Desert Demon (Foley & Rose Book 7) by Gary Gregor

Author:Gary Gregor [Gregor, Gary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Next Chapter
Published: 2021-06-13T22:00:00+00:00

Barbara Logan was working behind the front counter of the Kulgera roadhouse shop when Adalhard Jaeger entered. “Good morning,” she greeted the tall stranger.

“Good morning,” Adalhard said as he approached the counter.

“What can I do for you?”

Adalhard reached into his pocket for his wallet. “I will pay for diesel fuel. Also, for one coffee to take away.”

“Have you travelled far?” Barbara asked pleasantly.

“I am from Germany,” Adalhard answered casually.

Barbara smiled. “I can tell from your accent. I meant how far have you travelled today?”

“Oh, not so far today.”

“Which way are you headed?”

“South. I go to South Australia today.” Adalhard paid for the fuel and the coffee.

“You are close,” Barbara told him. “South Australia is only twenty kilometres away. You might have to wait until they clear the road, though.”

“The road is not clear?”

“No, the police have closed the road. A bad accident on the highway. About fifteen kilometres south.”

“Accident?”

“Yes, a very bad one. Two people killed. The two policemen from here are down there and South Australian police from Marla as well. The road is closed until the Highway Patrol from Alice Springs and an ambulance arrives. You might have a long wait.” Barbara moved to the end of the counter and began preparing his coffee. “Sugar?”

“Excuse me?”

“Sugar. Do you want sugar in your coffee?”

“Sugar, yes, I like sugar. Two spoons, thank you. I am sorry, my English is not so good.”

“Your English is fine,” Barbara smiled. “You are welcome to wait here if you like. Perhaps you would like some lunch? We have my own homemade quiche on special today.” She handed Adalhard his coffee. “The officer-in-charge of the police station will ring his wife when they have opened the road and she will notify me so I can pass it on to any travellers.”

“How many police you have here?”

“We have two. They are both at the accident scene. They were the first police to attend. They will return here when the Highway Patrol arrives. Can I get you some quiche?”

“Is okay, thank you,” Adalhard said. “I am not hungry.” He backed away from the counter.

“Okay. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your trip.”

“Thank you.” Adalhard turned and walked briskly from the roadhouse.

When he got into his vehicle, he thought about the shop owner’s words. The two police officers were away from their homes. The officer-in-charge’s wife was home, alone hopefully. Fortuitous, he thought. Kill a cop’s wife. It had to be the ultimate buzz. Then the cat-and-mouse, catch-me-if-you can game would really be on. He had eluded the police so far, and now he was faced with a challenge too enticing to let slip by.

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