'' we can not wait too long . the captain has determined that the capital is amassing a force to invade illoud sometime after the spring celebrations have ended . '' '' which should be around this time , '' lyrell could see estin frown . he turned to her with an angry look . '' how can illoud be safer than endrin if it will soon be
invaded

i 've felt a little shaky all day . it 's the heat , maybe . but about this body , i thought you said we could get one from the morgue . '' '' in theory , yes . it would certainly be quicker and neater , except for two things . one : i do n't have access to the
morgue

* * * drew had heard the usual playground rumors about the school bunker , but he 'd never seen it firsthand . like atlantis , its exact location was a mystery that became the mythical destination of every kid who ever moved away or did n't come back after summer vacation . dr. camaro showed him the door in the gym that led to the
bunker