Blog post 91

Another segment from Golden Gate, the first novel of the Tessera Trilogy, is offered for your review and comment.

 Ab Quaiq was an idyllic village near the Al Hassa oasis in the Eastern Province. Concealed beneath its serene surface were men of strong belief, men with little tolerance. Many such Shia men lived there, and some met there, in Abdul’s home, away from its room for women, to plan attacks on infidels and unworthy Muslims.

They targeted first those who lived at the Rasheef Omram Compound. The compound residents would be the first infidels in Riyadh they would kill on their Jihad. Residing here with their families were western electronics contractors. The residents represented a number of the firms that built, maintained, and trained the military on its aircraft, ships, vehicles, missile systems, radars, and ancillary equipment. A Who’s Who of western technical support was represented among the residents; most were former military or retirees, plus US military, DOD personnel and their families. 

Abdul, Hamid and Walid emptied their clips through the door. The noise was a decibel level not fit for ears. The buildings’ marble walls and floor created a tornadic blast as empty shell casings clattered to the floor. The smell of cordite assaulted their noses. Abdul tried to say something to Walid, but nothing was heard above the awful din that surged at their ear drums. He grabbed Walid’s arm, pointed to the door, tried to convey the idea they must knock it open or down. Walid didn’t respond or move.

Haven't been working on the second novel (Sooley Base) recently, as I've reverted to genealogist. I'm trying to offload files and photos to CUZZES so they can continue the research in their family lines. Just trying to sort through the stacks and boxes is a task worthy of the Gods. Hopefully that distraction, and setting up a Blog for my High School class will lessen in the weeks ahead.

Enjoy!!!