In ConferenceThe conference that was called by Detective Chief Inspector Harry Lewis took place in a rather less than cheerful atmosphere. Charles Carrick and Sergeant Lewis Cole were there, invited as a courtesy along with Connor, Clay, and the D.C.I. himself.
“Since this case began we haven't exactly made startling progress have we?” asked the D.C.I.
“That's true Sir,” Connor responded, “though we do seem to be narrowing things down a bit. We think we just might be on the verge of identifying a prime suspect.”
“I know Sean, but you've said that before and it looks like you're only getting this far because all of your possible suspects are being killed themselves.”
“I don't think that's quite fair Sir,” Carrick interjected. “Sean has been working flat out trying to get a handle on the
