Chapter One Operation Mongoose A few things went through Dexter’s head as he plummeted toward the ground ten thousand feet below him. For one, he wondered if it was possible to light a cigarette successfully while free falling at near terminal velocity. He concluded it would not since the rushing air would effectively snuff out the flame. Not to mention render a perfectly good cig unsmokeable. The second thought was that he really hoped Kirra had rigged his chute properly. She was clearly ups...