Devoured by D. E. Meredith

Author:D. E. Meredith [Meredith, D. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical
ISBN: 9780749012823
Google: IiWKAgAAQBAJ
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 2012-08-19T16:00:00+00:00

The local Cambridge police station was nothing like The Yard. For a start it was quiet.

‘Never thought I’d see myself back here again. Bloody useless lot when I left. I see nothing much has changed. Oi! You! Yes, you, Officer Dimwit. Look lively, and get me whoever’s in charge.’

A desk was hurriedly found, a line of command decided. Hatton watched as Adams, a terrifying taskmaster, bellowed at the rural constabulary and they jumped, every last man and boy. Whistles blew, papers flew, telegrams were dispatched at will. Interviews and searches commenced at speed. Cigarettes were rolled quicker still, and as each corner of the city was turned over, one man cast his shadow. But as night became day and day became night … nothing.

‘I need an extensive netting and wading of the Cam,’ the Inspector barked, but as the dull sun broke out fractured beams from a grey dawn, still nothing.

Dead cats, abandoned books, and bicycles were hauled up through the broken ice. The following morning passed and Hatton watched from the sidelines. By midday, still no body parts.

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