In Red 217, my new book, Andrew Harrison has to fight off a team of assassins sent for him and his team. You can put yourself in his position. See how you do.
Red 217You are Andrew Harrison. The Gaza night is heavy, and the thought of tainted water bottles is keeping you awake. You get up to have a drink and cool off from the oppresive heat. Disturbing the silence of the night, you hear a faint crunch of gravel outside your tent.
[[It's probably a rat. Ignore it.]]
[[Get up and Investigate]]
[[Put the pillow on you head]]You move to the shadows in the far corner of the tent and observe. The tent flap slowly opens. A silhouetted figure stands in the half light. A silencer catches the light from the perimiter. He enters and quickly fires three shots from a suppressed pistol into your empty sleeping bag . You lunge, taking the man down with a bone-crushing elbow strike. You grab his gun and slip outside, where you see a second shooter heading towards Myah’s tent .
[[Fire at the shooter]]
[[Sneak closer]]You shout out to see who it is outside the tent. This let's people know there's something going on but it also warns the gunman. He turns quickly, raising the gun and in one smooth motion fires his weapon. Your hunt for justice was unsuccessful
Go to https://ianburford.com to order RED 217 and find out what happens next.You raise the weapon and pull the trigger. Two controlled shots take the assassin down instantly . You wait for a few moments to see if anyone reacts. In the silence you hear hushed voices: One of them is Susan, your translator. She’s ordering a sweep of the camp, Mike was not in his truck and they need to find him. She shows no emotion as she orders his execution.
[[Take his weapon]]
[[Confront the betrayal]]
[[Look for Mike]]You try to get closer, keeping to the shadows and staying low but the same gravel crunch that warned you of the gunmmans prescence gives tou away. You are spotted. The gunmans pistol makes hardly any sound as he fires. The bullets find thier mark and you hit the ground. Better luck next time.
Go to https://ianburford.com to order RED 217 and find out what happens next."Susan!" your voice rasps, a low snarl that cuts through the desert wind. She turns, her form standing out against the harsh industrial glow of the camp light, Her expression remaining chillingly professional. For a heartbeat, you have her in your sights. You are ready to end the lies.
CRACK. In your rage, you missed her partner in crime and he shot you.
Go to https://ianburford.com to order RED 217 and find out what happens next.You cannot be distracted as Mike needs your help, there's no way he'll make it on his own. You force yourself to ignore Susan for the time being and sneak around the truck heading for Mikes convoy. You see the gunman raise his weapon as Mike steps from the shadow of his truck
[[Shoulder charge the gunman]]
[[Shoot the gunman]]If you can take the gunman alive you may be able to extract valuable information. You sprint towards him but lose your footing on the loose sand and stumble. He turns and fires. Game over for both you and Mike.
Go to https://ianburford.com to order RED 217 and find out what happens next.You squeeze the trigger and hear a 'click'. You have run out of ammunition. You really should have picked up the other weapon from the gunman you shot. This rookie mistake just cost you your life. What kind of agent are you?
Go to https://ianburford.com to order RED 217 and find out what happens next.You head for Susans tent to have it out with her. You want to know who she is working for and what she has told them. The light is on in her tent and as you fling the flap open to confront her you feel the burning sensation as a knife is thrust between your ribs. You fall to your knees as Susan laughs in your face. The lights fade.
Go to https://ianburford.com to order RED 217 and find out what happens next.Myah is fine. You wake her up and she tells you she did not hear anything. She was having a dream about being back home and wonders what you are doing here waking her up. You take her back to your tent with Mike and plan for the next day.
[[Hide the bodies]]
[[Report everything to the police]]You grab the weapon on the way. This is an impressive piece of kit. You check the magazine is full and tuck yours away. You pull back the slide and now you are ready for action.
[[Find Mike]]
[[Fire at the gunman]]
[[Shoulder charge the gunman]] Great shot! You have not lost your touch, You squeeze the trigger and fire four shots at the figure. A group less than two inches across hits the base of his neck and he drops like a rock. Mike falls to the ground. It's only shock though, he's OK.
[[Confront Susan]]
[[Find Myah]]The police do not seem interested at first. When you press the matter you are split up and questioned before being locked in cells. Someone powerfull and connected has paid them off and this looks like the end for you and your crew.
Go to https://ianburford.com to order RED 217 and find out what happens next.You put the bodies in the Land Cruiser and drive them into Gaza. A long ditch already overflows with bodies. What difference will a few more make? You dump the bodies searching for any identication but find nothing.
[[Report everything to the police]]
[[Drive to meet Amina]]Well done. You guessed correctly. It was a rat. Unfortunately it was a human 'rat' with a silenced 9mm pistol and a full magazine. Three shots later your journey has ended. Better luck next time.
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You get up quietly. The camp should be quiet at this time of night but maybe it is just your imagination and a touch of paranoia? You listen and hear another footstep. Something is going on.
[[Move to the shadows]]
[[Shout "Who's there"]]The sound of the three bullets hitting you was effectively silenced by the pillow. Unfortunately you are still just as dead.
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You cannot be distracted as Mike needs your help, there's no way he'll make it on his own. You force yourself to ignore Susan for the time being and sneak around the truck heading for Mikes convoy. You see the gunman raise his weapon as Mike steps from the shadow of his truck
[[Shoulder charge the gunman]]
[[Fire at the gunman]]You turn the Land Cruiser towards the remnants of Wahsh. Your plan is to meet Amina and find out more about what's happened.
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