Blazer: Return of the Troubles: A Cop Thriller by G.C. Harmon

Author:G.C. Harmon [Harmon, G.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781639770281
Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
Published: 2021-09-21T22:00:00+00:00

8

It was a short four block drive up 7th Street to the Federal building at 7th and Mission. It took only minutes to drive, and Stanson related his conversation with someone named Agent Bauman, State Department. I understand you are searching for a missing priest, Bauman had asked him. I’d like to take a meeting about this man with you and your lead investigator, I think his name is Blazer. Is there any information you would like to provide us for the investigation? No, Bauman said, just get here as soon as possible. Top floor, ask for me by name. Steve agreed with his mentor that this was mysterious and could spell trouble for them.

Stanson found a place to park along Mission Street, and the three of them made their way across to the plaza outside the building. Steve looked up to examine the building. It was eighteen stories tall, long and narrow, like a slab of concrete standing on its side. The upper portion of the building was covered by some kind of metal mesh. It was part of the building’s “green” design, and Steve couldn’t fathom how this was functional for anything.

They entered the plaza, which was partially covered by a structure that sported glass panels. They walked past concrete benches and a decorative water fountain that took up a large area. The door opened automatically, and Stanson led them up to a security station, a round well of a desk with several uniformed officers and multiple computer terminals visible. One of the guards met Stanson’s gaze, and the Captain strode boldly up to him. “Captain John Stanson, SFPD. I’m supposed to meet with a Mr. Bauman.”

“Captain Stanson?” a new voice asked. The three turned to find a tall black man approaching, having heard his announcement. He was Blazer’s height, light skinned black, and well-spoken. “I’m Agent Birdsong, State Department. I was sent by Agent Bauman to meet you and bring you upstairs.” He glanced at the other two.

“That’s fine,” John said. “These are my lead investigators, Sergeant Blazer and Inspector Black.”

“Blazer?” said Birdsong as he extended his hand.

“Yes, sir,” Steve said, shaking. He got the feeling there was something else behind the man’s repeating his name.

He shook Scot’s hand as well. “Right this way, gentleman.”

Birdsong led them across the lobby to an elevator bank, and he hit the up button. The car was there instantly, and they boarded. The car whisked them up but stopped at the third floor. Birdsong stepped off, and they followed him down the row of elevator doors until he pushed another up button.

“Do these things not work right?” Scot asked.

“Actually, they work too well,” Birdsong chuckled. “This is supposed to be one of the greenest buildings in this city. The elevators are designed to go only three floors at a time to encourage everyone who works here to take the stairs once in a while for exercise. It’s become quite the bone of contention.”

They stepped into another car and started up. “This place is supposed to be designed to take advantage of natural lighting.

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