The Cyclops Initiative

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This book would not have existed without certain individuals I would like to thank. They include (but are not limited to) Russell Galen, my agent; Lyssa Keusch, my editor; as well as Rebecca Lucash and Jessie Edwards at Harper. Thanks for bringing Jim home.

Silence.

Ten thousand feet up there was nothing to hear, except the faint scratching hiss of the wind as it spilled across carbon fiber control surfaces. Riding high on a column of warm air, the old Predator’s engine barely ticked over. It was very good at conserving its energy. It was very good at waiting patiently. Waiting and watching with its single, unblinking eye.

Chuck Mitchell was asleep at his post.

He had the best of all possible excuses. His wife had given birth to a beautiful little girl three weeks ago. Mitchell hadn’t slept more than a couple of hours a night since — he’d been far too busy sitting up at night next to the crib, watching her squirm and wriggle, counting her ten perfect fingers, her ten perfect toes.

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