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  Out of the Dark

  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops Shadow Agents: Part of the Immortal Ops World (Shadow Agents / PSI-Ops Book)

  Mandy M. Roth

  Raven Happy Hour, LLC

  Out of the Dark (Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops Shadow Agents®) © Copyright January 2020, Mandy M. Roth

  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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  All books copyrighted to the author and may not be resold or given away without written permission from the author, Mandy M. Roth®.

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  Mandy M. Roth®, Immortal Ops®, PSI-Ops®, Immortal Outcasts®, Paranormal Security and Intelligence®, and Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops Shadow Agents® are registered trademarks of Raven Happy Hour, LLC

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  This novel is a work of fiction. Any and all characters, events, and places are of the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or events or places is merely coincidence. The book is fictional and not a how-to. As always, in real life practice good judgment in all situations. Novel intended for adults only. Must be 18 years or older to read.

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  Published by Raven Happy Hour, LLC

  Oxford, MS 38655

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  Contents

  Note from Author:

  Blurb

  Author Quotes

  Suggested Reading Order of Books Released to Date in the Immortal Ops Series World

  Praise for Mandy M. Roth’s Immortal Ops World

  Immortal Ops® Series Helper

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Sources

  About the Author

  Note from Author:

  For maximum reading enjoyment be sure to read Wrecked Intel and Bound by Midnight prior to reading Out of the Dark.

  Blurb

  Out of the Dark (Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops Shadow Agents®)

  Mandy M. Roth

  When the government approached Wheeler Summerbee with an opportunity to help serve his country at an even deeper level, he jumped at the chance. Little did he know he'd end up a creature of the night with a thirst for blood or that he had ties to gargoyles. Heck, he didn't even know gargoyles and vampires were real prior to the Immortal Ops genetic testing he endured. And he surely didn't know he'd end up a fugitive, on the run from his own government and turned to stone.

  Dedication

  To the brave men and women who serve in the military and their significant others. Thank you for all you do and sacrifice to keep us safer.

  "Mandy M Roth is a true master of her craft! Her breathtaking stories sweep me up, mesmerize and leave me desperate for more. She is my drug of choice!"

  - Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author

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  "Roth has the kind of characters and books that leave you hungry for more and stay with you long after the last page is read. One word sums up her writing style-addictive!"

  - Shannon Mayer, USA TODAY bestselling author

  “Roth writes from the heart, and her characters and worlds are guaranteed to suck the reader in and hold them hostage until the very last page!” NYT Bestselling Author, Yasmine Galenorn

  "The perfect mix of sizzling romance and heart-pounding action. If you like your heroes smoking hot…and not quite human, you can’t go wrong with a Mandy M. Roth book." – Laurie London, NYT and USA Today bestselling author

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  “Mandy M. Roth is my new addiction— one I will not give up. Her books are like potato chips. One is never enough! Smexy, smart and loaded with heart pounding action! READ HER. For real.” — Robyn Peterman, NYT and USA Today bestselling author

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  “Mandy M. Roth is a phenomenal talent whose shifter ops totally kick ass. I know every time I pick one up I’m in for a great adventure full of laughter, camaraderie, and sexy romance. I’ve been a fan of the Immortal Ops since that first book came out 15 years ago, and am still begging her for more.” Michelle M. Pillow, NYT and USA Today bestselling author

  Suggested Reading Order of Books Released to Date in the Immortal Ops Series World

  While books in the Immortal Ops Series World can be read in any order, the author suggests reading them in the following order:

  Immortal Ops (Immortal Ops)

  Critical Intelligence (Immortal Ops)

  Radar Deception (Immortal Ops)

  Strategic Vulnerability (Immortal Ops)

  Tactical Magik (Immortal Ops)

  Act of Mercy (PSI-Ops)

  Administrative Control (Immortal Ops)

  Act of Surrender (PSI-Ops)

  Broken Communication (Immortal Outcasts)

  Separation Zone (Immortal Ops)

  Act of Submission (PSI-Ops)

  Damage Report (Immortal Outcasts)

  Act of Command (PSI-Ops)

  Wolf’s Surrender (Shadow Agents)

  The Dragon Shifter’s Duty (Shadow Agents)

  Midnight Echoes (Crimson Ops)

  Isolated Maneuver (Immortal Outcasts)

  Expecting Darkness (Crimson Ops)

  Area of Influence (Immortal Ops)

  Act of Passion (PSI-Ops)

  Act of Brotherhood (PSI-Ops)

  Healing the Wolf (Shadow Agents)

  Wrecked Intel (Immortal Outcasts)

  Bound by Midnight (Crimson Ops)

  Out of the Dark (Shadow Agents)

  Act of Surveillance (PSI-Ops)

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  And more…

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  This list is NOT up to date. Please check MandyRoth.com for the most current release list.

