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Well, really did like the story, well written as your stuff usually is; but have to admit, I was hoping for a haunting...

This was one of the most poignant chapters that I think you have ever written. While there were some truly nice moments like when Zalna and T'san made love and when they were helping the weavers; the overall feeling of the chapter was melancholy for me. The writing and pacing were spot on and the descriptive nature of the chapter was lovely. I just kept thinking about all of those like V'nast who lost the person that they cared about most in life. What will both their life and the life of the ones that went forward really be without each other? And the two that have disappeared, where did they go? Did they die and the dragons just not understand because of the disruption in the flow of things and so no keening or did they try something like going back in time and it not working? I think this will be a truly interesting story; rarely do we think about the ones left behind on something like this. Zalna is right; before everyone else realizes what is happening, all the weyrs should be checked and anything left that Benden will need should be collected. Can't wait to see what happens next, truly remarkable... I will say that I have expected D'gar to have left a clue, since he had to know that Zalna would be coming to check on what happened, or did those going forward not know that Benden would be staying behind? So many questions....

Browsing and saw the review for this story from one of my favorite authors on this site, so thought I would give it a chance; so glad that I did. Read it in one sitting; and it truly flows well enough to do so. The main characters a so well drawn and you are immediately drawn to them. Some of the secondary characters are not as fleshed out but that did nothing to impede my enjoyment reading this story. The writing and plotting were both first rate as is everything that I have read from Headstall. The story is fiction and truly well written and constructed; but not sure that I could see it playing out quite like this in reality, but what a wonderful world it would be if it could. The idea that family is truly who you choose to make it; just permeates this whole story. We see that actual family can do everything they can to make you miserable but that only happens in you decide to let them. Don't want to say too much; don't want to give anything away. Get a nice cup of tea; and get ready to spend a little enjoyable time getting to know Craig and Jared; you will love them as much as I do.

For Jared to have taken the stop to find out about Ronnie was just so important. Ronnie will always be his child's father; but Jared will always be her Dad. Not everyone would be capable to doing what he did; speaks so much to the kind of person he is. Love how Craig even admitted that he was nesting, so cute. I do see them making it; or at least hope they do; I will pretend they do no matter what. A delightful little story, not the breath of some of your others, but truly well done. The writing and plotting were excellent, quicky drew the reader in. The character development was good, but some of the secondaries were not as fleshed out as you normally have them. Could see a follow up to this easily, but you must follow your muse...

It is hard to always be the bitch, you do have to really work at it. Maybe Carly just needs something or someone good in her life; we can always hope. So glad that everything went well with the meeting; Alan seems like a nice guy. Hope they can work together, some people just can't even if they are in lock step in other aeras of their life.

Fully understand Craig's reaction, but glad Jared was there to get him to breathe and take a moment. They just seem so perfect together but they are moving at light speed and will need to figure a few things out as they go forward, including how a few things will actually work.

Such a passion that Jared and Craig possess between them. Maybe Carly finding a man would help her out. Love how open Marian is with everyone. Just so well done.

Talk about moving like a spring flood shooting through a narrow valley... I appreciate that they have a lot of time to make up for; but they need to at least catch their breathe. Still not sure that Carly is through throwing up roadblocks but we can all hope.

Lord, I need a shower... Just so well written and flowed beautifully...

What a delicious chapter, so much to consume and all that lovely underlying tension.

Well, Carly turned on a dime when the truth came out. I would not trust her period though. She will try something else. Plus, I am not sure that it is fair to keep the truth from Jared.

WOW, Carly was a bigger bitch than anyone could have guessed. Craig and Jared may actually need to be together to get back to being whole for both of them. IN Texas, fathers are almost automatically ignored in child custody issues. Everything counts against them and almost nothing against the mother.

Carly is obviously a self-centered narcissistic bitch... That said, it is so hard to date or get involved with someone that a member of your family has been involved with.

Okay, one hell of a way to start a story...

You know, I never even contemplated how this would effect Benden. This is a remarkable take that you have come up with, can't wait to see where you go with it.

OMG, I just realized realized that with Zalna at Benden; she would not go have gone forward... I am truly going to hate that she will be left behind. Can't wait to see what you do with this story.

