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I'm working on a novel at the moment called "7". Before you ask, it has nothing to do with psycho-horror films from the 90's, cardinal virtues, deadly sins or seals from the Book of Revelation.

"7" is the name lovingly given to a small, unofficial organisation which carries out such unauthorised tasks as the Government deems 'necessary'. Since MI5 deals with legitimate internal security, and MI6 deals with external security, it seemed like 7 followed on quite naturally!

The story follows a man known as 'Hodgins', who has been working for 7 for the last few years. Because 7's work is completely illegal and utterly immoral, agents only work for five years, after which they are given a new identity and a tonne of cash and are 'retired' to a destination of their choice, on the proviso that they never set foot in the country again. The problem is, Hodgins is starting to suspect that his understanding of 'being retired' might differ from that of his superiors...

The action starts at the Priory, a famous mental health clinic specialising in difficult cases. Hodgins is sitting in the office of Dr Anthony Wilkinson, a psychiatrist of great renown. He is having trouble coming to terms with the things he has done and needs to talk to someone about it. The problem is, how do you go about blowing the whistle on an organisation that doesn't exist? And even if you blow as loud as you can, will anyone listen, and what can they do about it anyway?

I'll post little of bits of it up here soon for you to peruse and comment on. Hope you like the idea!!