Chapter 5A Turbulent Past
“A monastery?” Detective Constable Lenny 'Tony' Curtis exclaimed at the morning briefing, after Ross informed the rest of the team where he and Drake had spent most of their night. The pair had finally managed to grab about three hours sleep before rising and quickly showering, dressing and heading back to headquarters, both arriving almost simultaneously.
“That's what I said,” Ross replied flatly and, seeing the fixed look from Drake, corrected himself. “Actually, it's a priory, not a monastery?”
“What's the difference, Boss?” Curtis smiled.
“Later. For now, just be aware that it's home to a small community of monks and nuns … where last night a monk was murdered in a particularly horrific way. The Prior just happens to be a friend of the Chief Constable. Not
