Nowhere to Run: A Detective Kay Hunter short story by Rachel Amphlett

Author:Rachel Amphlett [Amphlett, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-913498-68-9
Publisher: Saxon Publishing

Chapter Eight

‘Do you know what I think? I reckon that after he’s got all the information from the app, he can analyse it to find out where women are running, what times they run at, and how fast they run.’

Kay finished talking and waited while Sharp scribbled on the whiteboard, re-capped the pen, and picked up his coffee.

‘So, routine is their killer, is that what you’re saying?’ asked Higgins.

Kay turned in her seat to face her colleague and leaned an arm over the back. ‘Exactly, and he’s using the app to track their movements. I know what I’m like when I’m out for a run – I have favourite routes, especially since I’ve been training for the charity race.’

‘Then we know how to draw him out, don’t we, Hunter?’

Kay turned at the sound of Sharp’s voice. Her eyes widened as her thought processes caught up.

‘Really?’ Her eyes narrowed. ‘How?’

‘I executed a search warrant based on your report, and we’ve used that to request a copy of Ashe’s database. We know all the routes his users take. All we need now is someone capable of running those routes.’

‘You can’t be serious.’

He folded his arms across his chest. ‘I’m very serious,’ he said, his smile disappearing. ‘I think you’ve made a valid case for your theory. And we’re out of time.’ He pointed to the calendar on the wall. ‘The charity run is on Saturday. If we don’t catch him before then, based on your theory, we might lose him for good – because he’ll move on. There isn’t another race scheduled in this area until June.’

Her shoulders slumped.

‘Kay.’ Sharp crossed the space between them. He reached out and patted her shoulder, then pointed at the whiteboard. ‘We’ll be there with you. Based on what evidence we’ve got, we now know the sort of person he targets, and we can work out where the grab points are in each park.’

‘We’ll need to contact the women on that database,’ Kay said. ‘Advise them to stay away from their usual routes and stop using the app until we’ve got him in custody.’

‘Higgins can do that while we’re setting up the operation,’ said Sharp, clicking his fingers at the young constable.

Kay sighed. She knew he was right. ‘I just feel uncomfortable being used as bait.’

A frown creased Sharp’s brow before he spoke. ‘At least you know what you’re getting into,’ he said. ‘Those two women didn’t.’

Kay closed her eyes, ashamed. ‘Yes, Sarge.’

He moved away, gathered up the files on his desk and turned towards the door. ‘I’ll bring the DI up to speed on our proposal.’ He opened the door and paused. ‘Good work, detective.’

Kay managed a small smile before he stalked from the room.

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