Quotessence
Home / Books / The Edge of Reality

The Edge of Reality

Book by C.G. Faulkner · 5 quotes · Spy Thriller, Cia, Action Adventure

Filter quotes by topic

AllSpy ThrillerCiaAction AdventureAlcoholicApollo 11Cold WarFathers And SonsInterrogationKgb AgentLsdSpace RaceWidower

The Edge of Reality Quotes

“Without boring you with the specifics, I will tell you that it is an experimental ‘truth-serum’ formula, many times more powerful than sodium pentothal or SP-17; with properties in common with LSD, which is enjoyed recreationally by many in your country’s ‘counter-culture’. I’m afraid this formula will be decidedly unpleasant. SP-17 had the unfortunate side-effect of leaving the subject somewhat sane afterward. This, which we call ‘Veritas X’, will most likely lead to permanent madness…”

LsdInterrogationSpy Thriller
Book:The Edge of Reality
Create image

“Jeff’s’ father, Ethan Fortner, World War Two and Korean War hero, and one of the original agents of ‘Wild Bill’ Donovan’s post-war Central Intelligence Agency, sat in the chair before him. He had a tumbler of single-malt Scotch in his hand, and a Cuban cigar in the other. It was 1958, and his father was chastising him, again. Ethan Fortner was a patriot, and a legend in the intelligence community; but he was also a high functioning alcoholic and a bitter widower, ever since the day of Jeff’s birth.”

Fathers And SonsSpy ThrillerAlcoholicWidower
Book:The Edge of Reality
Create image

“Jeff cautiously peeked above-deck. The Captain was headed towards the pilot-house, still holding his shotgun at the ready. As soon as he turned his back to enter the pilot-house, Fortner dashed across the deck after him. He burst through the doorway and fired into the radio just as the Captain had flipped the ‘transmit’ switch. The Captain swung about the shotgun barrel, knocking the Luger from Jeff’s hand. Jeff grabbed the barrel and the two of them began struggling over possession of the weapon. They collided with every surface in the cramped room.”

Action AdventureSpy Thriller
Book:The Edge of Reality
Create image