The Threat of Freedom
A Novel
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“As it turns out, I have a plan.” Brigs said with aplomb.
Sandy turned to Parks. “You’ll learn to hate when he says things like that.”
“Does this feeling of impending doom ever go away?” Parks smiled back at Sandy.
Sandy laughed. “It hasn’t yet.”
Brigs ignored the jibes and went on with his plan. The other three got serious and offered their input. Brigs was concerned that they were leaving the rear of their army vulnerable to the force of Stalkers, still keeping a low profile at the camp.
“We can make sure they don’t cause any trouble.” Brigs said in conclusion.
“Four of us, against two hundred Stalkers.” Sandy observed. “Sounds a little uneven.”
“I guess we could tell them to find a couple more guys.” Brigs said with his usual confidence.
The four men startled at a noise in the woods and took up defensive positions in the trees. Weapons drawn, they waited to identify the threat. Three New Order soldiers approached their fire. Sandy, Lemons and Parks came out of the trees.
The last one in line spoke. “You’d all be dead if we were piggies.”
A pistol was suddenly placed under his ear from behind. “Then again, maybe not.” Brigs said sarcastically as he returned his weapon to its holster.
The leader was flustered but began to speak. “I’m Captain Daniel Warren, Michael Windsor left me in charge. I carry his orders.” He held out a piece of paper.
“Where is he?” Lemons asked suspiciously, as he took the paper and read it.
“I don’t know, he left to take care of something, said he would rejoin us quickly. I expected him back by now.” The Captain said without pausing. “I have instructions for our movement.”
“Where are the others?” Brigs asked.
“A mile back, that’s where we’re going to assemble.” Daniel Warren indicated with his thumb, pointing behind him, and over his shoulder.
Brigs informed the Captain of the timeframe for the soldiers in the camps to arrive. They discussed their mutual unease at the reports the Federals were putting out. It concluded with Brigs talking about leaving their back vulnerable to the Stalkers.
“Michael’s orders were vague, reassemble and move west, that was about it.” The Captain confided. “Although I expect him back at any time, we may have to plan this on our own.”
“This isn’t going to be easy.” Brigs nodded at the Captain.
“That’s why, if Michael isn’t back by the time we’re all back together, I would like all of you to meet with me, and the other commanders, to form a plan of action.” He said honestly.
“We’ll do what we can. I have a few ideas.” Brigs agreed, with a noticeable sparkle in his eye.
“Funny thing, I’m getting that
feeling of doom again.” Parks said quietly to Sandy.
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In the near future, the United States Government imposes a law requiring all citizens to be electronically marked, for their own safety.
General Harold Sylke, and his army, will be given the task of enforcing the law.
Michael Windsor, and his army, will take up the task of rebelling against the law.
General Harold Sylke already dislikes Michael Windsor.
What follows is the account of the men and women involved in an epic struggle to preserve the liberties they believe they are entitled to.
The United States Government would call the coming conflict, a Police Action. The World would call it by a simpler name, Civil War.
About the Author
Robert T. Boaz resides in New Jersey, where he was born and raised. He lives with his wife Barbara, and a very tense fish. Outside of writing, he enjoys surf-fishing, and driving his truck on the beach at the Jersey shore. He is very thankful that his family, and friends, have always seemed to accept his eccentricities, without the need for psychiatric evaluations or imposed interventions.