Chapter 20 “Mr. President?” Brian Handly said, holding up an old-fashioned red phone receiver. “General Yakuzee from NORAD is on the hotline.” “Who?” “General Yakuzee. He’s the commander of NORAD.” “Oh,” Atkins said reaching for the phone. “Right.” He held the phone receiver up to his ear. “Yes, … Read More
Behind them, El Gato Feo and Generalissimo Montoya ran out into the courtyard followed by a squad of soldiers. “Get them! Get them!” He shouted, pointing down the dusty road. The dust was so great by this time that the guards up on the wall couldn’t see the banana … Read More
Chapter 19 Juan Martinez waited until most of the guards were out of the sleeping area before he leaned over to Father Perrera’s ear. “Wait here,” he whispered. “I’m going to see how many guards are left.” Father Perrera nodded silently and crossed himself, bringing both hands up into … Read More
Linda sat up straight and sighed, shuddering and she wiped her eyes. “Okay,” she said. “But, don’t take too long at it.” She pointed at the fuel gauges. “We’re running out of time.” She increased the throttles and pulled back on the stick. “Until you do – I want to … Read More
Dr. Markles looked around. Several of the passengers near the door were bleeding from various wounds. She turned to the nurse John Weston who was just finishing up the dressings to Hector’s burns and frostbites. She pulled him aside. “Come here a minute,” she said. “Where do you work?” “At … Read More