Glimmer of Hope (Book 1 of the Land of Tomorrow Post-Apocalyptic Series)

  Chapter 15 – The World Outside

  CONFIDENTIAL REPORT

  EYES ONLY FOR: Jackson Purchase President Reginald Philips

  SUBJECT: Identification of WTR Spy within the JP - Initial Report

  FROM: Brigadier General Nathan Taylor, Director, Strategic Security Agency

  Mr. President,

  I would like to begin my report by applauding the diligent efforts of the state troopers. Although counterintelligence is not part of their normal duties, they have exceeded all my expectations and are to be commended for their diligent work.

  We have been able to successfully identify a WTR infiltrator in the USECO Complex (full identification withheld from this report for security purposes). He is a maintenance man and grounds keeper at the facility. He was able to listen in on the side discussions and report what he heard to his handler in the WTR.

  The man was recruited through leverage on his mother who lived in Western Tennessee. His handler told him his elderly mother would be taken care of if he helped them; but if not, they couldn’t guarantee her safety. In the end, the man had felt like he had no choice but to cooperate.

  The man’s biggest concern is now for the safety of his mother and he hopes his handler did not learn that he has been caught. I believe this situation could present us with an opportunity. We could allow the man to continue providing information, but in reality he would be working for my new intelligence service. Such an arrangement would allow us to pass disinformation along and also hopefully allow us to learn about the WTR intelligence network. It is risky, but in my judgment worth the gamble.

  We have unfortunately been able to learn little about the WTR handler. What we have gathered indicates a highly trained professional in espionage tradecraft and operational security. Full identification of this individual will be one of the primary objectives of the above operation.

  The infiltrator also has information indicating that he is not the only recruited spy within the JP. He does not possess any information specific enough to identify these individuals, but we are opening cases and using his information to build subject profiles.

  Sir, I will continue to keep you informed of the above situations as they develop. As always I welcome your thoughts and guidance.

  Respectfully,

  ORIGINAL SIGNED

  Brigadier General Nathan Taylor

  ORIGINAL SIGNED

  President Reginald Philips with the words "See me ASAP!" written in the president's hand.