The Messenger by Kennedy J. Robert

Author:Kennedy, J. Robert [Kennedy, J. Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Action & Adventure
Amazon: B095W8BXH2
Goodreads: 58210763
Publisher: UnderMill Press
Published: 2021-06-28T07:00:00+00:00

Kane climbed into their SUV and started the engine as Mo closed the passenger side door. “Did you plant the bugs?”

Mo nodded. “Yeah, I put the listener behind the table he was charging his phone on, and luckily I found the right battery in your satchel.” He patted it, still sitting on his lap. “You’ve got quite the selection in here.”

Kane grinned. “Who knew being a Boy Scout would pay off in my line of work.”

Mo’s eyes narrowed but Kane silenced any question with a wave, instead pressing a combination of buttons on the vehicle’s radio. A static-laden transmission began with a bang, then a yelp, then some cursing. He glanced at Mo who shrugged but remained silent as Kane pulled out his laptop, making sure the transmission was being recorded and relayed to Langley. There was a clattering sound, then a phone dialed.

Kane switched the audio over to the phone tap so they could hear both sides of the conversation. He checked the laptop, the number that had been dialed displayed. He sent a quick message to Langley, indicating for them to trace the phone and run voice recognition against the call. If they were lucky, Echelon might have monitored other calls made from this number that could lead them somewhere useful.

The call was finally answered. “Hello?”

“Hi, this is Firash.”

“Who?”

“Firash from Cheyabi. We had some dealings last month.”

There was a pause. “How did you get this number? I told you we would never see each other again unless you betrayed me.”

Kane smiled. This was definitely the coordinator on the ground.

“Forget that,” said Firash. “The Americans were just here.”

Another pause. “What do you mean by Americans?”

“An American and his translator were just here. They lied to me about selling me something that would cover all my repair costs for what I bought, and then when I let them inside, they attacked me immediately, tied me to a chair, and kept beating on me.”

Kane and Mo exchanged bemused glances.

“I didn’t tell them anything, I swear, but I think they know who you are. They showed me a photo of you!”

Kane chuckled. This guy was good, slickly laying down a line of bullshit that just might cover his ass.

“And what did you say?”

“I said nothing! I said I didn’t recognize you! I’m not a fool! But when they were leaving, the American said he would make it known that I did cooperate. But I didn’t, I swear!”

“You are a fool. I told you when you were paid to tell no one about this, to forget it ever happened. Yet not only did you keep my phone number, you’ve now called it. Stay where you are. Someone will be there tonight to discuss what happens next.”

“I understand.”

The call ended and Kane switched the audio over to the bug Mo had planted behind the table. Firash was muttering incoherently, then finally exclaimed, “The new truck!”

Kane glanced over at one of the most unreliable motor vehicles on the road while footfalls faded and grew louder as Firash rushed around his home.

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