28 ARTFUL DODGING "Everyone down and keep quiet." Raul had just enough time to get the group into the woods behind one of the rental houses before the militia kicked open the doors and started tearing the house apart. He knew that another group of storm-troopers were most likely at the other rental house, searching for his group of fugitives. He’d expected something like this but was surprised by how quickly it had happened. He’d thought they would get out of North America before the Lavenders came looking for them. He watched the invaders moving from room to room through his night scope. He was both intrigued and amused by their efficiency. From the wall safe behind a shelf, to the locked desk drawer, it was very clear they’d studied the tips provided by the mole. When the Lavenders l

