Kill Them Cold: A chilling British detective thriller (The Hidden Norfolk Murder Mystery Series Book 7) by J M Dalgliesh

Author:J M Dalgliesh [Dalgliesh, J M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hamilton Press
Published: 2021-04-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Tom drove past Alex Hart's house, the curtains were closed much the same as before, pointing it out to Tamara and took the next right turn. A narrow lane led to the rear offering access to the back gardens of several properties. The gates were closed and Tom pictured the rotting car on the other side of them, imagining those gates hadn't been opened for quite some time. Two other cars were parked up, one in front of the other, and he recognised the nearest. Gesturing, he drew Tamara's attention to it.

"It looks as if Hart has a visitor. I'm pretty sure that's Tim Hendry's car."

Tamara glanced at it and followed Tom to the pedestrian side gate nearby. It wasn't locked and they entered the garden to find Alex Hart standing at the entrance to the kitchen speaking with Tim Hendry, who looked like he was readying himself to leave; he had his hand resting on Alex Hart's sagging shoulders in a supportive demonstration of camaraderie. They both looked round at the sound of the gate opening. Hart's eyes widened when he recognised Tom, looking anxiously to his friend who maintained the supportive grip for a second longer. Hendry nodded at Alex and said something Tom couldn't make out but he thought he saw Hendry smile. Was it encouragement, he couldn't tell? It was Hendry who addressed them, releasing his friendly grip on Hart and turning fully to face them, positioning himself, Tom thought deliberately, between them and Hart.

"Back so soon, Inspector?" He looked at Tom and then to Tamara. "We haven't met."

"DCI Greave," Tamara said. Hendry smiled and offered her his hand.

"Tim Hendry. Bringing out the big guns, are you?"

Tom eyed him quizzically.

"The higher rank." Hendry glanced around at Hart whose anxiety was visibly growing, Tom wondered if he was on the verge of tears. "Must be important."

"We're still building a case, Mr Hendry, speaking with people as and when more evidence comes to light."

"What is it that brings you here then?"

It was Tamara who spoke, her eyes trained on Hart behind him. He was shifting his weight between his feet. "I think that's for Mr Hart to hear first."

"Yes, yes, of course. As it should be," Hendry said apologetically. He looked between the two of them and back at his friend once more. "Right, well, I was just off." He turned to Hart, offering him a quick pat on the upper arm. "Chin up, mate." Hart smiled but it was clearly forced. "And if you need me, just give me a call, okay?"

"I'd like a quick word, if I may?" Tom asked Hendry as he made to walk past them towards the rear gate where his car was parked. Alex Hart's head snapped up towards them but he averted his eyes when Tom looked at him. "If you have a moment?"

Hendry nodded and Tamara acknowledged Tom's silent request to leave them to it. She walked up to Alex Hart who backed away into his kitchen.

"May I come in?" she asked him and Hart, appearing nervous, nodded curtly without a word and beckoned her in.

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