Terror on the Way by Ron Finch

Author:Ron Finch [Finch, Ron]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: small town, amateur sleuth, criminal investigation, Canada, 1930s, Great Depression, cozy, serial killer, Historical, wholesome, crime, paranormal, police, supernatural, Canadian
Publisher: Ron Finch
Published: 2019-07-14T22:00:00+00:00

WHEN WE’D RETURNED to the police station, the chief’s office door was wide open. He was sitting on one side of the table by himself, wearing a heavy frown. Constables Smith and Herman were sitting across from him. It was obvious they had been listening and not speaking.

I knocked on the edge of the door and the chief looked up.

“Come in,” he said gruffly.

When he saw what Jay and I were carrying, his glare softened and he said, “The rescue team has arrived just in time.”

As soon as the pie and coffee hit the table, the mood lightened considerably.

“I’m sorry,” said the chief, looking at Jake and Peter, “but that Johnnie Smith really made me angry. You know I’m not upset with you two.”

“We understand that, Chief,” said Cst. Smith, “but you really made us feel uncomfortable. We know you’re frustrated, and we know you didn’t find out everything you wanted to.”

“I want to leave that last interview alone for now,” said the chief, turning to me and Jay. “I want to hear what you two found out.”

“We were very fortunate, sir,” said Jay. “We interviewed one of my neighbours, Barty Palmer, and I think he’s a little simple. He told us quite a bit. He really believes they were robbing from the rich to give to the poor. So, I think the judge should be easy on him.”

“That will be up to the judge,” said the chief. “Okay, tell me: what did you find out?”

“Barty told us the names of everyone that belonged to what he called ‘the Boat Gang’,” said Jay. “We now have everyone’s name.”

This piece of information brought a huge smile to Chief Petrovic’s face.

“Gary Alexander and Jim Pope are the two guys that got away Friday night,” said Jay.

“He told us that the guys operating the smuggling boat call themselves Tom and Jerry,” I added. “Barty knew that was a joke. He said he thinks the only person that might know their real names would be Johnnie Smith. He told us that if there was a special request for a piece of furniture, Johnnie was the guy that had the information.”

Now Chief Petrovic was really smiling. “I’m very pleased that we caught a lucky break with Barty Palmer. And I’m not surprised that Johnnie Smith is the local guy behind this. I met Johnnie today, and I don’t like him one bit. Even if he is a relative of a great guy like Jake Smith.”

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