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In Chapter Twenty-Four, Slaton and Mordechai drive through a snowy landscape, arriving in the town of Mistelbach, where they stop at a café for a late-night meal. Slaton remains vigilant, choosing a discreet corner table while Mordechai, still recovering from being restrained, orders food. The tension between them is palpable as Slaton questions Mordechai about the message he sent, which Slaton claims was altered to instruct him to kill Mordechai in exchange for the return of his family. Mordechai is…-
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The chapter opens with Boutros and his crew aboard the *Albatross*, a fishing boat procured for a covert mission. The initial moments at sea are marked by tentative adjustments, as Boutros familiarizes himself with the vessel’s operations under the guidance of Choe, the Korean fisherman who delivered the boat. The crew settles into their roles, with some below deck and others observing the stark, cold seascape. Boutros questions Choe about the boat’s capabilities, including speed and navigation…
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The chapter opens with David Slaton confronting a man tied to a tree, Paul Mordechai, who claims to have sent Slaton a message. Mordechai reveals his background as a former Mossad technician and head of the Technology Department, explaining how he was forced out after hacking into high-level emails to expose cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Slaton recognizes Mordechai from a past mission and listens as Mordechai recounts his subsequent transfer to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna,…
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The chapter opens with a reflection on the diversity of harbors worldwide, from the opulent megayachts of Monaco to the rudimentary fishing coves of Africa and Indochina. Kasim Boutros observes a modest, weather-beaten harbor in a remote village, where the fishing fleet appears worn but functional. The docks and sheds exude a sense of enduring utility, infused with the salty aroma of the sea. Boutros, accompanied by Park, Choe, and a technician, surveys the scene, noting the villagers' subdued demeanor—a…
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The chapter "Twenty-One" follows Slaton, a trained operative, as he drives through the wooded outskirts of Vienna with a kidnapped man confined in his trunk. The captive, bound and gagged, experiences intense fear and disorientation as Slaton deliberately exacerbates his discomfort with erratic driving and prolonged silence. Slaton navigates using memorized landmarks, his focus sharpened by the urgency of his mission. The prisoner’s cryptic statement—"I knew you would come"—haunts Slaton, suggesting…
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The chapter "Nineteen" opens with a high-stakes chase as Slaton pursues a swift target through a wooded glade. Despite his determination, Slaton struggles to keep up, comparing himself to a lion chasing a gazelle. The dense, dark forest presents obstacles like rotted logs and low-hanging branches, but Slaton pushes forward, knowing failure isn’t an option. His quarry’s speed and agility make the pursuit grueling, yet Slaton closes the gap just as they near the edge of the woods, setting the stage for a…
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The chapter opens with Boutros waking before dawn in a cold, spartan cottage in North Korea, longing for the modest comforts of his past in war-torn Syria. He and his team, including Rafiq and a local fisherman named Choe, have spent the night reviewing mission details, facing challenges like language barriers with Korean nautical charts and technical diagrams. Boutros is impatient to move forward, and after a tense interaction with Choe, the group prepares for their mission, relying on the fisherman’s…
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The chapter "Seventeen" depicts a tense and brutal confrontation between Slaton and three adversaries. The third opponent proves the most challenging, engaging Slaton in a fierce hand-to-hand struggle after Slaton neutralizes the first two. Despite the darkness and the wrestler's skill, Slaton eventually overpowers him by using a rock to deliver fatal blows. The fight leaves Slaton exhausted but victorious, though he reflects on the narrow margin of success and vows to avoid such close calls in the future.…
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The chapter opens with a tense scene in a cold Viennese park, where a thin, bespectacled man with unkempt hair waits anxiously for a clandestine meeting. He checks his phone repeatedly, unsure if his contact will arrive, and reflects on his lack of training for such encounters. The atmosphere is fraught with uncertainty as he questions how long to wait and whether he’s being watched. His discomfort is palpable, heightened by the isolation and the unfamiliarity of field operations, despite his theoretical…
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The chapter opens with Slaton, a meticulous and weary operative, preparing for a critical mission in Vienna. He carefully wraps a weapon in festive gift paper, disguising it as an innocuous package, and departs his gasthaus by taxi to avoid drawing attention. His destination is the Donauturm, a towering landmark near the Danube, where he plans to execute a covert operation. As he navigates the city’s dimly lit parks and bridges, Slaton remains hyperaware of his surroundings, noting the sparse nighttime…
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