The Jericho Sanction
Joe Musser
Language: English
Pages: 624
ISBN: 0060599804
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
When his cover is blown and his wife is kidnapped in Jerusalem, Lt Col Peter Newman realises he may have to pay a catastrophic price for his participation in a secret government mission to uncover Iraqi nuclear weapons.
Newman has always been willing to put his life on the line for his country. As concern that Iraq may already possess nuclear weapons grows, he once again puts America first and agrees to undertake a clandestine mission to uncover the weapons. But when his cover is blown and his wife is kidnapped in Jerusalem, Newman discovers that his courage has put more than just his own life at risk.
Matters become even more complicated when Israel discovers that Iraq has nukes, and plans a pre–emptive strike on Baghdad with Jericho missiles – an event that could have unprecedented consequences. Newman is the only man who knows all of the pieces to the puzzle, and the only one experienced and brave enough to prevent full–scale nuclear war. But as time ticks away, will he be able to both save his wife and prevent Armageddon, or will he have to make a terrible choice?
gives us an escort so we can travel during the curfew, I could be back here the following morning.” “Very well, I agree,” Komulakov said. “If anything new arises from your next conversation with him, let me know. I'll be back later tonight. Make sure you have someone standing by to turn on the lights on the runway.” “Certainly, General. Have a safe flight.” Dotensk thought for a moment, then reached for the Marconi radio to call the barracks where his four Ukrainian operatives were billeted.
time, Czech Airlines flight 407 truly earned the nickname “red eye.” Still, the flight was smooth, and the Newmans actually landed in Prague three minutes earlier than they were scheduled—at 6:02 A.M. local time. Their flight from Prague to Milan took off a few minutes late but still managed to arrive atMalpensa International Airport just after nine. By the time the couple deplaned, picked up their baggage, and caught a taxi, it was only a half hour later. They were pleased that the taxi driver
Lieutenant General Abd al-Khadir Salman Khamis, the man who had succeeded Hussein Kamil as Minister of Defense Industries. “Well,” Qusay said, “you have had more than a month. If you haven't found them, and you haven't located any records, I will just have to tell my father that you have been unable to accomplish the simple task he has given you. Perhaps he needs to find some competent officers who are loyal enough to do as they are told.” Khamis bristled, but he had enough restraint to
what's to be done about our wives.” The Israeli bent over and waved to get the attention of one of the young female soldiers at a communications console. She pulled out ared folder with Hebrew words stamped across the cover and handed it to Rotem. He glanced at the contents, nodded, and motioned to Newman. Then he led the way out of the Operations Center, across the corridor, and into a small conference room. Rotem sat down and motioned for Newman to do the same. The major spent a few moments
Tempest-certified. We can speak securely there.” “What do Thomas and Blackman want?” the Chief asked. “They'd like your opinion regarding a Middle East anomaly they uncovered yesterday. Do you have time before your meeting with the PM?” C glanced at his watch, then nodded and strode toward the construction elevator. “You know,” he said to Downs as they walked, “this is a magnificent view of the Thames and the city, and all of MI6 will be delighted to move here from that drafty old loft in