Adam Rakunas

Adam Rakunas is an American science fiction writer.

Windswept (2015)

 * Nominated for the 2016 Philip K. Dick Award
 * All page numbers are from the mass market paperback first edition published by Angry Robot ISBN 978-0-85766-478-5


 * I suppose if I stuck with the union long enough, I’d be promoted to those circles, but I had other plans, and all of them involved me no longer giving a shit.
 * Chapter 1 (p. 13)


 * “Now, what can I do for you? And it had better involve you turning into a giant stack of money, ’cause I’m not interested in whatever scam you’re cooking up.” “What makes you think I got a scam?” “Because you’re talking.”
 * Chapter 1 (p. 15)


 * “This is all completely on the level.” “Your level isn’t even level,” I said, waving for Big Lily to bring me another tea. “You’re so crooked it defies physics.”
 * Chapter 1 (p. 17)


 * “Santee property law makes a hurricane look orderly. You just have to pass the bar exam.” “How tough is it?” he asked. “Depends on how much you can drink.”
 * Chapter 6 (pp. 71-72)


 * You have the magical combo of luck and sheer pigheadedness it takes to succeed in business.
 * Chapter 13 (p. 159)


 * You’re working something, and I should have you arrested for impersonating a con man.
 * Chapter 16 (p. 195)


 * If that were true, then we were all in new territory, the kind filled with flesh-eating landmines and laser-guided crocodiles.
 * Chapter 16 (p. 196)


 * “Do you know what black stripe is?” he said. “It’s a warning. It’s nature’s way of telling us what a bad idea it is to rely too much on one plant.”
 * Chapter 22 (p. 287)


 * A look flashed across One-Eye’s face, like frustration getting pummeled by anger with an extra slap from resignation.
 * Chapter 23 (p. 300)


 * “It’s not a crime if you write the laws,” said Madolyn. “Or hire the lobbyists,” said Gricelda. “Ooh, good reminder,” said Madolyn. “We need to get us some of those. Also, more flamethrowers.”
 * Chapter 27 (p. 375)