Chapter 48 Allen “About how many people will be there?” I ask. “In past years, they usually had round tables that seated nine people, and there were twenty tables, at least. But I’ve never been to the new place, Allen, so I’m not sure about the room size there.” I run some quick calculations in my head. A hundred and eighty guests, minimum, plus figure anywhere from twenty to forty waitstaff and other hotel personnel. Conservatively, we are talking about trying to spring a trap surrounded by over two hundred and ten people without incurring any collateral damage. Not to mention it probably has some sort of view of the lake, which means we need to assess the possibility of threats coming from the water…. Great. “How do you feel about doing some reconnaissance with me after we talk t

