Private Eyes by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Knotted Road Press

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Margaret Allen-Professor at Old Montgomery College.

Dr. Reginald Bennet-Renowned neurological doctor

Becky Oliver-a middle aged social worker

Molly Graham-a graphic designer and student from the Midwest Territories.

* * *

What did they call have in common?

She opened her eyes. “Ackback.”

“Ackback is spread by The District regulators and the governor. Don’t you know?” Biscoe said as he walked back in, the hint of humor at odds with his velvety baritone. He placed a cup of coffee at the edge of her desk.

“Not. Funny. The ‘Net is overrun with garbage rumors and ridiculous lies. Stay focused.” Fawn shook her head but smiled that he appeared to be back to himself. “We have four bodies.”

“So touchy,” Briscoe said.

“Thank you for this,” she said and sipped. “I’m sorry B.B. I tired. I didn’t mean what I said.”

“Yes, you did,” Briscoe countered. “I also know you’re exhausted.”

On the monitor, the identifier vanished in a swarm of other users around Union Station. The Fish had disappeared again.

“B.B., last night when I had the Fish in custody, it spoke in a robotic voice,” Fawn said.

“What do you mean?” Briscoe asked, having refilled his tea, he sipped from his ornate teacup.

She had his attention, she could tell by the muscle throbbing in his jaw.

“Well, it had static, like the voice was coming through speakers.”

Briscoe sipped before speaking. “No decent speakers would allow static…”

“B.B…”

“No, no hear me out. What if the person in the mask, you said he had a mask, right?”

“Right.”

“What if the person wearing the mask is someone you know? That way they can disguise their voice so you wouldn’t know it was them.” Briscoe sat back triumphantly as if he’d cracked the whole case.

“It’s a good thing you’re cute,” Fawn replied with a shake of her head. “I do agree that the mask is where the violator had the speakers and the microphone embedded. What I don’t get is the robotic voice.”

Briscoe shrugged. “Could be those voice modifiers. It could be a robot. The real question is why.”

Fawn nodded. “The motive hasn’t been clear since day one and it’s only getting muddier. Why all these people? What if it was a robot? Why is it killing people?”

A rapt against the window, caught her attention. She looked over to the entrance, where a tall, dark and handsome vioTech came in sporting a white coat uniform and a large crown of curly hair. He held a tablet in his hand, and he scribbled something on it using a stylus.

“What do you have for us?” Briscoe asked, turning in his chair.

Dr. Ryan Rycroft flashed a smile, but then got down to business. “Inspector Granger, I completed the autopsy on the victim, and I thought I’d bring the report up in case you were still here.”

“What’s so urgent?” She stood and walked over to Briscoe’s desk, which was closer to the door. Her hands felt damp and she wiped them on her pants.

Dr. Rycroft stepped into their workspace, allowing the door to close behind him. He cleared his throat and handed her the tablet.

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