“The library,” he announced triumphantly. “Why didn't I think of that before? I've actually spoken to the librarian because she came to me with information. I didn't even think of visiting the place.”
“Looks like you need to make another trip, my boy.”
“I do.”
“But not before you buy me another drink for being so helpful. Goblet, a pint of Rigid's Nasty Bastard, please.”
* * *
Cornucopia was, by conventional standards and not those of what is usual in this part of the world, a normal looking town. Very normal. From its car parks and cinema multiplex to the throngs of people wandering up and down its streets looking for a bargain or somewhere to hold up for a drink and a bite to eat it screamed normal.
Ethan followed the signs that took them right through the centre of town and out th