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  More to come (check www.mandyroth.com for new releases)

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  Books in each series within the Immortal Ops World.

  This list is NOT up to date. To see an updated list of the books within each series under the umbrella of the Immortal Ops World please visit MandyRoth.com. Mandy is always releasing new books within the series world. Sign up for her newsletter at MandyRoth.com to never miss a new release.

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  You can read each individual series within the world, in whatever order you want…

  PSI-Ops: Paranormal Security and Intelligence

  Act of Mercy

  Act of Surrender

  Act of Submission

  Act of Command

  Act of Passion

  Act of Brotherhood

  Act of Surveillance

  Act of Freedom

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Immortal Ops:

  Immortal Ops

  Critical Intelligence

  Radar Deception

  Strategic Vulnerability

  Tactical Magik

  Administrative Control

  Separation Zone

  Area of Influence

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Immortal Outcasts:

  Broken Communication

  Damage Report

  Isolated Maneuver

  Wrecked Intel

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops: Shadow Agents

  Wolf’s Surrender

  The Dragon Shifter’s Duty

  Healing the Wolf

  Out of the Dark

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops: Crimson Ops Series

  Midnight Echoes

  Expecting Darkness

  Bound by Midnight

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

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  Paranormal Regulators Series and Clear Sight Division Operatives (Part of the Immortal Ops World) Coming Soon!

  Praise for Mandy M. Roth’s Immortal Ops World

  Silver Star Award—I feel Immortal Ops deserves a Silver Star Award as this book was so flawlessly written with elements of intrigue, suspense and some scorching hot scenes—Aggie Tsirikas—Just Erotic Romance Reviews

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  5 Stars—Immortal Ops is a fascinating short story. The characters just seem to jump out at you. Ms. Roth wrote the main and secondary characters with such depth of emotions and heartfelt compassion I found myself really caring for them—Susan Holly—Just Erotic Romance Reviews

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  Immortal Ops packs the action of a Hollywood thriller with the smoldering heat that readers can expect from Ms. Roth. Put it on your hot list…and keep it there! —The Road to Romance

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  5 Stars—Her characters are so realistic, I find myself wondering ab
out the fine line between fact and fiction…This was one captivating tale that I did not want to end. Just the right touch of humor endeared these characters to me even more—eCataRomance Reviews

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  5 Steamy Cups of Coffee—Combining the world of secret government operations with mythical creatures as if they were an everyday thing, she (Ms. Roth) then has the audacity to make you actually believe it and wonder if there could be some truth to it. I know I did. Nora Roberts once told me that there are some people who are good writers and some who are good storytellers, but the best is a combination of both and I believe Ms. Roth is just that. Mandy Roth never fails to surpass herself—coffeetimeromance

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  Mandy Roth kicks ass in this story—inthelibraryreview

  Immortal Ops® Series Helper

  Immortal Ops® (I-Ops) Team Members

  Lukian Vlakhusha: Alpha-Dog-One. Team captain, werewolf, King of the Lycans. Book: Immortal Ops (Immortal Ops®)

  Geoffroi (Roi) Majors: Alpha-Dog-Two. Second-in-command, werewolf, blood-bound brother to Lukian. Book: Critical Intelligence (Immortal Ops®)

  Doctor Thaddeus Green: Bravo-Dog-One. Scientist, tech guru, werepanther. Book: Radar Deception (Immortal Ops®)

  Jonathon (Jon) Reynell: Bravo-Dog-Two. Sniper, weretiger. Book: Separation Zone (Immortal Ops®)

  Wilson Rousseau: Bravo-Dog-Three. Resident smart-ass, wererat. Book: Strategic Vulnerability (Immortal Ops®)

  Eadan Daly: Alpha-Dog-Three. PSI-Op and handler on loan to the I-Ops to round out the team, Fae. Book: Tactical Magik (Immortal Ops®)

  Lance Toov: Werepanther and vampire hybrid. Book: Area of Influence (Immortal Ops®)

  Colonel Asher Brooks: Chief of Operations and point person for the Immortal Ops Team. Book: Administrative Control (Immortal Ops®)

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  Paranormal Security and Intelligence (PSI-Ops®) Operatives

