TOM MYERS MYSTERY COLLECTION VOL. 1 STRETCH GOALS ADDED! 13 DAYS REMAIN FOR PRE-ORDER KICKSTARTER!

I've added stretch goals to the Tom Myers Mysteries Vol. 1 (written by me) on Kickstarter! You can find them HERE!

Available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook plus extras. There are several tiers available. Thanks to Jeffrey Hayes for the great cover and production assist. Thanks to all who have supported this new collection. It means the world to me. If you like this, please, tell your friends! Published by BEN Books.

Thanks again.

Bobby

THE PATREON SERIALIZED NOVELLA "NOWHERE TO RUN" CONTINUES WITH AN ALL-NEW CHAPTER!

As massive storms move in, Deputy U.S. Marshal William Teague and his guide must decide to continue onward or turn back. One thing's for certain, if they turn back now, any survivors awaiting rescue will be lost. What will they decide? Find out in this all-new chapter of NOWHERE TO RUN - A Deputy U.S. Marshal William Teague Thriller novella written by yours truly, on PATREON. We've hit the halfway point of this novella.

Read the opening chapter FREE RIGHT HERE. Subsequent weekly-ish chapters will be for paid members. Go read the opening chapter FREE today then join us. Tiers start as low as $1 a month and that includes the serialized stories. It helps me a lot. Thank you.

Deputy U.S. Marshal William Teague has appeared in Evil Intent and In The Wind, but this is his first solo book. If you've not read Teague's previous adventures, you can still follow along. I try to make all of my books accessible, telling its own complete tale.

Thanks for joining me on this new thrilling adventure.

Bobby

Bobby talks "Real Boy" and Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined!

The Cabbit Crossing Publishing kickstarter has met the initial goal for both anthology volumes. Congrats! I have a story in Vol. 1.

~Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined - Volume 1
~Once Upon a Twisted Time: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined - Volume 2
Learn more about how you can order these books HERE.

I talked with editor Marx Pyle about the project and my story. Watch it HERE or below.

As always, many thanks.

Bobby

MEET BOBBY NASH THIS SATURDAY IN HOOVER, AL FOR SCIFI/FANTASY PLUS!

I hope you'll join me this Saturday for Hoover Public Library's SciFi/Fantasy PLUS 2024 event from 10am - 6pm CT in Hoover, AL. It'll be fun! Learn more on Facebook and Instagram.

You can RSVP HERE!

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

FUNDED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! 20 DAYS LEFT TO ORDER THE TOM MYERS MYSTERY COLLECTION VOL. 1!

I am just flabbergasted! The Tom Myers Mysteries Vol. 1 Kickstarter has funded! Thank you to all who pre-ordered your copy of this new collection RIGHT HERE! You guys made my day!

There are still 20 days left so please, tell your friends they can pre-order a copy in paperback, hardcover, or ebook. There are several tiers available to get your Tom Myers fix, including a collection of all of the sheriff's appearances [IN THE WIND, SUCH A NIGHT, and STANDING ON THE SHADOWS plus EVIL WAYS, DEADLY GAMES!, and EVIL INTENT]. I have a stretch goal ideas rattling around the ol' brain. Will update soon. Thanks to Jeffrey Hayes for the cover and production assistance.

Order yours RIGHT HERE today!

Thank you!

Bobby

TOM MYERS MYSTERY COLLECTION VOL. 1 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER THROUGH KICKSTARTER!

Oh, I've done it now! I've launched my first Kickstarter! You can find it HERE! The Tom Myers Mystery Collection Vol. 1 is now available on Kickstarter. Pre-order your copy in paperback, hardcover, or ebook now. There are several tiers available to get your Tom Myers fix, including a collection of all of the sheriff's appearances. Please check it out today. BEN Books presents: Tom Myers Mysteries Vol. 1 collects 3 action-packed mystery/thriller stories from award-winning author Bobby Nash [IN THE WIND, SUCH A NIGHT, and STANDING ON THE SHADOWS] together for the first time. Find it HERE!

I hope you'll check it out.

Bobby

GET READY TO WALK A WIDER WEB! COVER REVEAL AND BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!

Are you ready for a cover reveal?

COMING THIS AUGUST!

Jim Beard Reads Every Issue of Marvel Team-Up
…So You Don’t Have To!

