The Budapest Connection
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They both watched silently as the man moved toward an air condition unit and turned a switch. The loud humming increased dramatically.
The Chief shrugged his bony shoulders, smiled, stood and walked to a large map of Eastern Europe. It was pinned to the side of the wall on the other side of the room. He spoke without expression. "We have word that another shipment is coming across. I was sure that you d want to be there?"
Jason stamped his foot. "Damn, today of all days. I thought they were going to take a rest after the last mishap."
"So, did we," the Station Chief said. "But, our information is solid. Where do you think they re heading?"
Jason ran his hand through his long, dark hair. He rubbed his chin a couple times and said, "Probably one of the empty coal mines in Romania. The weather is too bad to get across to Bulgaria. I don t think the Serbs would even attempt to take a shipment now with the IFOR troops breathing down their necks."
"Some of the ways of the old KGB were much better. Now we have to use agents that are either rejects or mercenaries," Yuri said. "But, before as a KGB officer, I never would have lived in this luxury. We still have some time. The next shipment will not leave until I give the go ahead." He put down his stack of papers and walked toward the man. "Do you need more money?"
He kicked off his slippers, and untied his robe.
"No, I gave the men more when we met this evening." The American chuckled deeply. "But, I can always use money. I still want to buy that acreage in Southern Virginia."
The Russian laughed. "Yes, I know. That s where you want to have your stud farm."
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Jean Martin finds herself all alone in the big family house after her parent's death. Jason, her only brother, is countries away. He is assigned to the American Embassy in Budapest, Hungary. In the early morning hours and before leaving on a short vacation, Jason telephones Jean to tell her of his vacation plans to visit Greece. He promises to do shopping for her and to keep in touch. Within days of their conversation, Jean receives notification that Jason has been killed in Romania. Suddenly, her world is turned upside down. The CIA, Jason's employer, dispatches a man to help Jean through the funeral and with all the necessary arrangements. However, the CIA fails to answer all the questions Jean has concerning the accident. Their evasiveness only adds to Jean's confusion. With the assistance of Jason's best friend, Jean finds herself enroute to Europe. Eventually, they both arrive at Jason's apartment in Budapest. Determined to find the truth, Jean finds herself in the middle of a modern day spy network. The plot penetrates through the back streets and tourist sights of Hungary and Romania. Speeding cars, flying bullets and nothing being as it seemed only adds mystery, intrigue and suspense
About the Author
Elizabeth Jung was born and raised on a farm near Danbury, in Western Iowa, one of seven children. She attended college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Returning to college after the children were gone, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. She has lived and traveled extensively in the US and Europe, wherever her government-employed husband was assigned. In her writing, she draws on her real life experiences to create an involving, in-depth local color and interest story. Her next novel is planned to be released in late fall of 2000. She presently spends her time writing, playing bridge and as a part-time business consultant. She has three grown children, three grandchildren, and lives in Clear Lake, Iowa.