The Repentant Demon Trilogy Book 1: The Demon Calumnius by Samantha Johns

Author:Samantha Johns
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: epic fantasy, demons and devils, post-apocalyptic, apocalyptic fiction, science fiction romance, mythy and legends, christian fantasy, angels and demons, angels & demons, dystopian, angels, angel suspense, apocalyptic, paranormal trilogy, paranormal fantasy, paranormal romance urban fantasy, paranormal romance trilogy, Paranormal & Urban, Myths & Legends
Publisher: Samantha Johns
Published: 2014-08-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7. New Friends and New Camels

Jamal and Doug had a much easier time dealing with Al Haml than they had anticipated. The boy definitely had a way with camels. His father named him Jamal because it means camel, and he hoped to have a son that would be able to help him with his business. Not only was he an excellent handler and trainer at his tender age, but the boy knew how to judge them and what to look for in a good camel.

It is rumored that there are thousands of words for camels in Arabic, although the exact number is cause for much argument. But it makes sense when one considers how many breeds of dogs there are in the Western world, with a different name for each of them. The Eskimos have hundreds of words for snow. Al Haml, whose name means “wandering in the desert without a master” fit him well, but as Jamal worked with him, that would soon change. Al Fahl does not translate well into English, but his name made some reference to his procreative ability—and probably had something to do with his having extremely large testicles. Too bad, thought Doug, that he would not have a chance to use them again.

Jamal had hopes to someday own a huge camel ranch on part of his father's land, which as the oldest son, he knew would be his. At fourteen, he already planned for a wife, a family, and a business for himself.

He examined the herds of camels in the sale tent with great scrutiny, checking their hooves, their ears, and their teeth. He even lifted their tails and examined their rectums for signs of disease. He narrowed the choices to two, then his talents fell short when bartering over the price. Doug took over there and managed to get the camel for half the price the man originally wanted.

“We should name him Al Shamlal,” said Jamal. “He steps lightly. See how he lifts his feet high off the ground as he walks? Father will be pleased with this beautiful camel.”

No one could ride him until they found the carcass of Al Fahl and removed his saddle and bridle, and if they could not find his carcass, they would have to make new out-fittings, which would take months. They planned to search for Al Fahl on the way back, but Doug wanted to make a brief stop at the excavation site just to let them know what had happened and that they would be back the following day.

The team expressed shock that Doug suspected the camel had been poisoned.

“It is not inconceivable,” said David McGuire, the leader of the group. “These Bedouins who care for the camels of our laborers do not try to hide their contempt for our presence. They are here for the pay they receive, which isn't much, and I have my suspicions they have other motives for being here.”

“What kind of motives?” asked Doug.

“Well, besides stealing,” said David, lowering

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