The IX by Andrew P Weston

Author:Andrew P Weston [Weston, Andrew P]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: action adventure, Military, Thriller
ISBN: 9780986414008
Amazon: 098641400X
Barnesnoble: 098641400X
Publisher: Perseid Press
Published: 2015-01-26T08:00:00+00:00

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“Are you sure you want to do this?” Mac asked, for the third time. “Because if you do, there’s no going back.”

He skimmed through the details of the latest evaluation report on the man before him one more time. “You’ve attended twice the number of training sessions of any other civilian here. Managed to qualify in not one but two close quarter battle theaters, and have achieved an above average pass for pistols, medium range machine guns, and immediate action drills. What interests me is the fact that your long range marksmanship has been assessed as outstanding. That’s impressive by any standards.”

Bob Neville had the decency to look embarrassed. “I’ve been working hard,” he mumbled, “and although I’ll always be a scientist, first and foremost, I want to be enough of a man to make a difference.”

He stepped forward and placed a set of dog tags on the table between them. Mac knew them well. The words PO988453K COLLINS D. – B POS – C of E were etched into the hard resin of both discs.

Well, well, well. Looks like he’s grown a pair. “So, you think you’re too good to be a soldier, do you?”

“No, not at all,” Bob replied defensively, “I’m just aware of my limitations. Both you and I know I’m no warrior. I never will be, but at least now I can make a valid contribution.”

Mac studied the man before him. Yes, I believe you can. “They say a volunteer is worth ten pressed men. And when that volunteer is properly motivated, he’s worth double. You may regret your decision in the future, especially with what we’ve got coming up. Nevertheless, congratulations. You’re in.”

“Eh? That’s it?”

“Oh yes. Be they military or civilian, I have complete autonomy as to who gets to be on my team. And your ass, dear man, now belongs to me.”

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