A Spell Misplaced, page 32
part #4 of Gags & Pepper: Protection Agents Series
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Galius Karkle wasn’t in his office, but Gags learned that the lawyer had taken up residence in the castle where Gags grew up. They found Galius repairing a window sash in the kitchen.
“Gags!” Galius said. “I never did think you were dead, but I had no proof. You are the best evidence I can think of.” Galius brushed the dust off his hands and shook both of Gags’s hands. “I could have a craftsman fix this, but I enjoy fixing real things and legal problems.”
They sat at the kitchen table, and Gags gave Galius a brief report.
The lawyer looked admiringly at Miria. “He went through a great deal to rescue you, Miria,” Galius said. “Everyone is going to tell you that.”
“They already have,” Miria said. She gave Gags a smile from across the table. “I still have a lot to work out. I hope you will help me with that.”
Galius looked at Gags, who nodded slightly. “We certainly will. Now, to get back to your situation. First, we will send an affidavit to King Horius with your signature and seal. That should stop Bottle’s action. I am convinced he had worked something out with your stepmother to annex part of your fief to his. Karkle Cross touches Puddlebottom, his fief, to the southeast.
“How did he have the power to shut down my agency?” Gags asked.
“I shut it down to preserve the agency assets if you didn’t turn up. The agency and your manor are no longer joined. I’m sorry that some of your staff didn’t like it and left. I talked to Pepper and Portia before I did.”
“None of my messages made it through,” Gags said.
“How many did you send?”
“Four or five over three months,” Gags said.
Galius pursed his lips. “They would have gone through the Yearsend post. I suggest you send a message that I can track so we can catch the culprit.”
Otto grinned. “Good idea.” His grin faded. “There are rats everywhere, even on Peria. I thought I left them behind in Baxter.”
“Rats, Rats everywhere, and not a piece of cheese to eat,” Lucian said.
Miria covered her mouth as she laughed.
“Can I move back into the manor?” Gags asked.
“As long as you can stay alive. Let’s get the document drafted, signed, and sealed before you leave.”
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Gags didn’t need to race to the manor, so they rode in higher spirits along the main road from Karkle Cross to Yearsend. They turned into the manor’s drive, facing twenty uniformed soldiers camped on the front grass. The soldiers grabbed their weapons and assembled to bar Gags’s entrance into the hunting manor.
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End of Excerpt
A Bit About Guy
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With a lifelong passion for speculative fiction, Guy Antibes found that he enjoyed writing fantasy, as well as reading it. So, a career was born, and more than fifty books later, Guy continues to add his own flavor of writing to the world. Guy lives in the western part of the United States and is happily married with enough children and grandchildren to meet or exceed the human replacement rate.
You can contact Guy at his website: www.guyantibes.com.
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Books by Guy Antibes
Gags & Pepper – Protection Agents
Book One: Plight of the Unicorn
Book Two: The Wizard’s Chalice
Book Three: A Tinker’s Dame
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The Augur’s Eye
Book One: The Rise of Whit
Book Two: The King’s Spy
Book Three: The Queen’s Pet
Book Four: The Knave’s Serpent
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The Adventures of Desolation Boxster
Book One: Prince on the Run
Book Two: Theft of an Ancient Dog
Book Three: The Blue Tower
Book Four: The Swordmaker’s Secret
Book Five: A Clash of Magics
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Wizard’s Helper
Book One: The Serpent’s Orb
Book Two: The Warded Box
Book Three: Grishel’s Feather
Book Four: The Battlebone
Book Five: The Polished Penny
Book Six: The Hidden Mask
Book Seven: The Buckle’s Curse
Book Eight: The Purloined Soul
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Magic Missing
Book One: A Boy Without Magic
Book Two: An Apprentice Without Magic
Book Three: A Voyager Without Magic
Book Four: A Scholar Without Magic
Book Five: A Snoop Without Magic
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Song of Sorcery
Book One: A Sorcerer Rises
Book Two: A Sorcerer Imprisoned
Book Three: A Sorcerer’s Diplomacy
Book Four: A Sorcerer’s Rings
Book Five: A Sorcerer’s Fist
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The Disinherited Prince
Book One: The Disinherited Prince
Book Two: The Monk’s Habit
Book Three: A Sip of Magic
Book Four: The Sleeping God
Demeron: A Horse’s Tale - A Disinherited Prince Novella
Book Five: The Emperor’s Pet
Book Six: The Misplaced Prince
Book Seven: The Fractured Empire
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Power of Poses
Book One: Magician in Training
Book Two: Magician in Exile
Book Three: Magician in Captivity
Book Four: Magician in Battle
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The Warstone Quartet
Book One: Moonstone | Magic That Binds
Book Two: Sunstone | Dishonor’s Bane
Book Three: Bloodstone | Power of Youth
Book Four: Darkstone | An Evil Reborn
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The World of the Sword of Spells
Warrior Mage
Sword of Spells
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The Sara Featherwood Adventures
Knife & Flame
Sword & Flame
Guns & Flame
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Other Novels
Quest of the Wizardess
The Power Bearer
Panix: Magician Spy
Hand of Grethia
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The Guy Antibes Anthologies
The Alien Hand
Science Fiction
The Purple Flames
Steampunk & Paranormal Fantasy with a tinge of Horror
Angel in Bronze
Fantasy
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Guy Antibes, A Spell Misplaced