Wonderful update, I truly hate that Charlie is helping the whale to drain the lifeforce out of other creatures; but his bond with the whale is obviously stronger than anyone realized. Hope that someone realizes that the tracker and his group is in trouble and gets there fast or none of them may survive....

Mere words cannot begin to express how brilliant this story is. Writing is as perfect as can be, pacing is spot on, and plotting and characterization is just unbelievable. First rate....

This is the sixth story in the Bridgemont saga; and to this point in my opinion the best one so far. It truly has it all; the writing and plotting is just amazing; and Mark's continued ability to blend fiction with real history is just superb. This story has it all. It has exciting battles, love and hate, great sex, and drama on both the high seas and in the emerging work of high finance. Anyone that has enjoyed any of the previous stories will just find more of whatever they loved here.

This book is the fifth in the Bridgemont series. This book is as well written and plotted as well as those that have come before it. The characters development of both the existing characters and the newer ones is first rate as well. This book while dealing a great deal with one especially important battle and a couple of other more minor military exercises is exciting and thrilling in those areas. But a great deal of this book deals with family dramas within the Granger family. Some effect George directly while more just involve him and Caroline on a more peripheral manner. The first real crack in George and Caroline's relationship occurs herein; and while it was resolved for the most part before the end of the book; it leaves one wondering how secure they truly are? As always simply one of the best stories on this site.

This is the fourth book in the Bridgemont saga. I found this book more adventure story than any other. The writing and pacing were both first rate and the continued character development is superb. The battles seemed to dominate this book for me. There were some excellent action elsewhere but the battles really draws the reader in. You truly feel the spray of water on your face, the smell of the gunpowder, and the cry of the injured and dying. Mark has a remarkable facility to draw one into the action... Enjoyed every aspect of this book, and for those that have read the first three books in this saga; you will simply find more of the brilliance in this one.

The wonderful third entry into the Bridgemont saga. Granger truly comes into his own. He is given command of his own vessel. Travels to India, back to Britain, then the West Indies, then Philadelphia to meet with President Washington; and finally back to Britain. He meets new friends, new lovers, and new enemies; and manages to deal with them all, except his wife and his brother, Bertie. Read the story to find out what the wife pulled and why. LOL. There were new battles, challenges, and real life historical figures to meet and deal with and enjoy. Well written as always and faced perfectly.

A new tale with some old friends from the Sidewinder story plus a special new one for an old favorite. I do love westerns; they are few and far between not just on this site but anywhere. I think they take a special type of writer to really bring them to life, fortunately we have one here in Headstall. This story brings Coy and Boone from the Sidewinder and adds Mitch, the sheriff from that story; who I found to be a fascinating secondary character in it. We they add in Will, Mitch's long in the past love for a story full of passion and remembering what makes life worth living. Truly well written, the nature descriptive is as good here as in Sidewinder; and that is saying a lot. Love how the author brings such descriptive language into the story. You truly smell scents, hear sounds, and experience so much while reading the story. Pacing and flow of the story is first rate. A few new interesting character along for the ride as well. Can't recommend this story enough, sit back in front of a roaring fire, sip on a nice drink; and get ready for a wonderful tale.

What a wonderful close to this story. I did like how Mitch thought back to that encounter; that he really did not like but needed, so many have been there and done that. Even then he knew what he truly wanted; he just did not allow himself to believe it was possible. Mitch and Will have made some plans, we hope they are able to do everything they want. They have found each other at a point in their life when they are truly ready for the relationship they want. We can all hope that they grow old together and that their love just grows deeper and more all encompassing. Glad that Coy and Boone have these two men in their lives. May they all know happiness. Personally, I could use another tale with these characters; maybe add a youngster or two for them to care for and we are all set for another adventure.

The second book in the Bridgemont saga is equal or maybe even better than the first. We get to see Granger's continued growth and his coming truly into his own. It is full of battles, and not just those between ships. Mark has done a marvelous job of weaving real history into this story. The writing and pacing continue to be excellent. The characters are vibrant and so well developed. I love how the secondary characters or even those we just get glimpses of are so fully drawn. You truly feel that you are a part of this story.