Spies Die Hard! by Arnold Marmor
The story follows the adventures of two CIA agents, Jack and Jill, as they attempt to uncover a sinister plot by a powerful international criminal organization. With the help of a mysterious informant, they must race against time to stop the organization from carrying out their plans. Along the way, they must face off against ruthless enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and use their wits to outsmart their adversaries. The stakes are high as Jack and Jill battle to save the world from the clutches of evil. With danger lurking around every corner, will they be able to succeed in their mission? Or will they be the next victims of the criminal organization?
By Arnold Marmor · First published 1954 · Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Adventure · 1,019 words
First lines
"This man is a spy for Earth," a voice droned, as the telecaster vibrated and a photo of Harry Horn flashed on the screen. "Ten thousand credits for this man, dead or alive. Contact Lazar of the Security Police. Harry Horn. Thirty-four, five feet, eleven inches, one hundred and seventy-two pounds."
Lynn Brickel snapped off the humming machine. She frowned. Horn had been high in the Martian Security Police, one of Lazar's top men. Now Horn turned out to be a spy for Earth. Why hadn't she been told? Was Green losing his trust in her?
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arnold Marmor
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Adventure, Action, Fiction
- Length: 1,019 words
- Structure: 1 section, 79 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Thriller — The title of the book implies a thrilling story of spies and espionage.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mysterious story of spies and espionage.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies an adventurous story of spies and espionage.
- Action — The title of the book implies an action-packed story of spies and espionage.
Tags
espionage · thriller · action · adventure · mystery · suspense · intelligence · covert operations · spy · betrayal · government · secrets