The HBS Author's Spotlight SHOWCASES James Moushon's Short Story: Operation Hidden Truth.
This Short Story is included in the HBSystems Publications FREE Promotion for the Jonathon Stone Mystery Series. There are 17 short stories in the collection.
Each short story in the series will be FREE in the next few months.
This Short Story is FREE until 11/12/21.
Review
This was short but sweet. Everything happened quickly and timely. That's why it gets 5 stars. Nothing extraneous. Didn't drag on with hours of hit and miss. Normally I wouldn't buy a book so short, and I didn't this time. However I wouldn't be sorry if I had. Great job.
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Operation Hidden Truth
A Jonathon Stone Mystery Short Story
Author: James Moushon
AVAILABLE
Amazon
Kindle Unlimited
Espionage, terrorist, and government secrets are all in play.
A plea bargain turns deadly, and a known gun runner is the primary suspect. Jonathon Stone becomes involved with the FBI to try to catch the elusive terrorist. With espionage and government secrets in play, the DHS suddenly becomes a problem. Jonathon needs to be on top of his game for this op.
Excerpt from Operation Hidden Truth
When I got home from my morning run along the ocean, my phone was ringing. I hesitated whether I should answer or let it go to voicemail. The caller ID changed my mind. The call was from FBI Agent Jodi Shannon. This was a pleasant surprise.
“Jodi, are you in town?”
“Yes, but I have Brian tagging along.”
“That’s the story of my life. What brings you to the Southland?”
“An old target of yours came up on our radar and I thought you might want to tag along. Jerry Minh has become a part of a plea bargain in a drug trafficking case.”
“You got to be kidding me. Do you realize how long the CIA has chased this guy?”
“I think this is the real deal, Jon.”
“Where do I sign up?”
“Meet us for lunch at the Rusty Nail downtown Long Beach at noon. You may want to be there a little early.”
“I’ll be there with bells on. How long are you in town?”
“I don’t know.”
As I walked through the front door of the restaurant, I saw Jodi and Brian McDonald sitting in a back booth near the window. The FBI always overdressed and if I didn’t know them, I could have easily picked them out from the lunch crowd.
Jodi stood up and gave me a quick hug. It had been awhile. Brian half-rose and shook my hand.
“It sounds like you have something for me here. Explain please?”
“Last week the LA office raided a warehouse near the LA Harbor and came up with two vans full of cocaine. We retraced our steps and sat on the building. And then this guy shows up.”
She turned to Brian. “What was his name?”
He fumbled with a small notebook and said, “He is Jerry Baldwin. He has a rap sheet as big as a phonebook. It looks like he has spent half his life in jail.”
He looked up and made a face.
“Jon, we got him for a drug trafficking charge and he lawyered-up. The counselor is meeting us here shortly.”
“So this guy is big time now?”
“We don’t think so but we are still investigating,” Jodi said.
“So how does this tie to Minh? He’s a gun dealer.”
Author: James Moushon
Author Genre: Mystery & Thrillers, Satire
Website: James Moushon - Mystery Writer / Author Advocate
Author's Blog: Indie Author’s Corner
HBS Author's Spotlight
Twitter: @jimhbs
E-Mail: james.moushon@gmail.com
Goodreads: Check Out Goodreads
Facebook: Check Out Facebook
Post with Profile + Interview: HBS Author's Spotlight
Amazon Author Profile and Book List
Author Description: James Moushon is a Mystery writer and an Author Advocate. All his novels and short stories feature CIA Agent Jonathon Stone.
James is currently wearing two Hats. He is a Mystery Writer and a Book Publishing Blogger. You can find his blogs at:
HBS Author’s Spotlight
The blog's purpose is to help authors get exposure in the book publishing industry. He has interviewed and showcased over 600 authors to date.
Mystery Reader’s Circle
The HBS Mystery Reader's Circle provides information about the latest novels and what is coming next from a collection of Bestselling and Outstanding Authors in the Mystery, Thrillers, Historical Fiction and Crime genre.
Indie Author's Corner The Corner is a collection of Author advice and studies including Marketing, Social Media and other major topics created to help writers in today's ever changing world of book publishing.
He has spent the majority of his adult life developing computer systems and thinking about writing mysteries.
