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“He’ll take you to Ancona. From there, take the train to Nice. There’s a man named Laurent Petit; his address is in there. He’ll set you up with a one-bedroom apartment and a job at a fish cannery. You should move from there in a few months, but wait for me to contact you first.”
Luka pulled several printed sheets out of the envelope as Tomislav continued, “There are also documents with basic information on your new identities: where and when you were born, etcetera. Memorize them and make up the rest. But be consistent.”
The last item in the envelope was a blue Bank of France bankcard. The passkey was written on a note taped to the front.
“There’s forty thousand euros sitting in that account right now. You can withdraw from any bank, anywhere in the civilized world. It will be replenished periodically.”
“Where did you get this money?”
“Let’s just say there are people that are appreciative of what you’ve done. They want you to be rewarded. You’d be wise to stay anonymous, under the radar. You never know how long this investigation will go on. If you’re not careful, you’ll have agents from The Hague following you, and by the time you notice them it will be too late.”
“So, I guess that’s it,” Luka said. “Until I hear from you again.”
Tomislav nodded and pursed his lips. “One other thing, Luka. Don’t get too personal with anyone. It won’t end well.”
They shook hands and Luka stepped aboard the yacht. The shirtless man untied the vessel, and they floated out into the marina.
Tomislav yelled, “Don’t ever forget: you’re a hero.”
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Acknowledgments
While writing a book can often feel like a lonely endeavor, the reality is that it is anything but. I had assistance from people at every stage, and this book would not have materialized if it were not for them.
My mother gave constant feedback, including spotting plot hole after plot hole. My wife read one chapter at a time as I wrote the first draft. She remains my greatest critic and biggest fan. My sister in law lived in various places in Africa and her input allowed for more realistic depictions of the setting that the characters inhabited. Any deviations from reality are due to decisions made by me alone.
My editor Randal Klein worked tirelessly and patiently with me, allowing a polished version of the story to emerge. I am grateful to the Severn River Publishing team for their efforts in taking this book from its early stages to a finished product.
About the Author
Tom Saric is an author from the Canadian prairies. He spent the summers of his youth on the Adriatic coast. During half of the week, he provides treatment to people affected by war. During the other half, he writes thrillers. He also watches hockey, drinks beer, and barbecues a mean beef brisket.
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