Blue is for Murder by E.W. Farnsworth

Author:E.W. Farnsworth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: murder, korea, private investigator, poison, massachuettes
Publisher: Zimbell House Publishing

Chapter 5

The Interrogation of Freddie Hill

“Unfortunately, rice plants soak up arsenic like a sponge. In fact, while all plants absorb some arsenic from the soil, rice plants absorb 20 TIMES more arsenic than other grains. And because organic rice soaks up arsenic from the soil just as greedily as conventional rice, heading to Whole Foods isn’t going to save you!” — Nutrient Insider e-letter, Advanced Bionutritionals, Norcross, Georgia, 2016

Kim Su Baek sat at a small table in the back of Joe’s Malt Shop sipping a fountain Coca-Cola through a straw. She was wearing her dark glasses. Her legs were crossed. Her loose foot moved up and down nervously. On the floor by her chair was a suitcase and next to it a leather bag with a shoulder strap. Fulghum had just joined her as they had planned.

“It’s good to see you. Did you have a pleasant trip?”

“John, I’m tired. I drove all through the night. I’d like to find a safe place, shower, and sleep for the rest of the day. My car across the street has a ticket on the windshield. A strange man is watching, so I’m avoiding it.”

“Why don’t I drive you to my place? You can shower there and get some sleep. When you feel up to it, we’re going back to Pittsfield.”

“I just got out of there again. Why would I want to go back?”

“We’re going back to catch your father’s murderer.”

“Can’t you go back alone and leave me at your apartment?”

“That wouldn’t be a good idea. You’re in danger. I need to keep you close for your own safety. I’ll also need to have you interpret what’s happening in the investigation at the estate.”

“I brought a sample notebook from the safe deposit box in Seoul. It’s in the bag on the floor next to my suitcase.” She touched the bag by way of illustration. “I placed the other notebooks in a new box at a different bank in Seoul. The notebook I brought is the last in the series by date. I can explain it to you when you like.”

“Sue, the police found the cache of notebooks under the marble slab at the estate. A team of experts is working with them now.”

She laughed. “John, the police will never be able to decipher those documents.”

“I’m inclined to agree, but the team is not from the police.”

“You’re telling me the CIA is involved now?”

“Is it surprising? Are you finished with your Coke?”

“Yes. We can go now.”

“You’re going to take my arm. We’ll take the back way out and walk to my car. Now stand up. I’ll carry your suitcase. You bring the bag with the notebook. Let’s go.”

The couple left the malt shop by the rear exit and found Fulghum’s car parked behind it. He quickly checked the vehicle for any signs of tampering. Then he put the luggage in the trunk. They climbed in, and he drove her to his apartment. While she showered, the detective paged through the notebook. The text was in Hangul except for the dates and a few names spelled out in Roman script.

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