Survivor: The Story Begins

by Ian MacGregger

Three dozen top intelligence operatives and officers are called to a retreat in the northern Minnesota woods during the dead of winter. When one of them begins to suspect that something is about to go very wrong, he reaches out to allies. They share his apprehension. Something is going to happen. People are going to die. But none of could anticipate what comes to pass.

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 27, 2017

About the author

My name is Ian MacGregger. I was born in Inverness, Scotland during the winter of 1973. My father was a shepherd. My mother worked for the local council. We lived in a small cottage along the A82 on the north bank of Loch Ness. I grew up on the Loch. Got my first boat when I was thirteen. Spent days exploring its coves. And, oh yes, I did see Nessie! But that was much later on after a late evening that involved several pints and more than my share of Scapa Flow whisky. Nice girl. Pretty face. Longish neck. Not much in the leg department.

I am Anna’s confidential assistant. And, before you ask, I don’t know her last name. As far as I can determine, she hasn’t got one. She is a paranormal private detective with an amazing range of skills and abilities. A genius to be sure but a great deal more. With Anna's permission, I chronicle some of our more interesting cases. You can visit me at http://www.ianmacgregger.com/

Reviews

[Donna Dolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly a beginning

I bought this book because I so enjoyed Mr. MacGregger's Cabral series. This book is exactly what the title says, the beginning of a story. We learn how an operative thinks and analyzes situations, we have a layout of the location, a big buildup, a parallel team milling around, and then the event. The book just ends. I am more than a little disappointed at the abrupt ending and shortness of the story, but I will watch for the continuing story. There are many, many typos.

[Barry Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

It grows with intensity until ...

This short story captured my attention by the second page. The attention to detail and palpable emotions that I felt from the players in the drama that unfolded made everything real. The mystery expands to the finish ending in mystery. A great read that made me hungry for more.