![\"Robert](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.everywritersresource.com\/selfpublished\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/title_page-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" "\\"Robert")
Author<\/h2>\nJames Lee Nathan III<\/p>\n
The number 1 bestselling author of erotic crime dramas on leanpub.com;James Lee Nathan III grew up in Corona and East Elmhurst NYC and graduated from the HS of Art and Design in 1979. He entered the US Air Force shortly thereafter,serving 20 years and retired in 1999. He was stationed overseas for 18 of the 20 years and has been to 40 states and 10 different countries. He loves pugs, jazz, and beer. James is single and resides in Severn, Maryland.<\/p>\n
The future has never looked this daunting. In 2110, Multi-national drug companies exploit a super-drug and employ sex cartels to keep governments weak; sanctioned assassins mix business with family feuds;new types of crime emerge, Love Control is one of those illegal activities that quickly alarms the NU FBI. As the power of Love Control grows they seek to not only restrict the access of Nomescula, but to absolutely control those left in its wake as well. Their pursuit of political influence and Pulse weaponry make them a menace to society. However their abduction of the Vice Presidents daughter takes their diabolical machinations to another level. Enter Robert Manis, independent consultant to the NU FBI. Robert’s mission will be to subdue these criminal elements wherever he finds them, in a quest to save the VPs daughter, and seek his own retribution in the process. Political intrigue, seduction, sadism, deviant debauchery, espionage, and ritual killings will stand in his way, but Robert Manis is perfect for this time and especially this mission.<\/p>\n
Three hover transports arrive at the steps of the Capitol
\nwith a loud noise and a welcomed breeze from the ducted
\nfan engines on this hot humid day. Numerous protective
\nservants take up positions. They stand out from the capitol
\nsecurity forces, they\u2019re taller, and there are just as many
\nwomen as men in their ranks. These protectors are all
\nhighly confident in their abilities and dedicated to servicing
\ntheir master. A woman emerges from the first vehicle. Her
\ndark hair, blue eyes and tight fitting compression suit, set
\nthe tone. Back-off.<\/p>\n
\u201cKeep your distance, you have been warned.\u201d She scowls at
\nthe reporters and media. \u201cMaster we are ready.\u201d
\nMore protective servants fan out from the hover craft and
\ntake up positions along the steps. They all come to attention
\nas the acting director and their master exits his craft. He
\nis 50, tall, peppered streaks of grey in his goatee; welltanned
\nand groomed he appears to be 15 years younger.
\nThe older and subdued version of the former covert consultant
\nadjusts his tie and jacket and begins to ascend the
\nsteps. Robert Manis looks directly ahead. Reporters and
\nphotographers rush to get closer. They hurl their shouts and
\nquestions over the heads of his protective force landing all
\naround Robert without regard, and then one penetrates his
\ndefenses.<\/p>\n
\u201cDirector Manis\u2026were you not sir, a hired assassin, hitman
\nfor the NU-FBI, were you not ordered to kill on the
\nbehalf of former Directors Rodriguez and O\u2019neil?\u201d shouts a
\nreporter.
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\nManis abruptly stops and turns to the reporter. His face
\ndoes not reflect the memories running through his mind.
\nEIGHT YEARS PRIOR
\nIt is midday, and a well-dressed man heads into a busy
\nultra-modern building with minimal security. Robert Manis
\ncasually walks past the security guards and towards
\nhis desired floor. Once there he observes the actions of the
\nassistant a very courteous and efficient woman.
\n\u201cMr. Caldwell will see you now sir.\u201d She says and escorts
\nhim to the office.
\n\u201cThank you, and could I trouble you for some coffee please?
\nCream and sugar thank you.\u201d Robert walks in and takes a
\nseat. He does not shake Caldwell\u2019s hand nor offer any form
\nof salutation. Instead, he simply admires the space.
\n\u201cThis is quite a nice set up; I am impressed with its layout
\nand d\u00e9cor. Never would have imagined this level of design
\nfrom a vile beast such as you.\u201d He says with a smile.
\n\u201cSo I see that the errand boy has dispensed with the
\npleasantries and is here for business. How can I help you
\nMr. Manis?\u201d
\nRobert eases to the end of his chair\u2026
\n\u201cOk three things in no particular order. Number one; Mr.
\nCaldwell your arrangement with the Carnal Cartel does not
\nconcern me; number two, nor do I care about your use as
\na go between for us as well; and finally I don\u2019t fucking like
\nyou. Maybe that should have been the first thing?\u201d Robert
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\nshrugs his shoulders. \u201cAt any rate, do you have any idea
\nwhy I\u2019ve come to pay you a visit?\u201d
\n\u201cFrankly I have no fucking clue why you are here, however
\nit is well known that when the Dir sends his errand boy
\nthe purpose is to kill, not to retrieve. So I will ask you Mr.
\nManis, are you here to kill me?\u201d Caldwell slowly reaches
\nfor a hidden weapon within his desk. Robert crosses his
\nlegs and eases back in his chair.
\n\u201cI am never given orders to kill Mr. Caldwell.\u201d The assistant
\nenters the office with the coffee Robert requested. She sets
\nit up on a small table next to him. His eyes never leave
\nCaldwell though.
