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Success of a Mission

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Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense!

Published in THRILLER (2006),edited by #1
New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.



In this nostalgic Thriller Short, which is relevant today in both its triumph and tragedy, bestselling author Dennis Lynds shares a highly respected story with a new generation.

Critical data must be obtained within three days or many lives could be lost. It’s up to Captain Paul Hareet and Lieutenant Greta Frank to pose as a husband and wife from America in order to infiltrate the depot housing the vital information. When they arrive in Athens, Greece, they immediately realize they are being watched and that the mission is already in jeopardy. Success will be tough, and it might come at a price.



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40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1968

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Dennis Lynds

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Dennis Lynds grew up in New York City and fought in Europe during World War II, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He studied chemistry(Bachelor) and journalism(Master). After working as a magazine editor in New York, he moved to California in 1965 to write full-time. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America in 1988. Married to thriller author author Gayle Lynds, he lived in California until his death.

Also writes under the names Michael Collins, William Arden, Carl Dekker, John Crowe, Mark Sadler and Maxwell Grant.

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January 11, 2018
Originally written under the pen name William Arden in 1968. Lynds wrote this highly regarded espionage short story which was a finalist for the 1968 Edgar Award for best short fiction. Good short read, but I'm not much into espionage or spy stories.
Originally read in Thriller Stories To Keep You Up All Night by James Patterson
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