Chapter 16-1

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After radioing in the discovery of Emery Lockwood and requesting backup, the officer searched the woods. Several squad cars, an ambulance and reporters descended on the scene. The accompanying photo depicts the world’s first sight of young Emery Lockwood after being rescued. —New York Times, September 30, 1990 New York TimesThe hellish glow of the flames made the horizon look as though it was on fire. Sophie’s world zeroed in on that one raging inferno. “Drive faster!” she shouted at Royce. He slammed his foot on the Maserati’s gas pedal. She prayed they’d get there in time. “Oh god,” Hayden gasped from the backseat. “It’s the old brewery.” Royce screeched to a halt on the street where the factory had been, far enough away to keep the car from becoming part of the inferno. As she ju

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