"'I promised the American people that we'd do something about this problem.' The President observed crossly. 'And we haven't accomplished shit.'" Prologue: Situation, p 4.

"'Jesus,' Wegener breathed. That had to be it, didn't it? They made him watch, and then they killed them all....carved up the bodies and tossed them over the side. 'Bastards.'" Chapter 1. The King of SAR, p 32.

"It's a special job. It might be a little dangerous, but probably not. We're not sure yet. It'll last a couple of months at most. At the end you make E-7 and have your choice of assignments." Chapter 2. Creatures of the Night, p 41.

"'Very well. The court having voted, two-thirds of the members concurring, finds the defendant guilty, and sentences him to death by hanging. Sentence to be carried out within the hour. May God have mercy on your soul. Court is adjourned...