Brad turned to the two men and said, "Every since 9/11 America has been at war. I've been empowered by the President of the United States to carry out the sentence of treason against Scott Bleedslow and Howard Totsky. The sentence is death by drowning. You are required to walk the plank. Any last requests or messages?"
Both men shook their hanging heads. Both wives were quietly sobbing. One marine blind folded Scott and another Howard. Scott went first. He was help onto the plank and told to shuffle forward. The scene from the sub would never be forgotten and over the years it grew in form as most stories do. They saw the first man make it clear to the end and he stepped into air plunging about 9' to a watery grave.
Howard was next and he didn't make it to the end. He fell off the side about half way down the plank. His legs were still churning as he hit the water and disappeared under the surface. That disappearance ended the final chapter of the cat sub.
Dear Faithful Readers,
This latest Brad Pratt is number 8 in the series. In some ways, it's one of my favorites, as it shows a bit of humor coming from an otherwise stoic Brad Pratt. I think he represents the All American clean cut patriot we all can envy. In addition, the women represented are equal in all respects to complete the circle of characters we can all relate to.
In my next story we have the Batt team once again up against a serial killer. The first in the series: "John: The Serial Killer'' was an overwhelming success; even though it was free.
I think most of you have played cards on one occasion or another. I wondered, but never knew, what the face cards represented and who invented them. I've played poker when we have the one-eye Jack wild. Then there's the one-eye King of diamonds.
Our killer leaves cards as a clue. Come join me around Christmas, 2013, for this novel.
Thanks be to you,
Robert [Bob] C. Waggoner
Oh, and stay tuned for the upcoming Robin Hood stories with Brad and his new partner Tony.
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