It was then, that the most ridiculous idea in the entire history of the universe entered his cranium. He had absolutely no idea where it came from. He blinked several times, at the magnitude of its absurdity.”
― A.R. Merrydew, Inara

“Two rapid shots were fired; the first shot directed at the woman, and the other shot to her companion.”
― Behcet Kaya, Murder on the Naval Base

“partly by tips reaching their head offices from those numerous radio hams who like to listen to maritime radio talk.”
― Frederick Forsyth, The Devil's Alternative