Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row

These are "Snippets" and Quotes from my novel, Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row. I hope you like them!
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Two best friends reunite after many years, only to discover they have developed polarized beliefs. Megan, a sassy budding TV reporter, hungers for stardom. Nadia, a teacher turned rebel, hungers for freedom. Their affiliations force them apart and but their loyalty binds them together as they survive the crumbling world around them.
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"Nadia flung her arms around the flag, drew it to her chest and closed her eyes. She held tight and clung to what it represented; freedom, victory, honor and truth. The American flag. She never imagined she would see one again." -Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row
"He wanted to take her in his arms and hold her tight but she seemed too fragile and vulnerable. He wanted her to trust him above all else. Trust was the most important element in a relationship. Just maybe he could start this one right. There was so little time left." - Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row
"She glanced down at her wrist to check the time and immediately froze. Fear again swept over her. Her watch was in the outside pocket of her purse and her purse was on the couch in Sixtus' suite. She had to go back." - Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row
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“Please, Alex, promise me you'll never take the “Chip.” “But I don’t ...” Alex looked into her pleading eyes. “Please, promise me.” “All right, I promise.” He answered weakly. Nadia gave him a look of doubt. “I promise!” he repeated strongly with a laugh. “You’ll see, my dear precious brother, the Lord will take care of you.” “I just hope He takes care of you.” “He will. Good-bye Alex.” “I love you.” Alex whispered. Nadia left the apartment, with their father's violin, never to return.
"Within the sixth dimension, twenty demons flew in rhythmic patterns three feet over the street gang. They all followed their mighty leader. He had a black ram’s head. The conic horns curled down to his shoulders. His body, however, resembled a horse. Six legs pawed, pranced and punched the air, restless as he pursued his defenseless prey. They had a mission to accomplish and finally it was time to strike." - Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row
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Megan’s guardian angel, Hakah, was powerful and majestic. His muscular arms and legs were so solid he appeared to be wearing armor. He warned Megan constantly to no avail. Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row
“This is God’s word. If you read it every day God will help you to find your way and you will not get lost." Megan stared at the book and stroked its soft leather cover. “Promise me, Megan, that you will read it every day.” Pleading, she looked deep into her friend’s eyes and recognized hesitation. Would she do it?" - Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Road
"She was thrilled to be in the Big Apple at last. As they crossed the bridge from Long Island to Manhattan, her anticipation intensified. The lights sparkled on the horizon as if stars drew the skyline against a scarlet haze. She was captivated, immediately relaxed and at home. She was born to be here. This city was her heart." - Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row
"Walker remembered the last sunset he had enjoyed in his beloved Samantha’s arms. This one, not filtered through smog, was far more beautiful. But without Sam it was far less enjoyable ... until the Lord spoke." - Hard Truth: Secret of the Back Row