Shadow Walkers by R L Delaney

Author:R L Delaney
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: PureRead
Published: 2020-03-29T04:00:00+00:00

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Harrison Ames looked distraught and discouraged, when Justin and Amy entered his office later in the day.

"Hello, Justin," he said in flat tones without looking up.

Justin frowned. He was not used to seeing his uncle like that. "Is everything all right, Uncle?"

Uncle Harry looked up, his face tired, and it seemed all the energy had drained out of his body. "Not really," he answered. "Alfred Rodeo is gone."

"Gone? What do you mean?" Justin did not understand.

Harry looked up and raised his arms in frustration. "Gone… Footsy, as in no longer here."

Justin licked his lips as he stared at his uncle. "Well… where is he?"

"I wish I knew," Uncle Harry said while he shook his head and lifted his hands in desperation. "A few hours ago we went down to his cell to check on him, and he was… gone. The jail cell was still locked, but Rodeo was nowhere to be found. He just vanished."

Justin understood his uncle's frustration. How was such a thing even possible?

"We've got a recording, Mister Ames," Amy spoke up.

Harry looked up, not understanding what Amy meant. After he had studied the young girl for a moment he turned to Justin and asked, "Is she your girlfriend?" Justin blushed, but said nothing. Amy answered for him. Her words surprised him, and made him feel warm inside.

"I am, Mister Ames," she said, "but as I said, we've got a recording of the Latin words this man Rodeo spouted off yesterday when you and Justin were questioning him.”

Harry's eyes widened. "A recording?"

Justin cleared his throat. "Yesterday, when we visited Alfred Rodeo, I made a recording with my iPad. I figured it could be helpful."

Harry nodded and thought for some time. "But nobody here speaks Latin."

"That's why we came," Amy said. "I know someone. But we figured it was best to consult with you first before we do such a thing."

Harry cast Amy an admiring, grateful smile. "That’s good thinking. I could use a bit of good news.” He nodded to himself and then, as he looked up at Justin, he mumbled, “I told you there's a real detective in you, Justin. Actually…” he said as he turned to Amy and gave her a warm smile, “…in both of you. You two make a good couple, and are excellent snoops.” He smiled warmly at her. "So… who is this person that speaks Latin?"

"Father Gálvez," Amy answered.

"He's a Catholic priest," Justin explained.

Harrison smacked his lips. "Well, it's worth a try. Who knows, maybe it sheds some light on the whole thing.” He thought for a moment, and then said, “I’d like to meet this Father. He may be needed after we have caught Rodeo again. The whole police force is on the lookout for him. Would you mind asking him if he wants to give us a hand?”

“Sure, Uncle," Justin said. "We'll let you know how it goes.”

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