Scott Moon > Quotes

“I think this is a lost cause, Fry-man," he said. The words sounded strange and he wasn't sure if he was talking about his headquarters or his assignment in general.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 4-6

“Paulo Coelho,”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 1-3

“Sergeant says, not even slightly out of breath as she keeps pace with us.”
― Scott Moon, Brothers in Arms: The Complete Series

“Monsters aren’t real. Aliens are only in movies. If you enlist in the Marines, you’re guaranteed the assignment you want.”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“I’d like to say that it’s our job to make ourselves obsolete.” “I’ve never been obsolete before. I’ll try it.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 1-3

“The crossbar snapped like kindling. The chain-link gate was knocked off the rails and he ran over it. It caught on his axle briefly, further insulting the truck that was his pride and joy.”
― Scott Moon, Invasion Day

“Maybe it would be enough to fight a little longer, die a little better, and at least tell Jesus we tried.”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“Are you good at what you do, Mr. Halloran?” Emily asked. “I’m not dead yet.”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“I am muchly nervous.” “You should be. I’m always nervous. It keeps me alive.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 7-9

“I think I’ll stop asking questions, because the answers aren’t making me feel any better.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 1-3

“Despite his experience with them, the special forces commandos awed him. Being with them was like watching a movie but not as corny. He knew they could joke and cut up, but right now they were the epitome of silent professionals.”
― Scott Moon, Departure Day

“I don’t know the right word for it, but it is said to be worse than death.” “Oh. Like driving a Ford,” David said.”
― Scott Moon, Resistance Day

“I will never understand women,” Thad repeated. “It’s best that you don’t.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 10-12

“Retribution. My contract also makes a promise. If violated, I will hunt them to the ends of the galaxy. All of them. Their families. Friends. All their pets.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 10-12

“Proletan wasn’t a scientist, he was an assassin with an addiction to reading and asking questions.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 10-12

“Chimera and Dragon also do well.”
― Scott Moon, Brothers in Arms: The Complete Series

“It could be something simple, like they don’t want to be around any of these psycho aliens who keep invading backwater biospheres. Maybe they don’t like cat videos or chicken nuggets,” Walker said.”
― Scott Moon, Departure Day

“Dragon squad, forward, march,” Sergeant orders. Davidson, Bastian, and other unit commanders watch.”
― Scott Moon, Brothers in Arms: The Complete Series

“But you’re not a miner.” “Today, I am. My friends and I are going deeper into the mine, look for survivors, because miners refuse to give up. We know that no matter what, someone is going to come looking for us. All we have to do is hang on until they get there. We are their someone.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 1-3

“I don’t snore.” David sat up and rubbed his eyes until he felt more awake. “You totally do.” “Yeah, well, your mother dresses you funny,”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“Remind me never to break all of my ribs again.” “Hey, don’t break your ribs,” Lester said.”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“The resistance was getting incrementally stronger. Maybe it would be enough to fight a little longer, die a little better, and at least tell Jesus we tried.”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“This was David’s circus now, and these were his clowns all the way to the end of the line.”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“As she watched, she realized there was a lot more to his routine than met the eye. He had his demons, and was currently beating the crap out of them and pretending they were a tractor tire.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 1-3

“Travis Young worked the fifty-cal like it owed him money.”
― Scott Moon, Departure Day

“Don’t get upset. You can cry later.” “I wasn’t going to cry,” Halloran snorted. “I’m not in the Air Force.”
― Scott Moon, Victory Day

“Like the ability to harass your fellow inmates over the general comm. That can be a seven-day isolation order. Rations can be cut to fifty percent for two days. Lighting is unreliable here on Darklanding. My deputy is probably a big fan of Unglok rap music and could be put in charge of prisoner recreation and entertainment. Don’t make me get creative,”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 4-6

“His hair was thinning, and he was well-dressed for the apocalypse. His khaki pants had been pressed when the day started. World-ending invasions had a rumpling effect on clothing, but the man looked professional.”
― Scott Moon, Invasion Day

“He forced himself to remember that a seventeen-year-old wasn’t a seven-year-old. With a parental waiver, she could join the military and travel the world learning to kill people.”
― Scott Moon, Invasion Day

“Thad landed his airship as they argued. As soon as it touched down, he realized it was never taking off again. The short wings had been damaged more than he thought. A little longer in the air and he would have become a glider that didn’t glide.”
― Scott Moon, Darklanding Books 1-3