Lethal Savage by Dave Edlund

Author:Dave Edlund [Edlund, Dave]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: political thriller;international thriller;espionage;government conspiracy;bioterrorism;domestic terrorism;conflict;clive cussler;tom clancy;steve berry;james rollins;lee child;jon land;dirk pit;brad thor;brad taylor;caitlin strong;sigma series;jack ryan;united states;military;global conflict;action;thriller;suspense;peter savage;dave edlund;novel;fiction;oregon;high desert
ISBN: 9781611533149
Publisher: Light Messages Publishing
Published: 2019-05-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 28

Eugene, Oregon

March 28

In a rundown warehouse on the southwest side of Eugene, Darnell Price sat on a rickety cot in a dark room. At one time, the room was a large supply closet, with a floor drain and faucet that still worked. But only cold water came out of the tap, and it was a disgusting shade of brown. The bucket in the corner served as the toilet, and the plywood cap did little to hold back the stench. Darnell figured conditions would get revolting in short order if he was kept here very long.

There were no windows, and an overhead fluorescent light was always on. The door creaked open, and Roger Corbett entered. A pistol was holstered on his hip.

Corbett noticed Darnell’s eyes dart to the weapon. “Don’t even think about it. No one will hear a gunshot inside here. If you cooperate, you can still live a long and happy life. If you don’t… well, use your imagination.”

“What do you want?”

“Good question.” Corbett produced a folder with a pen clipped to the outside and laid it on the man’s lap. “It’s a letter. I want you to sign it.”

Darnell read the letter. “I won’t appoint you as GM!”

“Acting general manager. It’s only temporary, until you are able to return to work.”

“I’m able to work now.”

Corbett shrugged. “That could change quickly. I’m trying to be reasonable. But the choice is yours.”

“What do you want with my company?”

“Dr. Ming has made this request. I’m just following orders.”

He tossed the folder onto the cot. “I won’t sign it.”

Corbett drew the pistol. Darnell knew little about guns, and all that mattered now was that this gun, pointed at his legs, looked very big and very dangerous.

“This is a SIG Sauer 9mm. A very reliable and deadly weapon. A favorite of armed forces and the police,” Corbett explained. “I will start at your ankle, and then go to your knee. The pain will be unimaginably excruciating. I’ve seen really tough men curl up and cry like a baby when shot in the knee. It won’t kill you, but you’ll probably never walk again.”

Darnell knew he had no choice. “Okay. You win.” Reluctantly, he signed the document and closed the folder. Corbett snatched it away.

“Now, tell me the password for your phone.”

“Why do you want my phone?”

Corbett rasied his brows in an exaggerated expression. “Because I need to check your messages and call log to be certain you are not withholding any important information.”

A beaten man, Darnell complied.

“Very good, Mr. Price. You have been most helpful.”

“How long are you going to keep me here?”

“That question is above my pay grade. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to see a certain notary and have your signature authenticated.”

“You can’t do that.”

“I have your driver’s license, and you’d be surprised what some people will do for a modest amount of money.”

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Peter awoke in his room at the Hilton in downtown Eugene. After a quick shower, he dressed and checked out. He had phoned Kate the previous afternoon and asked if she would stay at his place and take care of Diesel for the night.

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