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counter-surveillance
The protagonist employs tactics such as doubling back, blending into crowds, and using distractions to evade a tailing operative.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Plague of Demons (1965)Keith Laumer
Chapter 3
The protagonist detects he is being followed by a clumsy operative working for Julius, confirming he is under surveillance. After evading the tail and examining the pursuer's belongings, he returns to his hotel room to find it has been searched but not compromised, then prepares to deploy advanced stealth technology and weaponry for his mission. The chapter highlights the tense atmosphere of espionage and the protagonist's careful, methodical approach to counter-surveillance and readiness.