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TERROR BLOODLINE Series Book 1




CROSSFIRE  Book #1 


Terror Bloodline Series

Featuring Ex-CIA Agent, Jon Bradley


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CHAPTER FOUR (continuation)

TERROR BLOODLINE Series Book 1




CROSSFIRE  Book #1 


Terror Bloodline Series

Featuring Ex-CIA Agent, Jon Bradley


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XJZ8YT2


By Paul Rodricks

Available now on AMAZON


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5-Star Review: "The novel is multidimensional. There are several plot elements working simultaneously that the author handles with skill. The murder of his friend and the personal relationship between Jon and his lady friend, a rape victim, add depth to the novel. The story shifts between the current investigation and his previous, very dangerous, actions in Lebanon as a CIA operative."

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                                  BEIRUT, Lebanon - 1993  
                                      American Embassy  


Robert Armstrong left Beirut two weeks later. Salim said his final goodbye to him at a farewell dinner at the Beirut’s Strand CafĂ©. He would next rotate between Kuwait and Dubai.

Jonathan Bradley plunged into his work.  It was April in Lebanon, when the day was warm and dry and the evenings long and cools at 19–25°C.

Through his links with agent Salim, they were able to prevent the kidnapping of his Station Chief, Richard Darwin, by a last minute change of the venue of his meeting with Wilson Macleod, the Head of the American University. Both escaped possibe assassination by a rebel Phlangist  group.

    Another instance was that Salim’s advance intelligence information about the possible suicide attack by two Jihadists from a Hamas group of militants on the British Consulate building.  

First, the Jihadists plotted to fire a stinger missile blasting through the entrance checkpoint and immediately follow up by ramming an explosive-laden vehicle deep into the main entrance. 

MI6 agents from the British Embassy coordinated with the Lebanese Security Forces to foil the planned attack.

On route to their target, the Jihadists unexpectedly found the roundabout barricaded by heavy construction machinery vehicles. 

As they slowed down, two cars on either side of the road overtook them.  Then two more came up from behind.  Before they could judge the situation and react, both terrorists were shot dead whilst seated inside the moving car.

    There were dangerous places to be avoided in Beirut and Lebanon, particularly by the American and European nationals, such as the city of Tripoli and the Hezbollah controlled Valley, parts of south Beirut and northern Lebanon, and areas bordering Syria. There was often cross-border firing and air-strikes by the Syrians.

Rockets continued to be fired from southern Lebanon into northern Israel increasing the conflicts in the Gaza West Bank, between the Hamas and Israel, while the latter retaliated by air strikes and occupying the Palestine territory.

Actually, Jonathan Bradley found that no place was really safe in Beirut, or for that matter in Lebanon.  Public demonstrations, sudden roadblocks, kidnappings, car bombings, frequent armed clashes between militants, targeting particular individuals or venues, settling family and sectarian disputes by violence, often at the cost of the innocent lives of the bystanders. This had become the way of a normal life for the people of this region.

Jonathan Bradley lived and operated under such unpredictable conditions until his rotation to Saudi Arabia, to complete his next tour there. 

Finally back again in Beirut, where he was put in charge of tracking down an elusive international arms trader, an alleged undercover Hezbollah terrorist, who masterminded terror strikes and suicide bombings both in Lebanon and abroad.

This last tour in Beirut almost ending his active career with the CIA, would entail crossing a deceptive path, also involving the Mossad spy network, by challenging his wits to undo the strands woven by the femme fatale MI6 operative, Claire O’Neal, and the deviously charming Lebanese Christian warlord.


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CHAPTER FOUR (continuation)

TERROR BLOODLINE Series Book 1



CROSSFIRE  Book #1 


Terror Bloodline Series

Featuring Ex-CIA Agent, Jon Bradley



By Paul Rodricks


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# Suspense #Adventure 

#Crime  #Mystery

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                                  BEIRUT, Lebanon - 1993  
                                      American Embassy  


Salim Khalaf (his alias), a handsome Lebanese, about 5.7” curly-haired, dressed in a green polo-shirt and blue jeans, was already sitting at one of the tables before the American case officers reached there. 

