The Firebird

I need to go underground until I can sort this all out. Can you put me up some place? And, I will need a gun." Ben no longer felt a need for a gun, but he knew that Carlos loved theatrics and responded best when adrenaline was flowing.

"I have just the place for you. The house where you interrogated Tomas. It is a safe location where I have people who can keep an eye out for you."

"That sounds good. I also need to set up a diversion to take attention away from me in this area." Ben handed Carlos his driver's license, his social security card, his passport and his plane ticket for his return trip to Champaign. "Have someone use this ticket under my name. You will need to replace some pictures. They don't have to go all the way to Champaign. They can go to Atlanta and fly back from there. Get someone about my size and have him wear these." Ben handed Carlos his straw hat and sunglasses.

"Isn't that a bit paranoid, George?"

"Look! I'm alive. I plan to stay that way and complete my mission."

Ben, a career spy, comes out of retirement to help his country. He's a bit eccentric—even his cover identities have cover identities—but all his caution has kept him alive. Can Ben uncover a plot in Columbia before the death toll rises? A fast paced novella full of intrigue and espionage.