Shadows 02 Celtic Shadows by K C West

Author:K C West [West, K C]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Google: W2V2BAAACAAJ
Amazon: 0977031861
Goodreads: 299707
Published: 2013-09-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

“So far, she’s still alive, Kim. And she seems to be in relatively good health.”

Frederick’s words came as such a relief that it sapped my remaining energy. I had been living on the raw edge of my nerves ever since PJ’s kidnapping, and it didn’t help that I was still weak from that dratted flu. I dropped onto the bed, unable to speak.

“Are you okay? Kim, answer me. Are you all right?”

He was still on the telephone, and I needed to respond. “I’m fine, really. It’s a big help to know that she’s okay, at least for the moment. But how do you know that she’s - ” A bout of coughing stopped me for a few moments. “Sorry, Frederick.”

“Are you sure you’re okay, health-wise?”

“Yes, I just have this lingering cough. It’s getting better, though.”

“No matter what else happens, you have to take care of yourself, you hear me?”

“I am, and I will.”

“Good. Now, to my news. First of all, I’m here at my London office.” He went on to explain that he had a videotaped ransom demand and had expressed the original to the Welsh police, along with instructions that Terry and I be allowed to view the tape at any time. He felt that PJ, by her body language and careful wording, was sending out clues, but he was unable to decipher them.

“I’m planning on staying here a day or two. I feel more productive here in London, at least for the moment.”

“I feel better, Frederick, knowing you’re closer.”

“Should you need me, I can be there in less than an hour. And by now, you’ve met Dr. Terry Simms. She’s done some amazing work for various law enforcement organizations.”

“Yes, I’ve met Dr. Simms.” I hoped he wouldn’t notice the venom in my tone.

“You and she can examine the tape for clues.”

“Her specialty is forensic anthropology, so I’m not sure how much help she’ll be.”

“With just a three-day deadline, we can use all the help we can get. Besides, someone in the Los Angeles office recommended her because she helped solve a difficult abduction case where everyone else had failed. Apparently, she possesses a sixth sense about such things.”

From observing Terry’s work in South America, I knew that she had uncanny insight. I couldn’t deny the fact that she was a brilliant scientist and seemed to connect with ancient people on a purely cognitive level. Evidently, that skill worked equally well with the criminal element.

“Frederick, you said the kidnappers gave you three days to get a ransom together. We have to find PJ before the deadline.”

“We will. And if we don’t, I’ll have the ten million ready to transfer.”

I sighed as I recalled reading about cases in which, despite payment of a ransom, the outcome was tragic.

“Don’t worry. I have the police back home tracking the whereabouts of all my known enemies.”

It was the unknown ones that worried me the most. “When can I expect to see you here?”

“I don’t really know, but before the deadline. Listen, keep good thoughts.

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