It was one of the offspring of Marvel Comics’ 1972 explosion of new titles, a wonderful way to weave a wider web for the company’s flagship hero, the Amazing Spider-Man, and invite other characters into that web for team-up tales in the Mighty Marvel Manner! From 1972 until 1983, Marvel Team-Up grew to be a favorite stop for superhero aficionados questing for more thrills and chills with their friendly neighborhood webslinger—and the book delivered it as only the House of Ideas could!

Now, writer-editor Jim Beard is back with a comprehensive collection of Marvel Team-Up issue-by-issue reviews, as well as an eclectic offering of essays on key moments in the mag’s history by some of today’s finest comic book historians and fans! It’s another personal and personable odyssey through one of the industry’s greatest comic book titles ever!

My essay looks at the career of mainstay Marvel Team-Up artist, Sal Buscema.

Walking the Wider Web offers dossiers on all 150 issues of Marvel Team-Up plus Marvel Team-Up Annual, Giant-Size Super-Heroes, and Giant-Size Spider-Man. It also includes essays on Marvel Monsters, the Salem Saga, Claremont-Byrne, and more by writers Joe Crowe, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Joseph Dilworth, Michael Gordon, Bobby Nash, John Peel, Van Allen Plexico, and R.P. Steeves, as well as a Foreword by comics legend and MTU scribe David Michelinie! It’s a team-up of epic proportions and it’s all right here in these pulse-pounding pages, Effendi!

Cover by Sean E. Ali
Interior Formatting and Design by Maggie Ryel

Stay tuned for more details as Becky’s Books releases them.

Bobby

THE SUN RISES ON SOUL SCREAM ANTHOLOZINE: ANNIHILATION!

The final issue of the Soul Scream Antholozine series is here. The ebook is now on sale HERE with the paperback following soon.

The finale is upon us in Soul Scream Antholozine: Annihilation: A hybrid horror anthology-magazine.

This celebration of hybrid horror combines great fiction from award-winning authors, outstanding horror-related essays from award-winning writers, author interviews and cool illustrations. Add to all of that a staff of characters to add a meta narrative weaving throughout and you have a unique collection of macabre moods, haunting themes, mixing eerie drama, bone-chilling action, blood-curdling twists, and disturbing, nightmarish tales to thrill you during the reading and leave you with dark psychological questions to ponder. It's like having a horror con in your hands!

Soul Scream Antholozine: Annihilation will be published on July 31 (ebook preorders available now). Features stories by Daemon Manx, Steven Van Patten, Matthew Wildasin, Rebecca Cuthbert, Carol Gyzander, Michael Rogers, Christopher Michael Blake, Kate A. McGrath, John P Collins Jr., Teel James Glenn, And Bobby Nash

My story in this volume (and final?) story in the Crimson saga, CRIMSON SUNRISE. Charity and Samson are still on the run from their numerous enemies, but time could be running out for them as enemies join forces against them. Plus, there are others watching the conflict with interest. The sun is about to rise.

Soul Scream Antholozine: Annihilation: A hybrid horror anthology-magazine is available at the following retailers:

Amazon US (ebook)

Amazon CA (ebook)

Amazon UK (ebook)

Paperbacks coming soon.

Available at Amazon locations worldwide.

Learn more about the Soul Scream Antholozine series HERE.

Happy Reading.

Bobby

MEET PIN-D. IS HE A REAL BOY?

Check out his amazing image from my story, "Real Boy" that appears in the upcoming Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined anthology from Cabbit Crossing Publishing.

The Kickstarter for this project goes live July 16th at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbitcrossing/fairy-tales-folklore-and-fables-reimagined

I hope you'll check it out.

Bobby

Learn more about this project below.

Cover Reveal - SOUL SCREAM ANTHOLOZINE: ANNIHILATION!

 

Seamus and Nunzio Productions has shared the cover art for Soul Scream Antholozine: Annihilation.

On sale July 31, 2024. You can pre-order it HERE now.

Included in this volume is Crimson Sunrise, the 3rd entry in the misadventures of Charity and Samson.

Learn more about Soul Scream Antholozine HERE.

SOUL SCREAM ALERT!
The finale is upon us!

This celebration of hybrid horror combines great fiction from award-winning authors, outstanding horror-related essays from award-winning writers, author interviews and cool illustrations. Add to all of that a staff of characters to add a meta narrative weaving throughout and you have a unique collection of macabre moods, haunting themes, mixing eerie drama, bone-chilling action, blood-curdling twists, and disturbing, nightmarish tales to thrill you during the reading and leave you with dark psychological questions to ponder. It's like having a horror con in your hands!

