Shout in the Dark by Christopher Wright

Author:Christopher Wright
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: relics, fascists, vatican involved, neonazi plot, fascist italy, vatican secret service, catholic church fiction, relic hunters

"ARE YOU SURE we parked it here?"

The resignation in Laura's voice revealed that she knew perfectly well they had. She tried her cell phone but was unable to get a signal. Marco found the same problem -- obviously a major drawback of living out here in this place.

"Stay here, Laura. Let's hide the detector and spade in the bushes here, and I'll run back to the village to phone the carabinieri. I saw a phone in the bar. I'll be as quick as I can."

He had not gone far down the track across the fields when he heard the sound of car tires turning on the gravel. Concerned for Laura's safety, he hurried back.

He was surprised to find Laura talking to the driver of an old green Lancia with dented doors. Both the Lancia and the driver were familiar. He tried to recall where he had seen them before. The driver, a man of about sixty, had black hair that looked dyed. Laura behaved as if she knew him.

As he reached the car Marco glanced down inside. Now he remembered. This man had collected Laura outside his apartment on the first evening.

"Ciao," Marco said, trying to sound sociable. "Laura's Alfa has been taken. I was going to Monte Sisto to phone the carabinieri."

"No! I've just been telling Laura: whatever you do, don't report it. I'll take you both back to Rome. It's not safe for either of you here. Anyway, what the hell are you two doing?" He had an unpleasant edge to his voice. "I told Laura to stay away from Monte Sisto today."

"Sorry," said an embarrassed Laura. "This is Marco Sartini."

Marco would have shaken hands but the driver kept a firm grip on the wheel, looking straight ahead.

"I asked Marco to come with me," Laura explained.

"And which of Laura's friends are you?" asked Marco, trying to put on a brave face in this embarrassing situation.

"I'm Bruno." The man wouldn't turn his head as he spoke. "Bruno Bastiani."

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