Quotes from Anne Bishop

It's a store full of books, which are objects that can be thrown as well as read," Monty replied blandly. The Crow cocked his head. "I had no idea you humans lived with so much danger." Monty

If you break the agreements with the terra indigene , the terra indigene will strike back and strike hard.

Earth natives didn't absorb everything from the forms they had chosen over the long years the sun had risen and set over Namid. They were first and always terra indigene. But they learned from the predators they became, and certain traits were passed down to the young of each form. Yes

I wonder who gave the order to hunt down the people who ran the breeding farms. "I think those people are truly gone, and we shouldn't look too hard for them or ask too many questions.

If men could not control it or rule over it, a thing had no place in the world.

On the other hand, he firmly believed that ignorance was bullshit, not bliss.

Besides, Jester had told him that Meg felt nervous about being too alone. Very Wolfish of her, not wanting to be too alone. He approved.

She came to realize that despite taking a human form, the Others' understanding of human anatomy was mostly limited to what parts of that anatomy they liked to eat.

Not likely the boy had any training in the psychic communication the Blood used, but anyone who was Blood could do it to some degree.

so my cousin was called Shay D., which quickly became Shady." "Unusual name for a police officer," Monty said.

To: Crispin James Montgomery No trains running. Will leave with Sierra and her girls as soon as we can. Cyrus called several times, wanting to be included in this visit. Didn't say anything about bringing his wife or children. Once I told him we were staying with your boss, he lost interest. Doesn't mean he won't get interested again. Thought you should know. —Mother

Even John Wolfgard was coming over to help, and the Wolves hadn't done anything about moving into their own place except pee on the house.

Sissy?" Monty said, struggling for control. "It's CJ. I want to talk to Mama." "Mama wrote to you? When she heard about the phone call, she got a mad on and said she would write. It's just that, Jimmy called to see how we were doing . . .

I think we've come home.

Or maybe I was projecting from past experience with men. Man. The one who used to leave me feeling that something was my fault even when I couldn't have controlled someone else's actions or thoughts or opinions.

It's also practical. Our survival depends on the goodwill we can generate.

Words can cause as much damage as a fist. They can leave deep scars that never fully heal. And they can kill.

Do you know what happened to the dinosaurs? The Others is what happened to the dinosaurs.

And if he looks to be a danger to Meg?" Simon snarled, revealing Wolf-size fangs. Fur sprang up on his chest and shoulders.

A leader needs to look beyond his own kind, needs the obedience of everyone

There are some questions that shouldn't be asked until a person is mature enough to appreciate the answers.

Everything has a price.

A woman with an education may be able to spend more time sitting in a chair instead of lying on her back. A sound advantage, I should think.

When honor and the Law no longer stand on the same side of the line, how do we choose[?]