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Chapters (72)
  1. TITLE PAGE
  2. COPYRIGHT PAGE
  3. DEDICATION
  4. CONTENTS
  5. PROLOGUE
  6. PART I
  7. CHAPTER 1
  8. CHAPTER 2
  9. CHAPTER 3
  10. CHAPTER 4
  11. CHAPTER 5
  12. CHAPTER 6
  13. CHAPTER 7
  14. PART II
  15. CHAPTER 8
  16. CHAPTER 9
  17. CHAPTER 10
  18. CHAPTER 11
  19. CHAPTER 12
  20. CHAPTER 13
  21. CHAPTER 14
  22. CHAPTER 15
  23. CHAPTER 16
  24. CHAPTER 17
  25. CHAPTER 18
  26. PART III
  27. CHAPTER 19
  28. CHAPTER 20
  29. CHAPTER 21
  30. CHAPTER 22
  31. CHAPTER 23
  32. CHAPTER 24
  33. CHAPTER 25
  34. CHAPTER 26
  35. CHAPTER 27
  36. CHAPTER 28
  37. CHAPTER 29
  38. CHAPTER 30
  39. CHAPTER 31
  40. PART IV
  41. CHAPTER 32
  42. CHAPTER 33
  43. CHAPTER 34
  44. CHAPTER 35
  45. CHAPTER 36
  46. CHAPTER 37
  47. CHAPTER 38
  48. CHAPTER 39
  49. CHAPTER 40
  50. CHAPTER 41
  51. PART V
  52. CHAPTER 42
  53. CHAPTER 43
  54. CHAPTER 44
  55. CHAPTER 45
  56. CHAPTER 46
  57. CHAPTER 47
  58. CHAPTER 48
  59. CHAPTER 49
  60. CHAPTER 50
  61. CHAPTER 51
  62. CHAPTER 52
  63. CHAPTER 53
  64. CHAPTER 54
  65. CHAPTER 55
  66. CHAPTER 56
  67. PART VI
  68. CHAPTER 57
  69. CHAPTER 58
  70. CHAPTER 59
  71. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  72. ABOUT THE AUTHOR

“Just trying to get a handle on what we’re walking into tonight,” said Marnie. “And no—I’m not going to wait on the boat. We all need to see the camp for ourselves. The more witnesses the better.”

“This is a reconnaissance-only mission,” said Rich. “But we’re going to push the envelope. I want to get as deep into that camp as possible before turning back. We’ll be using rifle-mounted, high-definition, zoomable video cameras to record the operation. They’ll be on from start to finish. Anything you point your rifle at will be recorded for further analysis.”

“I assume they’re night vision capable?” said Devin.

“It’s a commercial hunting camera, which works differently than standard military night vision. The advantage of this system is that the camera adjusts for light conditions. A straight-up night vision rig would flare out if you entered a lighted room or caught a flashlight.”

“How far do you intend to push the envelope?” asked Devin.

“Depends on what we find, and the level of activity,” said Rich. “If possible, I’d like to take a look inside the larger structures, if any exist. Just the presence of the camp, linked to the evidence your mother collected, should be enough to generate some high-level interest. If we can snap pictures of Joseph Stalin plastered all over the walls in some kind of gathering hall, even better. Pictures of camp attendees that can be linked to the profiles Helen generated, or other key people in key technology, industry, or infrastructure positions? Priceless.”

“Rules of engagement?” asked Devin.

“We’ll go over all of that during the final mission briefing,” said Rich. “Anyone up for a swim?”

“After you answer the question,” said Devin. “Bottom line ROE.”

“This is not an offensive operation. We only fire in self-defense. So, if someone fires at us, we return fire. If someone points a weapon at us, we’ll fire first,” said Rich. “If we’re discovered, and have to beat a hasty retreat, we will consider anyone standing between the team and our boats as an immediate lethal threat. Does that sound about right?”

Marnie nodded. “Sounds uncomplicated—which is more important.”

“Exactly,” said Rich. “Things tend to get complicated enough on these missions without our help. We strive to simplify where we can.”

“Good,” said Devin. “Because something tells me tonight is going to be anything but straightforward.”

PART V

PART V

CHAPTER 42

CHAPTER 42