Soul Scream Antholozine: Annihilation will be published on July 31 (ebook preorders available now). Features stories by Daemon Manx, Steven Van Patten, Matthew Wildasin, Rebecca Cuthbert, Carol Gyzander, Michael Rogers, Christopher Michael Blake, Kate A. McGrath, John P Collins Jr., Teel James Glenn, And Bobby Nash

INTRODUCING THE BIG BOX ‘O BOOKS SALE!

Welcome to the BIG BOX ‘O BOOKS SALE
Better known as the Bobby Needs to Pay His Insurance Bill Sale

It’s been a while since I ran a sale, but it’s time to pay car insurance and tag and I’m a wee bit short so, my poor financial planning is your gain. I’ve put together some box sets to choose from, or you can buy individual books. All come autographed and personalized, if you wish. I will also toss in 1 hand-drawn by me, original art bookmarks. Each package also ships out with original envelope art by yours truly as well. What a deal? Did I mention, these make great gifts if you want to get a jump on your holiday shopping.

I can send an invoice vial Square or Paypal.  

Happy Reading!

Bobby

BOX SETS ($12 shipping)

BOX 1 $100 (a $120 value)
Includes Evil Ways, Evil Intent, Deadly Games!, Suicide Bomb, Snow Vol. 1 SC, Snow Vol. 2 SC, Snow Shorts 1 SC

BOX 2 $75 (a $90 value)
Includes Snow Vol. 1 SC, Snow Vol. 2 SC, Snow Shorts 1 SC, In the Wind (Myers 1), Such A Night (Myers 2), Standing on the Shadows (Myers 3)

BOX 3 $40 (a $48 value)
Includes Earthstrike Agenda, Dante’s Tenth (Dante 1), Dante’s Showdown (Dante 2), Nightveil: Crisis Crossroads Infinity

BOX 4 $125 (a $150 value)
Includes Crimes in Time: Great Chicago Fire, Crimes in Time: Sinking of the Titanic, Crimes in Time: Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Crimes in Time: NYC Blackout ’77, Crimes in Time: Mt. St. Helens, Crimes in Time: Hurricane Katrina

BOX 5 $100 (a $150 value)
Includes Snow Vol. 1 HC, Snow Vol. 2 HC, Snow Shorts 1 HC, Snow posters, tea, keychain, magnets, buttons, ribbons, and more. The ultimate Snow box set.

BOX 6 $100 (a $150 value)
Includes Snow Falls, Snow Storm, Snow Drive, Snow Trapped, Snow Star, Snow Down, Snow Shorts 1, Snow Shorts 2, Snow Shorts 3, Snow posters, tea, keychain, magnets, buttons, ribbons, and more. The ultimate Snow box set.

INDIVIDUAL BOOKS ($6 shipping)
Evil Ways                                            $15
Evil Intent                                           $15
Deadly Games!                                   $15
Suicide Bomb                                     $15
Earthstrike Agenda                             $15
Snow Vol. 1 SC                                  $20
Snow Vol. 2 SC                                  $20
Snow Vol. 1 HC                                 $30
Snow Vol. 2 HC                                 $30
Snow Shorts 1 SC                              $20
Snow Shorts 1 HC                              $30
In the Wind (Myers 1)                        $10
Such A Night (Myers 2)                     $10
Standing on the Shadows (Myers 3)  $10
Dante’s Tenth (Dante 1)                     $10
Dante’s Showdown (Dante 2)            $13
Nightveil: Crisis Crossroads Infinity  $10
Crimes in Time: Great Chicago Fire  $25
Crimes in Time: Sinking Titanic        $25
Crimes in Time: Pearl Harbor            $25
Crimes in Time: NYC Blackout ‘77 $25
Crimes in Time: Mt. St. Helens        $25
Crimes in Time: Hurricane Katrina  $25

Original Art Bookmarks (Hand-Drawn by me)
$10 each or $3 for $20 (I’ll cover postage)

If you have a preferred character, let me know. Or I can choose at random.

If there’s a book you’re interested in that’s not listed here, ask. I have my convention stock and am happy to sign and ship anthologies as well.

POTEMKIN PICTURES AND "WHERE MONSTERS DWELL" ACTOR WIN TREKZONE FAN FILM AWARDS!

