Black Scorpion (54 page)
Authors: Jon Land
Michael's eyes widened, too. “Is this some kind of joke?”
“Not at all, far from it.”
“You said you were here about Scarlett.”
“And I am. To help ensure that she didn't die in vain.” The man slid his ID back into his pocket. “We've been watching you since your escapades⦔ Here the man's voice tailed off as his gaze hardened slightly. “⦠and your crimes ⦠captured our attention, along with that mysterious relic of yours.”
“What do you think you know?”
“We know
everything
. You see, we've been following you for quite a while, but decided to wait until the proper time to make contact. That time, I'm afraid, has come.”
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JON LAND
is the acclaimed author of thirty-six novels, including the bestselling series featuring Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong:
Strong Enough to Die, Strong Justice, Strong at the Break, Strong Vengeance, Strong Rain Falling,
and
Strong Darkness,
which won the 2014 USA Best Books Award for Thrillers. In addition, Land is the coauthor of the nonfiction bestseller
Betrayal
.
Jon Land
lives in Providence, Rhode Island, and can be found at
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FABRIZIO BOCCARDI
is an entrepreneur, investor, creator, producer, and CEO and chairman of the board of directors of King Midas World Entertainment, Inc. Boccardi is the creator and owner of the multimedia brand and franchise the Tyrant. In addition, he controls numerous investments in the United States and abroad.
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THER
B
OOKS BY
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ON
L
AND
The Alpha Deception
The Council of Ten
The Doomsday Spiral
The Eighth Trumpet
The Gamma Option
Labyrinth
The Lucifer Directive
The Ninth Dominion
The Omega Command
The Omicron Legion
Pandora's Temple
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The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending
The Tenth Circle
The Valhalla Testament
The Vengeance of the Tau
Vortex
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Illustration: View from Las Vegas Boulevard
Illustration: Grand Underwater Suite
Illustration: Great White Casino
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
BLACK SCORPION: THE TYRANT REBORN
Copyright © 2015 by King Midas World Entertainment, Inc.
