Hamid's Escape

Sunday morning, Hamid books a first class seat on Air Canada leaving Montreal.  His destination is the Grand Cayman Island.  The flight has one stop in Miami, Florida without a plane change.

Hamid tries his best to hide his anxiety while he walks around the airport and waits for the boarding call.  It’s been less than ten hours since he crossed the border back into Canada.  He must exit as quickly as possible before the American authorities find him.  Hearing the announcement he moves towards the gate.  Hamid is constantly vigilant and trying to stay inconspicuous, not to be recognized or remembered.  Realistically, he doubts he will have a problem, however with everything that has happened his instincts tell him not to take chances.

Boarding the A300 aircraft he moves into first class and takes his assigned window seat.  For the moment his body begins to relax and then remembers he cannot let down his guard until the plane’s destination is reached.

The plane takes off on time and he feels a little better.  The stewardess inquires if he would like something to drink and he asks for coffee with a little milk.

A meal is served to first class passengers.  He gladly accepts it.  Who knows when the next one will be?

 

It is a three hour flight.  He is too uptight up to sleep.  His mind is constantly reviewing the destruction they created and Kamil’s death.  Hoping there will be no authorities waiting for the plane in Miami.

Dedication for "One Came Back"

When I began writing late in 2005, I had no concept where all of this would lead.  I was fortunate to make the decision to join a writers group in Derry, NH.  Each of the six members encouraged me to continue writing my novel “Behind the Lies.”  In January of 2008, the manuscript was completed and in May of 2009, the novel was published. 

Our group leader, John Reed, read the book and listened to me being interviewed on a local Manchester, NH radio show.  Both of us were surprised that the host of the show allowed me a whole hour.  Normally, he gave an author fifteen to twenty minutes of time. 

At our very next group meeting, John hinted that I should write a sequel to “Behind the Lies.”  When I wrote the book I had never dreamed of doing a sequel until my wife’s cousin Rhoda, who lived in New Jersey, said I needed to write the sequel.  In so many words she requested it. 

I explained to John that I promised Rhoda I would write the sequel.  His next statement was, “This theme is too good to end.  Think about writing a trilogy.” 

In my mind I had actually laid out a plot for one of the characters of the first book to go on to another adventure.  I was flattered by John‘s request, and decided I could take that plot and create a trilogy for “Behind the Lies.” 

Two weeks later at our next meeting I told John I would write a trilogy.  I dedicate this book to John Reed, of Derry, NH, a great leader and a good friend.

 

I also wish to thank each of the other members of my writers group for the years of sharing and support they have provided.

A Quick Overview Of What Is In The Trilogy.

About the Book 

The trilogy to Behind the Lies is somewhat different from the first two books in the series.  In the first two books there is constant motion heading towards terrible destruction.  In the trilogy, there is a shift to introduce human feelings along with events to show how the characters, who are dealing with their pasts, achieve their next destructive goals, while still dealing with being human. 

 

In this book, I introduce two main characters, one had been in all three books of the series.  His companion is new to the book.  They are full of passion and emotions that we tend to experience in our everyday lives.  It is an experience of rebuilding lives after tragedies, deep loss, revenge, and manipulation by governments, thrilling action and human beings overcoming diversity, each trying their best to survive. It is my final book in this series.  I hope that you enjoy it as it has some reality based on my own life.

This is the first posting for the trilogy I've written.

"One Came Back," is the title of the trilogy to the series beginning with "Behind the Lies."  The book will be published in the second half of 2013.  I will be posting excerpts to the book to spark reader's interest prior to publication.  I hope I develop some interest with the book with you the blog reader.

Prologue 

June 2013 

In the lower level of the mosque, Hamid’s angry figure is towering over Imam Adel and the Senior Mullah who were bound to chairs. 

“I want to know why you ordered Azim to kill Kamil and me.  We did everything you asked for.  Four of the five missions were successful and the one failure was because of a loose wire.  Why?”

The senior mullah says, “We are not responsible for Azim’s actions.  You cannot blame us for what he did.”

“You are telling me a dying man lied to me.  You want me to believe that?”

Adel is perspiring from fear.  Sweat is pouring down his face.

Hamid looks to Adel, “Is he telling the truth?”

Quivering Adel says, “Yes, we had no reason to kill you, he must have been very jealous of your success.”

“Really, you want me to believe that bullshit.”

Hamid places duct tape on Adel’s mouth.  Then Hamid turns to the mullah “Now it is your turn to suffer.  After watching how I get you to tell me what I want to know, I believe Adel will be willing to tell me everything.”

 

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Hamid wakes his body is soaking from sweat.  This is the third night he has had the same nightmare.