DEATH BY CARAVAN a gripping British crime mystery full of twists by P.F. FORD

Author:P.F. FORD [FORD, P.F.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JOFFE BOOKS crime thrillers and mysteries
Published: 2024-07-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

‘We were right about her being taken off the case, then?’ asked Norman when Slater told him about Robbins on Monday morning.

‘Right on the money, which means you were almost certainly right about Watson being some sort of undercover spy.’

‘So, how are we going to work both cases? Does this mean you’re not going to be working the Steve Harris case?’

‘I don’t think it’s going to come to that,’ replied Slater. ‘Robbins is going to have to be careful what she does, and I promised not to go dropping her in the crap by making lots of waves. I’m going to have to wait to see what she can uncover. It’s going to be very much a case of softly, softly. It might even turn out that we don’t get anywhere.

‘And as for the Steve Harris case, I intend to be working with you just like we were before, and now we’ve got a contact in Winchester nick who might be able to help too.’

‘So, what do you need me to do?’

‘Help me make sense of anything we find. Is that okay?’

‘Is that okay? Are you kidding? Look, someone dragged you into a murder case by using a copy of your car to kill a guy. I’ll help in any way I can.’

‘Thanks, Norm. I told Robbins we could count on you,’ said Slater. ‘And I think it’s pretty obvious Watson is the “someone” in question.’

‘It’s difficult to see how she couldn’t be involved, but unless we can prove different, I would think she was probably working to orders, so let’s not rush to judge, huh?’

‘It would be a bloody sight easier if she’d only talk to me,’ said Slater.

‘She’s probably following orders about that, too.’

Slater sighed. ‘Yeah, you’re probably right.’

‘So, Robbins is okay?’ asked Norman.

‘Yeah, she’s alright.’

‘She does understand the risk she’s taking?’

‘I tried to persuade her she needn’t get involved, but she’s had her nose put out of joint, and she wants to know who’s responsible. She knows the risk — that’s why she’s going to be very careful and take her time.’

‘And you think you can avoid getting carried away and landing her in trouble?’

‘I’m a changed man, remember? I’m much better at thinking before I act.’

‘Actually, I have to confess I was impressed with the way you handled that young DS Wesley. He was trying so hard to wind you up.’

Slater folded his arms. ‘Well, there you go. That proves my point.’

‘Remember: Robbins is sticking her neck out for you.’

‘I know, Norm. Trust me, I’m going to be on my best behaviour.’

* * *

‘There’s a message on the answering machine,’ said Norman as he opened the office door.

‘That’s something we need to figure out if we’re going to move forward,’ said Slater. ‘I still think we need a receptionist or something.’

‘Yeah, right,’ said Norman, grumpily, as he headed for his desk. ‘If you know someone who works for nothing, maybe you can put me in touch with them. In the meantime, we’ll have to make do with the machine.

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