He appeared slightly apprehensive and tensed, watching them approach him, while intently observing the tall figure of Jonathan.  But Robert’s friendly hug and Bradley’s open, warm disposition put him at ease, as they both shook hands like old friends. 

“So, Thomas (Robert’s alias),” Salim spoke with the Lebanese Arabic accent, “is this Marc (Jonathan’s alias), who you said will be taking over from you? I hope he is as good as you are.” 

“Not to worry, Salim.  You’ll be alright. He will handle things right, just the way it’s between us now.” 

Bradley had studied in-depth Salim’s personal biography appearing in his dossier, and Armstrong’s personal evaluation about his agent, including summaries of intelligence reports coming from this source. 

“I assure you of that, Salim,” Jonathan said quickly, “And I can already see that we have got on to a good start.” 

“I am glad to hear that, Marc” Salim was smiling, apparently his initial apprehensions cast aside. 

“Now how about celebrating?  Arak, Italian wine or Champagne, Salim?”  Robert offered to lighten the environment. 

“Why not Champagne, Thomas?” And you, Marc?”

“Champagne would be just fine.” 

They carried on a small talk about the present political situation in Beirut while they had their drinks over the dinner course.  

There was no serious discussion about their covert operation at this meeting, since they would meet again before Jon took control of the agent. 

Salim was one of their important assets for he worked undercover for 'MOKAFAHA' and was able to access crucial intelligence from inside his Anti-Terrorism Unit and deliver information and communicate warnings on the activities of the warring factions of the PLF, Hamas, Hezbollah and the other Islamic-Jihadist groups operating in Lebanon.

He was a willing target for recruitment and had been cultivated over a period of two years by Robert. More than monetary benefits, Salim sought a better life for himself and his small family in the USA. The discreet arrangement being that over a period of time, the Embassy would provide the U.S.A. immigration papers for his family to leave first and he would join them later.

It was, however, agreed between them to maintain the existing locations of the two “dead drops” for their clandestine communication.

The next meeting of a more clandestine nature would be at the safe-house, and they set up a date for it. 

Moments before they parted, Jonathan passed on a U.S.A. travel brochure over to Salim, quietly saying, “Compliments from Langley.”

Salim appeared cheerful, nodding his thanks, glanced at the picturesque booklet and transferred it to his trouser pocket. Afterward, he watched the two Americans leave the restaurant.

Over the next two years, besides cultivating one “walk-in” into a useful intelligence source, and a high profile “agent” from the Lebanese Christian Phalangists Political party, Bradley conducted and took part in covert field operations thwarting plots against the Embassy in Lebanon and even venturing into Damascus, to release western relief workers taken hostages by Syrian rebels.


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By Paul Rodricks


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# Suspense #Adventure 

#Crime  #Mystery


Reviews: 


"The fact that it is the first of three books makes Crossfire all that more compelling plus it's a fun to read. Paul POV shifts from telling a story to the illusion of real time which creates a healthy tension throughout. One of the finer elements in the book that helps make it authentic is the authors knowledge of the geo areas where the story takes place."


"The novel is multidimensional. There are several plot elements working simultaneously that the author handles with skill. The murder of his friend and the personal relationship between Jon and his lady friend, a rape victim, add depth to the novel. The story shifts between the current investigation and his previous, very dangerous, actions in Lebanon as a CIA operative."


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                                  BEIRUT, Lebanon - 1993  
                                      American Embassy   

It was 20 minutes later that they arrived at the Embassy building, without any further untoward incident.  There, he first met with Richard Darwin, the Beirut Station Chief and the Deputy Station Chief, Ignatius Brasconi. 

“Welcome to Beirut, Jonathan Bradley. I believe you have had your first taste of what the normal life is like in this unpredictable city,” Richard said to him lightly, watching Bradley with keen interest, as they shook hands. 

The Station Chief, Jonathan observed, was in his early fifties, of medium built, gray-black thinning hair, and sharp light blue eyes – his trained body language showing the outward signs of a man of ease, behind his hard interior.  

