Graves started typing, and a list of names filled the left third of the screen. A map of the United States filled the remaining two-thirds—red dots appearing across the country. Devin guessed immediately that they were looking at a list of the 109 sleepers and a map corresponding to their locations. Frighteningly, but not surprisingly, a majority of them resided around Washington, DC. The rest were scattered across the country, corresponding with a major military base, state capital, or larger city.

“For obvious reasons, we’ll remove anyone connected to law enforcement or the military from the list,” said Graves.

About thirty names disappeared from the left side of the screen, their red dots vanishing with them.

“We went through the rest of the names and disqualified anyone with a sensitive or an on-call position in state or federal government, along with anyone at a high-enough level in that we might be running an outsize risk by grabbing them. Anyone protected for sure.”

The list dropped to less than twenty names.

“That doesn’t leave us a lot to work with,” said Berg.

“Even less if we want to avoid five-day car rides,” said Graves, clicking his mouse and eliminating everyone west of the Rockies.

Twelve names remained.

“We may as well focus on opportunities within easy or easier driving distance of the Ozarks,” said Rich.

“That leaves us with Susan Belker. Secretary of state for Missouri,” said Graves.

“Too high profile,” said Rich.

“Harrison Jeffries. Deputy chief of staff to the attorney general in Illinois?” said Graves.

“That’s a possibility.”

“Or William Barber, the supervising deputy attorney general for the litigation division in Indiana?” said Graves.

“Let’s look at Barber’s profile,” said Rich.

“These seem like low-profile jobs for Russian sleeper agents,” said Scott.

“State-level secretary of state is a stepping-stone toward governor, which can launch a national political career,” said Berg. “Deputy chief of staff to the AG puts you in a position to run for AG, and failing that, an appointment to the state supreme court or US district court. The sky’s the limit from there. Politics. Higher courts. Same with a supervising deputy attorney general position. Governor. AG. Courts. Politics. These are solid roles.”

Barber’s face appeared on the screen.

“William Barber. Forty-four years of age. Married to Stacy Barber. Same age. She works as an IT specialist at Defenders in Indianapolis. That’s an ADT subsidiary.”

“As in the home security company?” asked Devin.

“Yes. ADT bought them out a few years ago,” said Gupta. “That’s actually good news. We have some regularly updated, custom hack kits for ADT systems. We can shut it down so it’ll look like it’s still working.”

“That’s a disturbing thought,” said Marnie.

“Just a little,” said Devin.

Graves continued. “They have two children, David and Melissa. Sixteen and fifteen years old, respectively. All-American family.”

“That’s how it’s supposed to look,” said Berg. “What do you think, Rich?”