‘So you think Lomas did this?’ Richter asked.
Simpson nodded. ‘I’m certain he did. But, don’t worry, we’ll find him sooner or later.’
Richter shook his head. ‘Is that job offer still open?’ he asked, in an apparent non sequitur.
‘Yes,’ Simpson said. ‘Why?’
‘Because I’m going to take it, for one very simple reason. If I’m working inside British intelligence, some day I know I’ll come across Andrew Lomas again. Because you’re wrong about one thing, Simpson: you won’t find him. That’s because I’m going to beat you to it, if it’s the last thing I ever do. I’m going to track down Lomas and finish him myself, and I can guarantee that it’ll take him a long time to die.’
Simpson studied Richter for a long moment, then nodded. ‘Welcome to FOE,’ he said, extending his hand. ‘I think you’re getting the hang of things now.’
About the Author
James Barrington is a trained military pilot who has worked in covert operations and espionage. He now lives in Andorra and this is his sixth novel. His previous novels, Overkill, Pandemic, Foxbat, Timebomb and Payback, also feature Paul Richter.
Acknowledgements
As always, my friend and agent Luigi Bonomi has given me his unflinching support, guidance and encouragement in this and other literary adventures. He’s the man who really calls the shots. At Macmillan, I’m delighted to be working with Jeremy Trevathan and Catherine Richards — an impressive and organized team — and my grateful thanks are also due to Peter Lavery for his meticulous editorial eye.
James Barrington
Principality of Andorra, 2011
Author’s Note
To readers who’ve been following the various exploits of ‘Paul Richter’, a brief word of explanation is needed. Manhunt is chronologically the first volume of this series, despite its publication date, and introduces a number of characters who reappear later in the series.