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Jeffrey Thrall

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The Retirement

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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The Retirement - Coming the summer of 2023.
Jon Summers is missing! Retired and doing animal research in the Canadian north woods, he is attacked by hired killers. At the same time back home, family members and some old friends are kidnapped, being held hostage at the family cabin. Included are several high-ranking politicians. The goal, break of an old enemy out of prison. Shock waves course through the law enforcement and intelligence communities as information sources and communications are compromised. Rescue attempts fail. Spies and conspirators seem to lurk everywhere. Traditional tactics and methods for freeing the hostages are rendered useless, frustrating authorities.
Unbeknownst to the kidnappers a shadowy figure shrouded by fog lurks in the forest, stalking them. Spirits of the forest are angered and ghosts from the past resurrected. Joined by the Summers family and an interesting assortment of mysterious characters, they unite to face this clever and ruthless enemy. With hostages in jeopardy and time running out they must act. How will they foil the kidnappers plan? Will they be able to free the hostages before they are sacrificed?

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Author Biography

Jeff Thrall was born in a farming community in central Wisconsin and his family moved to Western New York when he was young. He grew up in a suburb of Rochester and spent his summers in Canada canoeing and camping. This is where he learned to enjoy reading and storytelling because there was no television or even electricity. Mr. Thrall currently lives in Rochester, New York with his wife and has three grown children and three grandchildren. He worked for a local police department for twenty-three years where he supervised reserve officers and has recently retired as transportation administrator for a local school district. He is a graduate of SUNY Brockport with a BS in Biology, master’s in education, and CAS in School Business Administration. He previously published 'The Reunion' in 2005 and ‘The Superintendent’ in 2021. He has been working on several other projects including a second edition of “the Reunion’ scheduled for 2022 and the ‘The Retirement’ scheduled for 2023. See http://www.jeffreythrallbooks.com.

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So many of us are quick to rush to judgement about issues we don't have all the facts about. Take your time and listen, learn, and gather all the facts before passing judgement on a person or situation. find all my books at: www.jeffreythrallbooks.com.

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The Retirement

Hennen scowled. “The wife of a traitor—why are you defending her?”

Sarah had been moving past the congressman, checking everyone. She stopped in front of the man, making eye contact. “Mr. Hennen, I was one of those hostages, and several people with us here helped save me that day. I would recommend you keep your mouth shut if you can’t be helpful, or I’ll be forced to gag you.”

“Young woman, I—”

Sarah held a finger to her mouth to silence his protest. “The alternative, Congressman, is a lot more painful, because you’re making yourself part of the problem.” The young doctor and the congressman stared at each other for a few seconds. Nothing more was said.

“Well spoken, young lady,” commented Alexander. “I believe that would make you the general’s granddaughter. Is that right?”

Sarah returned the old man’s smile. “That’s correct, Senator, and thank you.”
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