Game Changer by Douglas E. Richards

Author:Douglas E. Richards
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Paragon Press
Published: 2016-04-26T23:00:00+00:00

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A life-sized 3-D image of the face of Daniel Eisen hung across from Dmitri Kovonov, at a distance software indicated would have been a comfortable degree of separation if both men were actually together. Eisen was Kovonov’s most trusted lieutenant, a man who had proven himself over and over again in the short time they had been working closely together. He was bald, short, and lithe, but had the wiry strength of a rock climber and was expert in weapons, tactics, and multiple forms of hand-to-hand combat.

“We landed at O’Hare about an hour ago,” said Eisen in Hebrew, sounding understandably tired, “and we’re in the hotel awaiting your instructions. I take it you had no trouble getting the virus from Dr. Acosta?”

Kovonov displayed a wolfish grin. “No. You might even say it was a pleasure. She’s just attractive enough to arouse genuine . . . interest.”

“What would you have done if not? A blue pill?”

“Yes,” said Kovonov in amusement. “Along with closing my eyes and thinking of someone else.”

Eisen laughed.

“I want the two of you to fly to Connecticut as soon as you can,” said Kovonov, his smile vanishing. “I’ve found a group that should be perfect for our needs. It’s called the Danbury Evangelical Fellowship. Turns out twenty members are on the first day of a week-long bible study retreat. They’ve helpfully put the details online. They’re at an isolated campground inside something called Cockaponset State Forest.”

“We’ll familiarize ourselves with the group and the retreat on the plane,” said Eisen.

“Good. I want you to fly into Bradley International in Hartford. I’ll arrange to have a hired gun meet you there.”

Eisen looked confused. “With all due respect, Dmitri, we can handle this ourselves.”

“Don’t be an idiot! You’re better than that. Yes, you can handle the operation yourselves. But where are you planning to get supplies and weaponry, Chicago? Just put some submachine guns in a carry-on bag while you fly the friendly skies of United fucking Airlines?”

Eisen’s face remained impassive, taking this reprimand in stride.

“The man who meets you—in Hartford, Connecticut,” continued Kovonov, “will have weaponry, night-vision equipment, electronics—everything we’ll need. After he makes the transfer he’ll be out of the picture.”

“Of course,” said Eisen.

“After that get to Cockaponset Forest and make your way to where these Danbury evangelicals are lodging. I need a full reconnaissance of physical structures, sleeping quarters, mess hall, and the entire area. Make sure we’ll be able to easily disrupt all cell and Internet coverage. Get a feel for possible routines and if any of them had military training before they were, um . . . born again. Most importantly, set up surveillance and physical obstacles so we can minimize the chances of getting unwanted company.”

“We’ll see to it, sir.”

“Last thing, Daniel. You know the kind of impact this virus will have on the world. There will be no going back. I just want to be certain you’re still with me. Still willing to make such a profound, permanent change. You aren’t going to have second thoughts about this, right?”

Eisen shook his head adamantly.

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