Obsidian Color Code

Diachronic Variability in Obsidian Procurement Patterns in Northeastern California and Southcentral Oregon

Code of Honor

Pink. Orange. White. Indigo. In the ruthless and unforgiving world of mercenaries, these are the code names of an elite group of assassins, known collectively as the Black Cross. They leave behind no DNA, no evidence at all—and until they were recruited by the shadowy group, they were the best and deadliest operatives working for the U.S. government. When someone begins targeting retired American servicemen—CIA, navy and marines—Stony Man decides to send Black Cross a new recruit: Mack Bolan. Bolan must infiltrate the cell of skilled assassins, taking the entire organization apart, body by body. And he'll do it the only way he knows how…Executioner style.

Obsidian Ribbons

In the heart of Corvan, a rain-drenched haven of decay and neon glimmers, investigative journalist Riva Molen unearths a tempest of secrets behind a series of baffling disappearances. Driven by an unyielding quest for truth, she navigates a treacherous maze of personal vengeance and justice, unraveling a conspiracy that threatens Corvan’s power structure. With the enigmatic ex-military strategist Joren Krix at her side, Riva delves into a shadowy underworld where moral lines blur, encrypted messages shimmer with hidden meaning, and the very fabric of society teeters on the edge of rebellion. Each step Riva takes weaves her deeper into a web of treachery, alliances, and ancient legends. The duo encounter an array of allies and adversaries—from the resourceful informant Catherine House to the morally ambiguous cyber operative John Flores—all ensnared in a digital battleground where each revelation brings peril and promise. As truths are dissected and intentions revealed, Corvan emerges not merely as a backdrop but as a character in its own right. Its relics echo the city’s struggle between progress and its own decay, from the imposing Aetherium Tower to the bustling, coded graffiti along its alley walls. Amid skirmishes, insurrections, and hidden alliances, Riva and Joren discover that confronting corruption demands more than relentless pursuit—it requires the courage to sacrifice personal vengeance for a collective hope for renewal. **In Obsidian Ribbons**, the lines between power and corruption blur, the fight for truth becomes increasingly grey, and every ally may be a rival, every friend a foe. Against the backdrop of a city unraveling at its seams, one must question: Can justice emerge untarnished in a world where every shadow hides a plot, and where the obsidian ribbons of fate threaten to entwine all who dare seek the light? Gabriel Martinez masterfully crafts an unforgettable saga of ambition, betrayal, and the enduring quest for redemption in a world where the cost of truth is perennially high.