Knives in the Air

By CJ Babikoff

Angelica Skye is a Sentient assassin. Her unique talent makes her the best. Ever. Where others are ruled by greed, guilt or sentimental ideals, her focus is travel, combat, and sex -not necessarily in that order. Part of a secret network that cultivates ancient power, Angelica and her allies are fearless. Knives in the Air illuminates a world where the enemy gets no mercy...and fighters use magic.

• Language: English
• Publisher: CJ Babikoff
• Release date: Aug 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215439371

CJ Babikoff

CJ Babikoff has always been fascinated by the existence of a world beyond that described by science or religion. She is always reading or watching anything she can on the topic. From various ancient civilizations and their traditions of gods and goddesses, magic and legends, to modern day tales, the subject never gets old. In between teaching, raising a family, returning to school again, and embarking on a new career, the author wanders around an unkempt two and a half acres with various animal and human friends, her head often tilted upwards to keep tabs on the lunar cycles, alert to whatever messages may be found in the beauty and mystery of the night sky.

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Knives in the Air

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Strike One

Strike Two

Homerun

Epilogue

About the Author

Acknowledgements

I cannot be my most creative self in isolation. What that means is that there are many people in my life who play a huge role in generating the confidence I need to share the tales in my head with the world. Of particular note is The Write Club members: Heather Perkins, Merri Ebbighausen, Brittany Smith and Jordyn Babikoff without whom I would zero finished stories to my name.You are the fun I look forward to and the accountability I need. My husband Chris and our grown children, Travis, Bryce and Brenley have always been sources of inspiration and acceptance, truly my solid foundations in an ever changing world. Thank you for being My People from day one. To my mom, Ginger Suda, who raised me to believe I can do anything I set my mind to and who is always ready to read another writing sample: In more ways than one I wouldn’t be here without you. I love you, Mom!

KNIVES IN THE AIR

Late September 2014

He was a predator with the awareness to camouflage. His outfit was designed to blend in with local styles and he wore the plaid walking shorts and polo shirt with ease while sipping a craft beer, patiently waiting for her to come to him.

Idly he looked around the pub, his critical eye looking over the other patrons for any possible targets. They were mostly couples and a few family groups, nothing noteworthy. It didn’t matter. He was expecting the arrival of a prime slice and the thought of what the rest of the evening would bring gave him the kind of arousal that had him shifting in his chair.

Catching his skyrocketing fantasies-damn but he was a hot-blooded bastard!-he choked them into submission along with his physical reaction. Experience had made him aware that most women did not appreciate a full-frontal attack upon first meeting so he had learned to subdue his natural