Holy Island: A DCI Ryan Mystery (The DCI Ryan Mysteries Book 1) by LJ Ross

Author:LJ Ross [Ross, LJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Cozy, Romance, Holidays, Romantic Suspense, Crime Fiction, Serial Killers, Mystery & Suspense, Suspense
Amazon: B00RPSQAG8
Published: 2015-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

At eleven-thirty, Anna stood amongst the crowd which had gathered in the main square, listening to DCS Gregson giving a statement to the press. A small platform had been raised just in front of the statue of St Cuthbert and a crowd of local and national reporters fired out questions while their cameras rolled. Roads were blocked from the village to the causeway by vans and cars. Local hotels which hadn’t already reached capacity with police guests were now overflowing with cameramen and reporters. For once, the tourists fought to gain entry.

Amid the spectacle, the Priory stood, unchanging and unmoving as before.

“The Northumbria Police Constabulary is working hard to bring justice to the families of those who have lost their loved ones in these tragic and senseless crimes. We want to assure those families that we have our best men and women investigating. We are sparing no resource in our hunt for the person or persons responsible.” Gregson was authoritative, a man of the people who had a habit of command. Every intonation in his voice was designed to build trust in those who listened.

“Is it true that these are ritual murders?” One reporter shouted out.

“We cannot confirm or deny anything that may prejudice our investigation.” Gregson favoured the short woman from the local television studio with a hard stare.

“Is it true that there has been a third murder?” She didn’t relent.

“I can confirm that a third person identified as Robert Fowler, a local man who worked as a volunteer coastguard and fisherman, was found dead this morning. We are investigating and our condolences go out to his family.”

Several voices shouted out at once.

“Is it true that a suspect has been released without charge? Do you have any other suspects?”

“The investigative team can and will question individuals where appropriate.”

“Is it true that the police have no other leads?”

“The CID team are pursuing all leads and will continue to work quickly to bring the person or persons responsible to justice,” Gregson reiterated firmly.

“Are the three murders connected?”

“The CID team are treating these crimes as linked,” Gregson confirmed shortly. They would know that already.

“Is it true that DCI Ryan is heading the investigation?” one smart-mouthed little weasel shouted out and was pleased to see the consternation on Gregson’s face. “Do you really feel he is competent to lead, given the events following the Hacker?”

Away from the platform, Ryan felt his stomach sink. Gregson turned to him with a question in his eyes and Ryan nodded. His hands were sweaty and his knees wanted to shake but when he stepped up to the platform to face the cameras and the questions, he was in control.

In charge of himself and his team.

Gregson moved smoothly away from the microphone as Ryan stepped forward.

There was an unusual hush. Many of the reporters recognised him instantly as the tall, handsome detective who had taken over the Hacker case earlier that summer. The aptly-named ‘Hacker’ made a habit of slashing his victims, cutting them apart with surgical precision.

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