My phone vibes. Stanton. Incoming message.
can u talk?
1 minute
Making my way to a quiet spot, I call Stanton’s number. “Yes, Commissioner? You have something for me?”
“Klempner, you asked me for some information...” His words are slow. “… I have something for you. I’m sorry, but it’s not good news.”
Crap…
I have a good idea of what’s coming. Vomit-inducing nausea gripes in my belly. “I’m listening.”
“I have reports on my desk of two homicides in the City. The remains were found this morning of a young woman who worked as a booking clerk for Jetways Transcontinental Airways. The second discovery was of a senior officer with Passport Control at City International. The deceased were recovered from the river this morning, but both have been dead for two days. Both had access to recor