  General Jack C. Newman: Director of Operations for PSI North American Division, werelion. Adoptive father of Missy Carter-Majors

  Duke Marlow: PSI-Operative, werewolf. Book: Act of Mercy (PSI-Ops®)

  Doctor James (Jimmy) Hagen: PSI-Operative, werewolf. Took a ten-year hiatus from PSI. Book: Act of Surrender (PSI-Ops®)

  Striker (Dougal) McCracken: PSI-Operative, werewolf

  Carbrey (Car) McCracken: PSI-Operative, werewolf

  Macbeth (Mac) McCracken: PSI-Operative, werewolf

  Miles (Boomer) Walsh: PSI-Operative, werepanther. Book: Act of Submission (PSI-Ops®)

  Captain Corbin Jones: Operations coordinator and captain for PSI-Ops Team Five, werelion. Book: Act of Command (PSI-Ops®)

  Malik (Tut) Nasser: PSI-Operative, werelion. Book: Act of Passion (PSI-Ops®)

  Colonel Ulric Lovett: Director of Operations, PSI-London Division

  Dr. Sambora: PSI-Operative, (PSI-Ops®)

  Garth Ingersson: PSI-Operative, werewolf. Book: Act of Brotherhood

  Rurik Romanov: PSI-Operative, werebear

  Johannes “Hans” Bach: PSI-Operative

  Jannick Bach: PSI-Operative

  Col Alden: PSI-Operative

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  Immortal Outcasts®

  Casey Black: I-Ops test subject, werewolf. Book: Broken Communication

  Weston Carol: I-Ops test subject, werebear. Book: Damage Report

  Bane Antonov: I-Ops test subject, weregorilla. Book: Isolated Maneuver

  Cody Livingston: I-Ops test subject, wereshark

  Ace Hargraves: I-Ops test subject, werehorse

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  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops Shadow Agents®

  Bradley Durant: PSI-Ops: Shadow Agent Division, werewolf. Book: Wolf’s Surrender

  Ezra: PSI-Ops: Shadow Agent Division, dragon-shifter

  Caesar: PSI-Ops: Shadow Agent Division, werewolf

  Gram Campbell: Shadow Agent Division, werewolf and magik

  Armand: Shadow Agent Division, vampire

  Seth: Shadow Agent Division, vampire. One of the founders of the Crimson Ops Division.

  Wheeler Summerbee: I-Ops test subject, vampire hybrid

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  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops: Crimson Ops Division

  Bhaltair: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire. Book: Midnight Echoes

  Labrainn: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Auberi Bouchard: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Searc Macleod: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire. Book: Expecting Darkness

  Daniel Townsend: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Blaise Regnier: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Philandros “Landros” Mires: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

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  Paranormal Regulators

  Stamatis Emathia: Paranormal Regulator, vampire

  Whitney: Paranormal Regulator, werewolf

  Cormag Buchanan: Paranormal Regulator, master vampire

  Erik: Paranormal Regulator, shifter

  Shane: Paranormal Regulator, shifter

  Kippar Reed: Paranormal Regulator, shifter

  Chapter One

  Savannah, GA

  Samantha (Sammy) Ledford double-checked the notes to be sure she hadn’t read the delivery form wrong. Heading an art gallery had seemed like a great job opportunity when she’d accepted it and made the move to the area a month back, but if these types of surprises were the norm, she wasn’t sure she’d made the right choice.

  New York City had been her home. It was all she’d known. Savannah seemed like another planet compared to the hustle and bustle of New York. Everything moved slower in Savannah. No one seemed to be in much of a hurry to do anything.

  It drove her nuts.

  She was the type who liked to get up early and have everything checked off the day’s to-do list before eight in the morning. Since moving to the South, she’d learned many things weren’t even open at eight. She was also told more than once that she talked fast.

  Frankly, she didn’t see it.

  And then there was the whole bit about everyone waving and smiling at her when she was out and about. People being nice wasn’t something she was accustomed to. Weirdly, it sort of freaked her out.

  But it was moments like the current one that made her really miss the city and the job she’d left behind in exchange for a higher-paying position, better job title, and lower cost of living. The cramped apartment that she’d grossly overpaid for—and came with two roommates who were the worst—and the nonstop grind seemed like heaven in comparison to what her last couple of weeks had been.

  Her new apartment was spacious and picture perfect, but the girl next door kept dropping by to be neighborly or something. The first time, she’d shown up with a pound cake, and the next it had been a casserole, something Sammy wouldn’t know how to make if her life depended on it. Then it was just to say hello.