Line Break! Coming in 2018 The fifth installment of the Roman Lee Series

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John Bentley watched as Trey flipped on the faucet next to him only choosing to make eye contact in the mirror rather looking directly at him.

"Just received my email from HR.  Didn't have the balls to tell me yourself did you.  Probably much too busy."

The water was running while neither spoke still holding their position in the mirror.  Trey Walker continued berating him.

"So what's the view like these days?"

"View?"

"Sebastian Conroy's colon because you have moved far passed his asshole.  A group of us are considering a suit against the company including you."

"For?"

"You're an arrogant prick.  I could at least tolerate you before the procedure, not now.  This practice of hiring employees with enhanced capabilities puts the rest of us at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to promotional opportunity and advancement.  It's probably going to be a landmark case setting a precedent when it lands before the Supreme Court.  The silver lining is that you and Conroy will burn through loads of cash defending yourselves.  I'll sign on somewhere that's a little more human friendly."

John Bentley's pupils dilated unevenly to the shock of Trey Walker as he never blinked, not once.  His voice also changed a bit as he spoke.

"The proprietary information that you downloaded onto the flash drive located on your key ring should remain on the premises, Trey.  If it is found in your possession after you leave then the status of your separation from the company changes.  The severance package will be rescinded and we will prosecute.  I believe you can find the language in your employee manual regarding the security of corporate information.

"Fuck you freak! You and Conroy both."

Trey shook his dripping hands splashing the mirror with streaks of liquid not bothering to dry off as he stormed out of the lavatory into the hallway.

Water continued to flow from the faucet in front of John Bentley as his vision became evenly clear once more.  Looking down at the sink his hands looked like shrunken red prunes as hot water ran over them while his reflection was now somewhat altered by the addition of condensation.  His skin burned suddenly as he pulled away from the source of discomfort reaching for the automatic paper towel dispenser.

John Bentley had been in the men's lavatory for nearly twenty-five minutes yet could scarcely remember what had brought him there in the first place.

Brethren of Liberty 2017 The fourth installment

An explosion shatters office windows of the Robert F. Corrigan building in downtown Kirkwood during lunch hour. Minutes later a static filled radio call goes out beckoning any available units. As Roman Lee speeds towards the billowing smoke along with Lonnie Temple a second blast renders them unconscious.  The Brethren of Liberty have been plotting in the shadows for years.  A successful assassination of a Supreme Court Justice on the streets of Georgetown have parlayed into this recent demonstration of power and reach for the growing faithful bent on a Revolution.  Twelve- year old Simon Baxter is the only one who can identify the lone triggerman responsible for detonating the hellish devices.  Roman Lee must now protect his witness at all costs as he attempts to take down the largest domestic terror threat in United States history.

L-I-N-E B-R-E-AK COMING SOON! 2018! THE FIFTH IN THE ROMAN LEE SERIES

LINE BREAK

THE ROMAN LEE SERIES  # 5

She leaned over him barely touching his eyelids with her lips.  His bandaged head was considerably swollen and looked sore.

“Can you hear me John?  They said you did better than expected.  It took them just under four hours.”

“Thirsty.”

“Can someone get my husband something to drink please?”

She held the straw to his lips as he drew some of the ice water into his mouth before swallowing it.

“Better?”

He attempted to nod slightly but suddenly stopped wincing in pain.

“Easy honey, there’s no rush here, get some rest.”

“She’s right John.  Take your time.  Your health is first priority.”

Sebastian was leaning against the doorframe to the room.  He had changed out of his surgery scrubs into a Brioni pin dot striped suit.  Everything about him flawless, as always.

“Can we get a quick pic?  The world can hardly wait to see the newest power couple.”

Trina crouched down next to the bed as John managed to crack a smile.  The photo hit her Instagram and Facebook accounts almost immediately.  She looked at her phone for a second stopping the feed on their picture.  Trina Bentley could scarcely believe her eyes when she saw it.  John Bentley had liked the picture and had commented on it as well.  Looking at Sebastian now standing working on his phone smiling she glanced back at John.  His eyes now closed with a pleased look on his face.

“Did he just?  I mean, did he really?”

“Yes.”

“But how did he? His phone is…it’s in his bag.”

“He used the hospital’s Wi-Fi syncing his own device with the implant.  He is no longer bound by the traditional two thumb method to express himself from a cell phone.”

“I guess I really didn’t know what to expect.”

“That was a little test.  Are you impressed?”

“Freaked out is more like it.”

“This is the dawn of a new technological frontier, Trina.  John is its first pioneer.”

Sebastian’s phone was now becoming inundated with alerts and notifications from around the world.

Brethren of Liberty - Roman Lee Series #4 The pursuit of Simon Baxter

BRETHREN OF LIBERTY

ROMAN LEE SERIES #4

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There was a loud knock at her front door.

“Maintenance, battery changes for your smoke detectors.”

Finally she thought maybe they could take care of the fan while they were here.

“One minute.”

Turning to Simon she closed the bathroom door.

“Be right back.”

Simon turned the water off listening intently to the sounds coming from behind the door. The water dripped for a few seconds before subsiding.  What happened next was terrifying.

Aria opened the door slightly to allow what she thought was maintenance into the apartment.  She had done it before but realized it too late they had been recently changed over a month ago.  The door violently slammed against her body sending Aria sprawling to the floor with a thud.  Two men stood over top of her.  Both were dressed as police officers.  One had olive colored skin pulled Aria by the hair jerking her up to a standing positIon pinned against the wall.

“Where is he?”

His breath was hot and smelled slightly like alcohol.

“Please no.”

She watched as the barrel of the gun came up with its enveloping silver silencer now pointing in her face.  A split second later everything went dark.  Two muffled shots rang out causing a mild echo in the apartment.  Simon heard it along with feeling the weight of Aria’s body landing lifelessly on the carpeting.  Quietly he went out the window. Standing on the ledge he pulled himself up onto the roof knowing full well he could not outrun them with his injury.  He heard voices below in the bathroom.

“See him?”

“No, he’s gone.”

“Can’t be far.  Let’s go.”

Simon Baxter laid flat against the roof holding his breath trembling with fear.  The only person in his world at the moment who was aware of his current situation had been killed.  He had never felt so alone.  The battery in his broken cellphone now depleted he couldn’t call or text anyone if he wanted to.  Blood from his open wound dripped onto the scorching hot shingles sliding down toward the edge of the roof.  Tears rolled down his cheeks as he listened for any more sounds of his pursuers.