Exciting news!

The 2024 Trekzone Fan Film Awards were announced today. Congratulations to Jordan Consalvi for Best Actor in Starship Webster's "Where Monsters Dwell" written by yours truly. He really brought the villainous character of Vos to life.

Potemkin Pictures, who produced Starship Webster's "Where Monsters Dwell" also won for Best Production House.

Congratulations to all the winners from an amazing cross-section of Star Trek fan films from across the world! You can watch the winners being announced HERE.

You can watch Starship Webster's "Where Monsters Dwell" HERE (or below).

This is exciting.

Bobby

THE PATREON SERIALIZED NOVELLA "NOWHERE TO RUN" CONTINUES WITH AN ALL-NEW CHAPTER!

Did anyone survive the plane crash? Find out in this all-new chapter of NOWHERE TO RUN - A Deputy U.S. Marshal William Teague Thriller novella written by yours truly, on PATREON. We've hit the halfway point of this novella.

Read the opening chapter FREE RIGHT HERE. Subsequent weekly-ish chapters will be for paid members. Go read the opening chapter FREE today then join us. Tiers start as low as $1 a month and that includes the serialized stories. It helps me a lot. Thank you.

Deputy U.S. Marshal William Teague has appeared in Evil Intent and In The Wind, but this is his first solo book. If you've not read Teague's previous adventures, you can still follow along. I try to make all of my books accessible, telling its own complete tale.

Thanks for joining me on this new thrilling adventure.

Bobby

STANDING TALL! TOM MYERS NABS A NEW 5 STAR READER REVIEW!

Big thanks to Tonya Dorsey for her kind words and 5 star Amazon review of Standing on the Shadows: A Tom Myers Mystery. I am so glad you liked it. This made my day.

"Excellent Book! I have read the 2 previous books in this series and was so excited to read this one and revisit these characters!! It was an excellent story and I enjoyed it so much!!! I have also thought about storage buildings and what if there was “something “ in one. The way he wrote the story kept me reading and interested from page one!! I can’t wait to revisit these characters again in the next book and will absolutely buy it as soon as it’s available!"

You can read the review and learn more about Standing on the Shadows: A Tom Myers Mystery HERE.

Thanks again.

Bobby

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Standing on the Shadows - A Tom Myers Mystery

A mystery/thriller

A mysterious twenty-year-old cold case suddenly heats up Sommersville!

It started with an accident. A plane crash just outside the Sommersville, Georgia airport uncovers a long-hidden secret. A startling discovery points to a decades old murder whose outcome could spell disaster for Sommersville and those who call the rustic, small town home.

When the once ice-cold case suddenly burns white hot, Sheriff Tom Myers discovers a cover-up meant to keep the truth buried forever. Can he get to the bottom of this mystery before Sommersville burns?

Sheriff Tom Myers returns in an all-new mystery/thriller from award-winning author, Bobby Nash. Standing on the Shadows is the third book in the Tom Myers series from BEN Books.

Standing on the Shadows – A Tom Myers Mystery is available at the following:
Amazon US (paperback)
Amazon CA (paperback)
Amazon UK (paperback)
Amazon US (ebook)
Amazon UK (ebook)
Amazon CA (ebook)
And at Amazon worldwide.

Follow the Tom Myers series HERE.

REVIEW OF THE SEA WITCH!

Check out the kind words about my story, "Revenge of the Sea Witch" from Bold Venture Press' Zorro: Swordplay and Romance on Instagram.

I just finished reading a great story "Revenge Of The Sea Witch" from Bold Venture Press book: "Zorro: Swordplay and Romance", and am very impressed by it A story that draws you in from the first pages, extremely atmospheric, just like this illustration on the first page.

It's a remarkable story of affection between a man and a woman, true warriors, who have a lot and a little in common at the same time. It's so unpredctible and I love it!! I also like and admire how wise the historical background was woven into the events by the author/authors of this book. I was really drawn in and hope that a sequel will be written someday. Coz I want to know what will happen next with Sea Witch and Zorro. Is their affection will surivive once again and is it possible that they can find a common path in the future? Is there any chance that we will find out Dear @bobbynashwrites ?? Congratulations for this story. And in the meantime, I can't wait to read more stories from this book, which I highly recommend. Really a lot of excitement for a fan.

Read the full review at Johnny's World HERE.

Thanks again.

