The God Class: The Third Nick Wolfe Sci Fi Adventure (Nick Wolfe Adventure Series Book 3) Read Free Page A

importance of fitting in, but he also believed in being ready for action. He threw the dress shoes and socks in the trash can, but changed the rest of the new clothes. His combat boots weren’t noticeable unless one was looking for them.
    He rested for a few hours until mid-morning, and then made plans to go out and search the countryside based on Tristan Evans’ intel on where he believed the ship to have landed. Afterward, he would snoop around town and see if anyone heard or saw anything unusual.  
    The trip to the outer plains was pleasant enough, but mostly fruitless. There was a large hill, which was not visible from the satellite until a few nights ago. Nick was sure this was a part of the ship, but where was the rest of it? He took down a few notes at the site, set up a few tiny motion-activated cameras linked to his TC, hiked around the surrounding area, and went back to town after a few hours.
     
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    Newton Paxson decided to reconnect with one of his friends from high school. If he was going to carry out his orders from the presence in the ship, he knew he would need some muscle. Maynard Halifax was a big man on campus in high school but, after breaking his ankle in his first year of college, never could run as fast as he used to and was cut from the team. He didn’t have a plan B — all he ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. He had been “regrouping” in his old room at his parents’ house for the last two years, mostly getting stoned and feeling sorry for himself.
    Halifax answered his door wearing jeans, cowboy boots, and a black T-shirt that was a little too tight. His unruly reddish hair hung down over his eyes, but he otherwise looked like he was getting ready to meet someone or go into town.
    “Hey, Pax. You’re looking good these days. What’s going on?”
    “This will sound crazy, but the other night I saw something outside of town. Can I come in?”
    “Sure, come on in.” Halifax closed the door behind him and flopped onto the sofa. “So, what did you see?”
    “I’m not sure, but I think it may be an alien ship.”
    “Come on, man. Who do you think you’re talking to here?”
    “Well, I don’t know if it’s an alien ship but it is definitely a spaceship of some kind — though it looked like a small mountain before it embedded itself into the countryside. Now it just looks like a small hill, and I’m convinced most of it is underground. I was able to go inside, and I fell asleep in there for a while. The next thing I know I’m at home and two days have gone by. On top of that, I feel better than I have in years. I’ve lost weight and am more confident than I’ve ever been in my life.”
    Paxson immediately wondered if it was wise to mention his mental state to Halifax, but decided it would be okay since he mentioned it to him hoping for a similar outcome for his friend.
    He continued, “You know Beverly Beckett?”
    “Yeah, you dated her for a while, but she dumped you because you weren’t ambitious enough. Yeesh, why’d you hook up with her again? She wasn’t any fun.”
    “No, but I always regretted that we broke up, and the fact that I could have kept it from happening. Whoever her husband is will be a powerful man, and lately I think I can be that man.”
    “You don’t sound like much fun either, bro.”
    “I’m still the same guy, but I just want to get my life together and try to build something. Lately I don’t think teaching is for me … Anyway, why don’t you come out with me and see for yourself?”
    “Aw, man. I’d like to, but Heath is coming by to help me with some college applications. It’s going to take a few hours, at least. Maybe we can do it later this afternoon?”
    “College? Are you getting back into playing ball?”
    “No, I’m just applying as a regular student. I’m not getting a free ride, but I’ll at least be able to get a job when I get out. You remember Heath, right?”
    “Heath Chesterfield? Sure. He was always