"And Then They Came..." (Chapter XI)
Chapter XI “It is always very hard to say goodbye to a good friend,” the Governor said without any preamble. “Harder still when we, the...
"And Then They Came..." (Chapter X)
Chapter X After a quick breakfast, Lucas left with Ojeda for Superintendent Maldonado’s funeral. The security man spoke very little,...
"And Then They Came..." (Chapter IX)
Chapter IX Lucas tightened the knot of his tie, and tried to make it as even as he could. His father had taught him to do it, and he had...
"And Then They Came..." (Chapter VIII)
Chapter VIII Enrique finished his meager breakfast—a cup of coffee with no sugar, and a butter-less toast—which he had eaten on a small...
"And Then They Came..." (Chapter VII)
Chapter VII Several explosions shook the ground, spewing dirt and debris over the dozen or so Army Rangers hiding behind the windows of...
"And Then They Came..." (Chapter VI)
Chapter VI Rosario walked out of the hospital, and got into his white, 2010 beat-up Sentra. He looked at himself on the rear view...
"And Then They Came..." (Chapter V)
Chapter V Lucas sat in the hospital waiting room, one arm over his sister Vanessa’s shoulders, his chin resting on his chest, his eyes...
"And Then They Came..." (Chapter IV)
Chapter IV The Pietri sisters were late, as usual. This time it was only partially their fault. They had been caught in a massive...