\n\u201cWill that be all Mr. Manis or is there something else you
\nrequire?\u201d she says with a whimsical smile.
\nRobert takes a quick sip of his coffee and then returns the
\nsmile. She turns to walk away and in that split second,
\nRobert reaches into his jacket withdrawing a Kitana sword.
\nHe stabs her in the ribs and as she bends in response he
\nstands, swings down, and severs her head.
\n\u201cMy God man!\u201d Caldwell screams. Robert cleans his sword
\nand turns to walk out of the office.
\n\u201cLike I said, I am only given orders for whom not to kill,
\nthat would be you. You sir, have a leak in your organization.
\nThat leak posed a serious threat to you and our arrangement.
\nAs a matter of fact it may already be too late. At any
\nrate, the leak has been patched.\u201d Robert continues out of
\nthe office. Caldwell falls back into his chair, covered in the
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\nblood of his assistant. Robert stops at the door to deliver
\none last word.
\n\u201cOnly those that deserve to die are killed, and she deserved
\nit.\u201d
\nRobert exits the office and Caldwell falls back into his chair,
\nfrozen in horror at the bloody scene. A tall voluptuous
\nfigure enters from an adjoining office. She is 55 years old
\nbut looks at least 20 years younger. Her name is Magdalena,
\nand she is always out for blood.
\n\u201cOye dios mio you idiot, you were supposed to detain him
\nlonger with idle chatter, as my men moved into position.
\nNow I will lose most of them simply because you could not
\nhold a decent conversation for more than two minutes.
\nShe is visibly upset, and kneels to observe the precision cut
\nof Roberts\u2019s Kitana sword.
\n\u201cBut I suppose it\u2019s all for the best\u2026.\u201d she turns to one of her
\naides and rolls her eyes.
\n\u201cI am so sorry I have done all that you have asked of me,
\nall is ready, and no one will suspect\u2026\u201d Caldwell offers up
\nrealizing that his time on earth may just have expired.
\nMagdalena caresses his face and blows him a kiss.
\n\u201cYes you have\u2026 Kill him, and be quick about it.\u201d The men
\nmove in as she turns and shoots out a window, revealing a
\nrope for repelling and extraction. She jumps to it and repels
\nto the roof.
\nMen stream out into the hallway; Robert turns from the lift,
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\nKitana swords at the ready. However, the men in front of
\nhim are heavily armed. He looks about to size them up, and
\nthen\u2026.
\n\u201cWell isn\u2019t this lovely, I actually brought a knife to a gun
\nfight. Very well\u2026Sic infit.\u201d
\nThe eight men look at him puzzled as Latin is deader as a
\nlanguage now than it ever was a hundred years prior.
\n\u201cAnd so it begins\u2026\u201d Robert shook his arms at the side
\nand then crosses them at the wrist, exposing two bangle
\nbracelets. The two bangles energize and a kinetic burst
\ndisables the assailants weapons..
\n\u201cAhhh much better, now you can die with honor.\u201d He
\nassumes a defensive stance as three men charge him; a right
\ncross, a kick to the groin, a left hook and they are easily
\ndisposed of. This leaves the better men to do battle.
\n_Hmmm pawns always go first\u2026Now the rook? _
\nHe moves to his left and keeps the wall to his back. A man
\ncharges to his right, and is met with a fierce roundhouse
\nkick to the sternum.
\nAnd now the bishop\u2026
\nA sharp kick catches Robert in the ribs, and throws two
\njabs in succession, which are easily blocked and countered.
\nThe last man joins in with a thundering kick to the chins.
\nRobert\u2019s back and flank are now exposed; he falls to the
\nground and tumbles away from them. He enters into a
\ndefensive posture, based on his own fighting technique.
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\n\u201cGentlemen, I do enjoy a good workout but I am running
\nlate for a lunch engagement. Can we hurry up your deaths
\nplease?\u201d he says mockingly.
\nThe remaining men are now incensed and they charge
\naggressively at Robert. It is exactly what he wants. He
\nmeets their energy with his own; he leaps off the wall and
\nlaunches a roundhouse kick to the nearest man, and with
\na clap of his wrists, a kinetic charge impacts the chest of
\nthe next one. A hard vicious knee to the lower back gets
\nhis attention. Robert now off guard prepares to receive
\nblows from both men from all directions. Robert blocks
\nmost and counters with a jab or two to give him space.
\nOnce achieved, he runs away from them and they chase.
\nHe takes two steps onto the far wall, and propels his body
\ntowards their oncoming rush. He lets loose a kick to the
\njaw of the nearest one, and then drops to administer a leg
\nsweep on the last. The victim falls on his neck dead.
\nTwo bishops and a knight are gone, I really should have
\nused the swords on them, ahhhh\u2026 he looks away\u2026 there
\ngoes the queen
\nHe looks up to see Magdalena repelling up into a hover
\ntransport. She blows a kiss back to the defiant Manis.
\nOnce she is aboard, orders are given immediately.
\n\u201cActivate team two. Once we have her I want the process
\nto begin promptly. We must have her persuaded to do all
\nof our bidding within the next 72 hours. Break her hard
\nstrip her of every ounce of morality. Then bring her to me.
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\nRoosevelt Island, rapido. I have a trap to set.\u201d
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