The Assignment - An Orlando Story
The first rule of being an apprentice: Do what you're told.
When Orlando receives her new assignment, she thinks she's in for an easy day.
But the simple chauffeur job she assumes she is on, is not so simple, after all.
THE ASSIGNMENT is a seven thousand word short story, featuring Orlando from the award winning Jonathan Quinn Thriller series. It first appeared in the digital anthology SHAKEN: Stories for Japan.
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Brett Battles
Brett Battles crafts thrillers that don’t just chase the next plot twist—they explore the shadows where espionage, identity, and morality intertwine. Growing up in Southern California, he found his storytelling voice early, convincing his sixth-grade teacher to let the whole class dive into his short stories. That early spark evolved into a writing career spanning over forty novels, with characters and plots that grip readers with their complexity and emotional depth.
His debut introduced Jonathan Quinn, a freelance operative navigating a perilous world of secrets, setting a tone that defines Battles’ work: sharp, layered, and relentless. Awards like the Barry for Best Thriller followed, but it’s his ability to weave intricate narratives with human vulnerability that resonates most. Beyond the Quinn series, his storytelling branches into the Project Eden thrillers, the Rewinder trilogy’s inventive sci-fi twist, and collaborations that expand his reach.
Jonathan Quinn
Jonathan Quinn consists of sixteen primary books, and includes six additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
