Free Europa Conspiracy (Babylon Rising 3) by Tim F. LaHaye

remember the story of Jesus' death on the cross? Two other men were crucified with him that day. They were both thieves. One of them asked Jesus to save him--just minutes before he was to die. Jesus said, This day you will be with me in paradise.'
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    The same could be true for you, Dr. Anderson," Murphy said sincerely, "if you would only invite Him into your life."
    "Excuse me." The gray-haired receptionist entered the library, smiled at the two men, and said, "I'm sorry, but visiting hours are over. I'm afraid that you'll have to leave now. If you want to continue your conversation with Dr. Anderson, it will have to be tomorrow."
    "You must come back tomorrow! I have much more to tell you," Dr. Anderson exclaimed.
    Later, back in his motel room, Murphy sat on the bed trying to process his talk with the old doctor.
    Could it be true? Could Anderson and his partner have been in on the birth of the Anti-Christ? That would mean that he is alive today ... about thirty-eight.
    Murphy knew that if he was ever going to get to sleep, he'd have to change what he was thinking about. He turned on the television and began to unpack his suitcase. He had just stepped out of the bathroom when something caught his attention.
    The announcer said, "We have a late-breaking story. A bizarre animal attack took place today when a Sergeant Owen East, of the Orlando Police Department, was nearly killed by a falcon. Eyewitnesses state that they saw a large bird, which some believe was a falcon, swoop down out of the sky and land on the sergeant. He was leaving work when the incident took place. Another off-duty officer ran to his aid. He was able to beat off the bird with his nightstick. Doctors at Mercy Hospital
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    say that Sergeant East is in critical condition. Dr. Alfred Fordham, the physician in charge, says that the officer's voice box was severely damaged and there was a great deal of blood loss. On another news front--"
    That has to be Talon's work!
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    SIXTEEN
    THE BLACK SUV pulled under a willow tree by the curb and stopped. As Talon rolled down the window, classical music could be heard coming from within.
    He smiled. Two for one. This will be a good day.
    He opened up a book by Edgar Allan Poe and began to read.
    "Dr. Murphy. I'm so glad to see you," Dr. Anderson said, smiling broadly. "Would you mind if we went for a walk and talked? This nursing home is quite depressing. It's nice to be with someone young whose mind is still good."
    "That would be fine, it's a beautiful day. I noticed a small park not far from here. There's a coffee shop next to it. We could get something to drink and maybe even a cinnamon roll."
    "You've discovered my weakness. I go there often." Dr. Anderson grinned.
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    Murphy and Dr. Anderson strolled down the path by the park. Magnificent willows shaded the walkway.
    "Dr. Murphy, before you arrived I went to the office at Quiet River. The chief operating officer is a notary. I had him witness this letter." Dr. Anderson handed Murphy a single sheet of paper.
    Federated Bank & Trust
    New York City, New York
    To Whom It May Concern:
    The bearer of this letter, Dr. Michael Murphy, has been given permission by me to retrieve items out of my safe deposit box. Because of health conditions, my doctors will not allow me to travel great distances. I therefore have given Dr. Murphy the power of attorney to act on my behalf.
    Please afford him your kind assistance. Thank you for your help in this matter.
    Most sincerely yours,
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    "I'm not sure I understand." Murphy looked up at Dr. Anderson, puzzled.
    "Dr. Murphy, I don't have a great deal of time left. I need to get that information into the hands of someone who can alert the proper people. I think you are that person. I know that we just met yesterday, but there's something about you I trust. Would you please do this for a dying old man?"
    The plea in Anderson's eyes was hard to resist.
    "Of course I will," Murphy said. "I'd be happy to help you."
    "Thank you so very