For a Complete List of James's Books, visit
Amazon Author Profile and Book List
The Author's Kindle Unlimited ebooks can be read for free by Subscribers.
Post Created by: James Moushon
Mystery Author, Industry blogger and Author Advocate
James is the author of the following blogs:
HBS Author’s Spotlight
Indie Author's Corner
HBS Virtual Bookshelf
FREE Stones Promotion
Operation Hidden Truth
A Jonathon Stone Mystery Short Story
Author: James Moushon
AVAILABLE
Amazon
Kindle Unlimited
Espionage, terrorist, and government secrets are all in play.
A plea bargain turns deadly, and a known gun runner is the primary suspect. Jonathon Stone becomes involved with the FBI to try to catch the elusive terrorist. With espionage and government secrets in play, the DHS suddenly becomes a problem. Jonathon needs to be on top of his game for this op.
Excerpt from Operation Hidden Truth
When I got home from my morning run along the ocean, my phone was ringing. I hesitated whether I should answer or let it go to voicemail. The caller ID changed my mind. The call was from FBI Agent Jodi Shannon. This was a pleasant surprise.
“Jodi, are you in town?”
“Yes, but I have Brian tagging along.”
“That’s the story of my life. What brings you to the Southland?”
“An old target of yours came up on our radar and I thought you might want to tag along. Jerry Minh has become a part of a plea bargain in a drug trafficking case.”
“You got to be kidding me. Do you realize how long the CIA has chased this guy?”
“I think this is the real deal, Jon.”
“Where do I sign up?”
“Meet us for lunch at the Rusty Nail downtown Long Beach at noon. You may want to be there a little early.”
“I’ll be there with bells on. How long are you in town?”
“I don’t know.”
As I walked through the front door of the restaurant, I saw Jodi and Brian McDonald sitting in a back booth near the window. The FBI always overdressed and if I didn’t know them, I could have easily picked them out from the lunch crowd.
Jodi stood up and gave me a quick hug. It had been awhile. Brian half-rose and shook my hand.
“It sounds like you have something for me here. Explain please?”
“Last week the LA office raided a warehouse near the LA Harbor and came up with two vans full of cocaine. We retraced our steps and sat on the building. And then this guy shows up.”
She turned to Brian. “What was his name?”
He fumbled with a small notebook and said, “He is Jerry Baldwin. He has a rap sheet as big as a phonebook. It looks like he has spent half his life in jail.”
He looked up and made a face.
“Jon, we got him for a drug trafficking charge and he lawyered-up. The counselor is meeting us here shortly.”
“So this guy is big time now?”
“We don’t think so but we are still investigating,” Jodi said.
“So how does this tie to Minh? He’s a gun dealer.”
Author Genre: Mystery & Thrillers, Satire
Website: James Moushon - Mystery Writer / Author Advocate
Author's Blog: Indie Author’s Corner
HBS Author's Spotlight
Twitter: @jimhbs
E-Mail: james.moushon@gmail.com
Goodreads: Check Out Goodreads
Facebook: Check Out Facebook
Post with Profile + Interview: HBS Author's Spotlight
Amazon Author Profile and Book List
Author Description: James Moushon is a Mystery writer and an Author Advocate. All his novels and short stories feature CIA Agent Jonathon Stone.
James is currently wearing two Hats. He is a Mystery Writer and a Book Publishing Blogger. You can find his blogs at:
HBS Author’s Spotlight
The blog's purpose is to help authors get exposure in the book publishing industry. He has interviewed and showcased over 600 authors to date.
Mystery Reader’s Circle
The HBS Mystery Reader's Circle provides information about the latest novels and what is coming next from a collection of Bestselling and Outstanding Authors in the Mystery, Thrillers, Historical Fiction and Crime genre.
Indie Author's Corner The Corner is a collection of Author advice and studies including Marketing, Social Media and other major topics created to help writers in today's ever changing world of book publishing.
He has spent the majority of his adult life developing computer systems and thinking about writing mysteries.
For a Complete List of James's Books, visit
Amazon Author Profile and Book List
The Author's Kindle Unlimited ebooks can be read for free by Subscribers.
Post Created by: James Moushon
Mystery Author, Industry blogger and Author Advocate
James is the author of the following blogs:
HBS Author’s Spotlight
Indie Author's Corner
HBS Virtual Bookshelf
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