18 Infinite Reflections
The night had been a long one, and they were all excited about Vera’s new play toy, The Book of Eternity. Tom suspected that it was more than excitement, however. The Book may already be working in the world and on them. Such surges of energy and excitement must be a common occurrence in the presence of the device. In the presence of the device would very rapidly come to mean anywhere on earth. They needed to use it and lose it, fast.
Tom had bounced out of bed that morning, and despite having a short sleep, he felt well rested. He was looking forward to his and Karla’s little expedition today. He was going to be taking the Colt Anaconda 44 magnum revolver, and a fine miniature Scottish Claymore for his left hip. It was miniature at a 34-inch length, which was goo