Darwin was the longest-serving Station Chief in this strife-torn city and had seen it all.  He was held in esteem for his interrogation skills. 

“Yes, Sir.  But not unlike what we have been instructed about and told to expect.” 

“You will experience a lot worse once on the job, Jonathan.” 

Then turning to Brasconi, the station chief said, “Ignatius has been with me for a while longer than the other Agents. He will introduce you to the other Staff and brief you about your immediate assignment.  You are taking over from the outgoing Case Officer, Robert Armstrong.  You already know that?”

“I have been so briefed, Mr. Darwin.” Bradley answered.  He glanced at the brown folder with his name written on it, containing his dossier, lying atop his superior’s desk.

“Good.  We meet every morning at 8.30 AM in the conference room, unless you are involved in a covert field operation, which would keep you away from reporting personally.  In that case, I would need you to submit the daily reports at the earliest you are able to.  Meantime, you will stay in touch on the phone with Brasconi here and keep him informed,” he paused to continue, “In the event of any emergency, you will have direct phone-line access to me and Ignatius, and next to the PRO and our Secretaries.

“As for your duties, you will be briefed and instructed by the outgoing Case Officer & PRO, Robert Armstrong.  You will relieve him after he has brought you up-to-date and you have had the turnover meetings with his contact-agents and possibly the cold-meetings to re-connect with past agents.” 

“I understand that, Sir”.

“I am sure, you do. Once again, welcome aboard, Jonathan.”  He extended his hand to Bradley, which the latter took, and later left the Station Chief’s office. 

Following the afternoon work break, he was introduced to the Embassy staff consisting of several Cover Officers like himself, the Secretaries, Cryptographers and Clerks, all the individuals he would be interacting with. 

Later, Bradley was shown to his living quarters in the Embassy housing compound where the rest of the American staff also lived, some with their wives and children.

Next morning, Bradley went to Robert Armstrong’s office room on the fifth floor of the Embassy building to begin his first day as the CIA operative in Beirut. 

The outgoing agent, aged about 47 years, with regular and distinct features, looking tanned and displaying an amicable nature, was temporarily assigned to PRO duties as he was being rotated out until his next posting.  

During the first week, Jonathan went through the files – personal dossiers, case documents, intelligence records and contact--reports, photos, pictures and notes concerning the relevant case-studies and the individuals he would be handling or trying to establish contact with.  

One of the cases meant interacting with the MI6, the British Intelligence Agency. 

He used some of his free time in making the acquaintance of the local staff recruited by the Embassy such as, the consular secretaries, clerks and others handling the U.S.A. travel and visa requirements of the Lebanese people. 

In a few months, Jon Bradley would be befriending the beautiful young Christian Lebanese Secretary, Brigitte Fawzi, working in the consular section, a twenty-five year old single woman, fluent in French and English. 

Their intense relationship would last until the end of his second tour in Beirut, ending under unexpected and tragic circumstances.

As a Case Officer, Bradley’s most difficult task was to recruit a local person as his agent and afterwards to control him or her.  Some came in willingly, including the frequent walk-ins, while most had to be worked over or coerced or seduced.  But, in every case, he had to make sure that the source had a genuine reason for coming over.  Both the case officer and the agent knew each other by their code names or aliases only, to safeguard their personal safety and the disclosure of the intelligence operation. 

To familiarize Bradley with his outdoor routine, Armstrong started taking him to the usual haunts in downtown Beirut, the Hamra Street in Ras Beirut, the Gemmayze street, the Corniche and other places, visiting the popular hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, art galleries, sports and  beach clubs. 

These locations were frequented by all levels of diplomats, journalists, reporters, spies, informants, undercover terrorists and the like for their morsel of stories, information, disinformation, gossip and self-indulgence. 

Finally, it was time for Armstrong to make his first turnover of an important agent to Jonathan.  

The three of them met over dinner at the Bedford Hotel situated close to American University of Beirut, Pigeon Rocks.


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