Bobby

ZORRO "SWORDPLAY AND ROMANCE"

A pulpy/adventure anthology

Johnston McCulley’s swashbuckling adventurer returns in Zorro: Swordplay and Romance, an all-new book featuring 15 new stories starring the Curse of Capistrano. I am thrilled to be part of this release. Zorro: Swordplay and Romance includes my story, “Revenge of the Sea Witch” as well as artwork I created for one of the other stories.

Zorro, a masked rogue, gave the citizens of Spanish California the courage to resist tyranny! He fought with a flashing sword — and a dashing smile. The tyrants referred to him as a ‘bandit,’ but everyone knew Zorro only stole the hearts of admiring señoritas — and one beautiful tavern-owner in particular.

These new short stories, starring the famous character created by Johnston McCulley, emphasize the wily Fox's romantic side, as he charms — and slashes — his way through 15 new adventures!

Zorro: Swordplay and Romance is available at the following retailers:
Bold Venture Press direct (paperback/hardcover/dust jacket)
Amazon US (paperback) 
Amazon CA (paperback)

Amazon UK (paperback)
Available at Amazon worldwide.

Stories by Jan Zbiciński, Linda Binder, Patricia Crumpler, Bobby Nash, Dr. Richard A. Olson, Michael A. Wexler, John L. French, Katrin Micka, Heather Anderson, Daryl McCullough, Susan Kite, Eric Esquivel, Francisco Silva, Tekla Cichocka, and Teel James Glenn.

Illustrations by Michael Grassia, Perego, Anibal Arroyo, Rob Davis, Michael Wexler, Jeff Austin, Heather Anderson, Nestor Taylor, Álvaro André Neves, Ramón Casares, and Bobby Nash.

Introductions by John G. Hertzler, Ramón Casares, and Jan Zbiciński.

Cover by Perego.
Editor: Audrey Parente.
Book design by Rich Harvey.
Published by Bold Venture Press.

THE REVIEWS RUN DEEP!

Valhalla Books' The Blood Runs Deep anthology has its first review. You can read it here--> https://bizarrechats.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-blood-runs-deep-new-vampire.html

I have a story in this volume titled Night of the Creavers."

I hope you'll check it out.

Bobby

The Blood Runs Deep

A horror anthology

Darkness surrounds you as you walk swiftly through the glade. A blur flashes before your eyes as a foul stench fills your nostrils. Your heart races as you pick up your pace trying to get home.

The clouds part, revealing the full moon. You see a young woman standing near an old oak tree covered in Spanish moss.

She waves you toward her and you feel compelled to obey. Your fear subsides as an eerie calmness embalms you.

She smiles as you approach. She brushes your hair aside and kisses your forehead.

The last thing you see is the pale moonlight reflecting from her fangs!

Creatures from the night stalk their prey in Valhalla Books The Blood Runs Deep vampire horror anthology.

Our authors include bestselling and award winners: Dacre Stoker, Jonathan Maberry, Elisabeth Allen, Susanne Allen, Kim Marie Farris, Ron Fortier, Teel James Glenn, Thomas Houston, Retta Bodhaine, Adam Messer, Bobby Nash, Candace Nola, Jaime Ramos, Christopher Soucy, Paige Steadman, Winfield Strock III, and Josh Vasquez. Cover by Plasmafire Graphics' Jeffrey Hayes.

The Blood Runs Deep is available at the follow retailers:

Amazon US (paperback)

Amazon UK (paperback)

Amazon CA (paperback)

Amazon US (ebook)

Amazon CA (ebook)

Amazon UK (ebook)

More to follow.

CONTINUAL'S COMICS LAIR TAKES AIM AT HAWKEYE!

I had a great time talking about my favorite comic book archer on ConTinual's It's The Comics Lair episode 77: Taking aim at Hawkeye!

Hawkeye is an elite archer, but he’s also a mentor, a family man, and a good friend and teammate. Join host Nancy Northcott and panelists Mike Davenport, Bobby Nash, and Wayland Smith as they discuss the Avengers’ stellar bowman. Watch it HERE and below.

Thanks for watching.

Bobby

THE BLOOD RUNS DEEP! NEW BOOK NOW AVAILABLE!

Happy Fourth!

Valhalla Books' The Blood Runs Deep vampire horror anthology is now available on ebook for the low, introductory price of $0.99! Get yours RIGHT HERE before the price rises.

