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Jack sent Jena an e-mail detailing his plan to inspect the bomber's residence and received her blessing to have a look around before the forensics team arrived. One thing he and his boss shared was a general distrust for authority. It was hard to be certain that they would get useful information if they didn't look themselves.
After that, it was a quick drive to Nepean with Ben in his front seat. The man let out the occasional grunt of frustration, no doubt complaining when something jostled his stitches. Jack had to stifle his irritation; he should have insisted that his friend stay out of this one.
The small townhouse complex where the bomber had lived consisted of over two dozen homes on three sides of a central parking lot. Narrow houses were packed together without an inch of sp
