Voodoo Burning by N.M. Catalano & Nadine Catalano

Author:N.M. Catalano & Nadine Catalano [Catalano, N.M. & Catalano, Nadine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-30T18:30:00+00:00

Twelve

There But For The Grace Of God

The call came about four in the morning.

Another fire. Another victim. This time we were almost expecting it. It seems there isn’t a moment I’m not expecting something, some reminder of the horror I’m surrounded by.

Even though Ignatius is off duty, he was notified, and so was I. It didn’t matter, I won’t be able to get into the crime scene, most likely not until tomorrow when the embers have cooled down enough. Ignatius made good on his threat – or his promise, depending on how you looked at it – and took an indefinite leave of absence. Which means he’s still my watchdog.

Admittedly, I’m grateful.

This incident came a lot closer to the one before than the others had, which is what I was afraid of. With the rapidly approaching Mardi Gras, and the very probable connection to The Seven Deadly Sins, the threat of things happening alarmingly fast is much too likely. The fact it took place in a church is almost poetic horror. It didn’t surprise me when we heard. Actually, it somehow made perfect sense, even before I’ve had a chance to investigate the location. I’m dreading the idea of going in, but at the same time I can’t wait to see if there is a more concrete link to The Seven Deadly Sins.

But above everything, I have to stop telling myself it could have been me. I know I’m on his radar - he knows my name, he sought me out. He marked me. Even though he didn’t actually touch me, I feel him on my skin, I see him in my nightmares, and I hear his whispers in the dark. Honestly, it’s terrifying.

We’re still at Ignatius’ house and it’s early, very early. I wanted to watch the news. I could have gone into precinct, but there would have been too much going on to focus on what’s being reported.

The woman on the television at the crime scene is attractive and, not surprisingly, well-put-together, especially for this God-awful hour. It always amazes me how they can look so good hours before the sun even comes up.

“Authorities have not confirmed or denied this is another Voodoo Burning incident, however, all evidence points in that direction,” she’s saying as the first glimmers of sunlight shine behind her in the distance.

Jesus Christ, they’ve given the crimes a name and now the public’s going to be talking about the Voodoo Burning Killer! That’s great, and the tabloids can commercialize him and cash in on the Voodoo Killer craze. I’d love to find out who’s giving them the information.

We aren’t supposed to say anything, no information about any details are to be leaked to the press, or to anyone outside of the investigation. Ever. It could destroy any possible indictments.

“We do know there is a victim inside the premises behind me.” She turns to look at the church, a macabre image with the golden embers of sunrise hinting at the horizon. The building is an abandoned Catholic church that was damaged during the hurricane.

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