My story, "Night of the Creavers" features a Tale of Dante that takes place after Dante's Reckoning, which has not yet released. Whoops. There are some spoilers, I'm afraid. Dante's Reckoning will be out soon.

Enjoy.

Bobby

About The Blood Runs Deep:

Darkness surrounds you as you walk swiftly through the glade. A blur flashes before your eyes as a foul stench fills your nostrils. Your heart races as you pick up your pace trying to get home.

The clouds part, revealing the full moon. You see a young woman standing near an old oak tree covered in Spanish moss.

She waves you toward her and you feel compelled to obey. Your fear subsides as an eerie calmness embalms you.

She smiles as you approach. She brushes your hair aside and kisses your forehead.

The last thing you see is the pale moonlight reflecting from her fangs!

Creatures from the night stalk their prey in Valhalla Books The Blood Runs Deep vampire horror anthology.

Our authors include bestselling and award winners: Dacre Stoker, Jonathan Maberry, Elisabeth Allen, Susanne Allen, Kim Marie Farris, Ron Fortier, Teel James Glenn, Thomas Houston, Retta Bodhaine, Adam Messer, Bobby Nash, Candace Nola, Jaime Ramos, Christopher Soucy, Paige Steadman, Winfield Strock III, and Josh Vasquez. Cover by Plasmafire Graphics' Jeffrey Hayes.

The Blood Runs Deep is available at the follow retailers:

Amazon US (paperback)

Amazon UK (paperback)

Amazon CA (paperback)
Amazon US (ebook)
Amazon CA (ebook)
Amazon UK (ebook)
More to follow.

HAPPY FOURTH!

Trying to make Fourth of July plans. 

LANCE STAR AND THE GHOST SQUADRON! CHAPTER 7 (of 12)!

 

Lance Star and the Ghost Squadron
Chapter 7.

Lance Star surveyed the damage to the Skybolt II. The plane was as tough as they come but had taken a pretty substantial hit from that missile. He hated the sight of his pride and joy ripped apart like this.

“What do you think, Buck?” he asked “Can you get her airworthy again?”

Buck Tellonger ran a hand over his chin and mouth, ruffling his big, thick mustache. “Yeah. We can work with this. The ol’ girl needs a hangar for a full overhaul, but I can get us in the air. It’ll take a while. Several hours, at least. Maybe close to sundown.”

“What if we have to take her into combat?” Lance Star asked.

“I’d rather avoid it, if possible, boss,” Buck said, chomping down on his unlit cigar. “She’ll fly, but she’s still pretty banged up.”

“Do what you can.” Lance started pulling equipment out of the plane, putting a few items into a backpack.

“Uh, pardon me, but are you planning to go somewhere, Lace?” Jacob Cutter asked.

The pilot smiled. “Whoever fired those missiles our way is bound to come looking for us, either to make sure we crashed, or to make sure we don’t escape. I’d rather see them coming than get caught off guard.” He pointed toward a rocky mesa to the east. “Based on the coordinates Buck triangulated, they’ll be coming from that direction. I figure it couldn’t hurt to get a look and early warning when they come for us.”

“You can’t go alone,” Buck started.

“I need you to fix the plane.” Lance held up a hand. “And before you argue, Cut, I need you here to help him. And watch his back.”

Lance checked his ammunition, slipped his sidearm into its holster, loaded up on extra ammo, a compass, binoculars, a handful of emergency ration bars, a portable radio, some rope, small mallet, stakes, and a canteen.

“Better take an extra canteen, boss. It gets hot out there.”

“Thanks, Buck,” Lance said as he pulled on a hat with a bill to keep the sun out of his eyes. He took the canteen, dropped it into the pack. He put on a pair of sunglasses before tossing the bag over his shoulders. “Get this thing in the air,” he said. “I’ll radio in if I see anything. When you think they’re within range, radio Red and Cy. Worse comes to worst, they fly us out of here. Or bring help.”

“Be careful.”

“You two. Both of you.”

With that, Lance Star started out across the rocks and sand. It didn’t take long before heat distortion blurred Buck’s line of sight. Eventually, he could no longer see his friend.

“Okay, Jake,” Buck said, climbing up on the wing. “We got a lot of work ahead of us and very little time. Let’s get to it. Grab that toolbox.”

“You think it’s wise to let him run off a lone like that?” Cutter asked as he handed up the toolbox.

“No,” Buck said softly. “No. I don’t.”

To be continued…