Mingling in the CIA: Archie

By Shelly Mateer

In the latest installment of the Mingling in the CIA series, readers are introduced to Archie. Join Archie as he jaunts across the globe, generously funded by the U.S. government. Readers will continue to get a peek into the real lives of the officers in America's premier intelligence agency.
The Mingling in the CIA series gives readers a disturbing, yet comical view into the real lives of CIA officers. You will never view the CIA the same way again!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shelly Mateer
• Release date: Aug 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005133146

Shelly Mateer

Shelly Mateer is a former CIA officer. She writes books and stories inspired by her time working for the CIA. Her first book, Single in the CIA, is a memoir about her experience working in the National Clandestine Service (aka Directorate of Operations) of the Central Intelligence Agency. Her series, Mingling in the CIA, takes readers on a disturbing yet comical journey into the daily lives of the officers in America's premier spy agency. Mission: Stand Down is a true to life spy thriller – her most controversial book yet. Mommy Thinks She's a Monster is a touching children's picture book about moms and motherhood written from the perspective of a young child, who only wants their mommy to be present in their life. The Lemon Seed is a children's picture book about thriving in adversity and flourishing, even in dismal circumstances and environments. The Adventures of Shelly Beach series is an elementary-grade chapter book series that takes our youngest readers on magical adventures in the Florida Keys. As a mother of two young children, Shelly has created the BurpMitt® product line for baby and home, developed the Cooking in the CIA app and created a comical children’s music album, Mommy’s Gone Mad!

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Mingling in the CIA:

Archie

By

Shelly Mateer

This book is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, businesses and events are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

Copyright © 2022 Shelly Mateer

www.shellymateer.com

Published by False Buddha LLC

1314 East Las Olas Boulevard No. 232

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, USA

All rights reserved.

ISBN-13: 979-8-218-03374-3

All statements of fact, opinion, or analysis expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official positions or views of the CIA or any other U.S. Government agency. Nothing in the contents should be construed as asserting or implying U.S. Government authentication of information or Agency endorsement of the author’s views. This material has been reviewed by the CIA to prevent the disclosure of classified information.

Contents

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

About the Author

Chapter 1

If I set it up for Phuket I can see Hom. But I hear there are some hot girls in Bulgaria.

A creepy grin crept across his face as he stared at his laptop screen.

Why not both? Headquarters has the funds. Especially if I can make it seem like my guy is tied in with terrorism somehow.

Creative writing was never really his thing, but Archie set about trying to tie his Malaysian asset in with possible ties to a terrorist group. The guy was a hotel clerk in reality, but Headquarters wouldn’t know that.

Visions of hot girls dancing in his head, he finished writing up a quick cable justifying a jaunt to Phuket and then on to Bulgaria. It would be a hefty bill, but he had no doubt that Headquarters would shell out the funds, especially in the name of the War on Terror. His phone chimed, bringing him out of his reverie. It was Waan, wishing him a happy new year.

These Thai women can’t get enough of me.

He tossed his phone on the bed and stared out the hotel window. The air