“It would seem so,” Agent Gamble replied. “We must stop it.”
Loni suddenly spoke. “What about Dr. Thorne?” A redheaded woman who had claimed to work for a museum had employed Banyon and Loni to help find the book. She had finally collected it from the Japanese by using diplomatic cover. She and the book then disappeared, only to resurface as an aid to Homeland Security.
“Yes, she liked you Loni,” Gamble joked.
“It was more like terrorized me,” she said. “She couldn’t keep her hands off me.”
“She was forced on the FBI by Homeland Security. She has been involved in other cases with the same results.”
“Why did you say we must stop it?” inquired Banyon. “You’re part of the system.”
“Under our charter, we are separate. We are required to assist Homeland Security, but we’re not part of it. My director and a few of us are very concerned. Homeland Security steps in whenever they want and takes over our cases. They recruit from all the agencies and recruit only the most conservative, aggressive agents. They never pass information back to anyone. They’ve even made people disappear. Sound familiar?”
“My God,” Banyon muttered.
“You know,” Agent Gamble continued, “you and Loni are on the ‘to watch’ list as possible subversives. They’ve bugged your new computers, your office, and your home. But don’t you worry. The FBI has debugged your home.”
“But…” it was as far as Banyon got before Loni exploded.
“Those bastards! We’re loyal Americans. I want to get my guns. Let’s get them all. We need to stop this insanity.”
“Loni, the Homeland Security program is not bad. It is much needed. But there are a few bad people in the system. They need to go.”
Banyon interrupted. “What about the president? Can’t he do something about this?”
“Well, ole buddy, he’s on the ‘watch list,’ too.”
“But Greg,” a suddenly friendlier Banyon said, “what can Loni and I do?”
“Read the book I’ve put on your desk. I’m aware of your special talents. Then call me to set up another meeting.” He got up and ambled out the door.
About The Author
Gerald J Kubicki currently has 12 dubious books in print. The books follow the continued adventures of Colton Banyon and his team of unique characters.
Gerald started writing fiction novels after a long career as a successful businessman. He has traveled the world and is an avid history buff. His writings contain large amounts of actual historical events and real places woven into the plots.
He currently resides in Las Vegas.
You can find out more about this author by visiting his website.
www.geraldjkubickibooks.com
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