The Nationalist (Arbogast trilogy Book 2) by Campbell Hart

Author:Campbell Hart [Hart, Campbell]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Campbell Hart
Published: 2015-04-28T00:00:00+00:00

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Arbogast arrived back at the office the next morning. Eyes down he avoided the curious stares of colleagues who had heard this and that about the man from Major Crime. While the rumours being spread about Rosalind and Donald had been practically thrown out, the damage had been done. Shit sticks. He knew it would affect his reputation, that people would assume it exposed a weakness. He had the fear and his heart lurched as he stepped across the threshold to the open plan office. In his section there were seats for 16, but at the moment only Guthrie and Davidson were in. Both stopped what they were doing and looked up. Chris smiled but it was Ian who spoke first.

“Here he is – the man who came in from cold. Welcome back, John. Do you think you could maybe get some work done? We’ve actually made progress since your wee holiday. Perhaps there’s a correlation?” Ian Davidson was sneering at John. It was no secret that they didn’t like each other. Ian was ambitious to the point of arrogance. Arbogast couldn’t be sure if it was all a carefully orchestrated plan, or whether it was just one man stumbling through and hoping for the best. Chris often said that his awkward, blunt personal style must be some form of Asperger’s. John thought it more likely he was just a bit of a dick.

“What was that, John?”

“Sorry, was I thinking out loud there?”

“Maybe it was the DTs?”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Well I know you’ve a lot on your plate but it looks like you’ve been using your ‘time off’ to catch up on your social life. You look like shit, Arbogast; it’s time to pull yourself together. We’re looking to track down Ian Wark now; the guy you two went to see.”

“Hasn’t he identified his father yet?”

“I’ll let your pal tell you. It looks like we may have a good lead. If I was a betting man I’d say we’re about to break the case.”

Ian Davidson picked up a large pile of paper from his desk and left. Arbogast expelled a long tired sigh and slumped down on his chair, “I’m not sure this is a good idea.”

“Don’t mind him, John; you know what he’s like. He’s just trying to score points but he knows I’ve got your back.”

“Thanks, Chris. The last few days have been, well, let’s just say they’ve felt very bloody long. Sounds like good news with the case though?”

“We’ve a briefing in five minutes, so our new Fuhrer should be able to fill us in on the grand plan. Davidson’s right though. It does feel like we’re close.”

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