Scott WesterfeldThat Shay was in possesion of hand grenades was a comforting thought showed what kind of night this had become.
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In the second novel in the Night Watch series, City of Blades, the protagonist, Shaye Areheart, finds himself in a dangerous situation with his beloved wife at his side. In chapter two of this book, he finds himself in the midst of a fight where he and his wife are both in close proximity to a grenade. For a moment he’s not sure what to do. Did he pull the pin? Or simply hope for the best? The idea of having a grenade at hand is both comforting and terrifying. And why wouldn’t it be? The idea that your loved ones can be in such close proximity to such an explosive device is one that would make anyone feel anxious and worried.
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