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The Ultimate Task

by Oris V. Gary

184 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #01-0086; ISBN 1-55212-687-0; US$19.00, C$21.10, EUR15.50, £11.00

Assignment of CIA agents in countries of people of color.

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About the Book The Ultimate Task is a powerful saga of a black CIA agent recruited at an early age to be a part of Tim Morrison's plan to bring minorities into the Agency. Greg Andrews, Jr., was the son of Tim Morrison's chauffeur who had been with Tim since before Greg Jr. was born. Tim molded Greg Jr. in such a way that Greg's mind was totally dedicated to the Agency. Greg fought his way up to become the best agent he could be. He completed each assignment he was given. But Tim was merely testing Greg for the ultimate assignment that would change the world forever. Greg Andrews, Jr. had no sympathy for anything or anybody. Only the mission. He knew failure meant sudden death. Greg would not fail...

What people are saying...

"I enjoyed reading your novel, "The Ultimate Task." There are a number of things I like: the title - it's strong, compelling. The cover illustration. Good opening, which draws the reader into the story right away, making you want to know more."

"As a woman, I appreciate the way in which you depict women, portraying them as feminine, yet strong in their values."

"Good plot, with lots of inventive weapons, weapons transfers, and ways in which Greg and other agents are protected and communicated with. Hope nobody ever gives the 234 order on me!"

"I think your writing flair would come across well in other types of novels, in addition to espionage, if you are ever interested."

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About the Author I am a native of Monroe, Louisiana, now residing in Frankston, Texas, after retiring from the chemical industry in California, where I lived and worked for over thirty years. I am a veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of Southern University Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with graduate work at USC, Penn State, Pepperdine, etc. My background is Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The majority of my working years, however, were in sales and marketing.

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Sample Excerpt

The bedroom was on the left and the door wide open. Figueredo was in bed on his back which was the exact position Greg wanted him in. Like a leopard stalking his prey, Greg moved closer to the bed. Figueredo started to turn, but he never made it. Like lightning, Greg plunged the first needle into Figueredo's heart smothering any noise with a pillow. Figueredo tried to rise but Greg's weight was too much for him. The second needle entered the jugular vein sending a steady flow of blood on the sheets. Figueredo, trembling and gasping for air, convulsed in a final death jolt. Greg repeated the procedure on four of the other scientists. But the fifth was still awake. Greg entered his room quickly. . . .

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