Tastes Like Chicken by Kevin J Anderson
Author:Kevin J Anderson [Anderson, Kevin J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: werewolf, noir, monster, horror, Zombie, private investigator, mob, mummy, demon, vampire, humor, organized crime, ghoul, harpy, mystery, detective, thriller, undead, murder, ghost, comedy
ISBN: 9781614756330
Publisher: Word Fire Press
Published: 2017-11-17T05:00:00+00:00
Chapter Twenty-one
Since Ma Hemoglobin was on the Unnatural Quarterâs Most Wanted list after the bloodmobile heist, McGoo rushed with a group of UQPD officers to stake out the Talbot & Knowles headquarters building, hoping they could nab some of the gang as they left the Board meeting.
Sheyenne and I hurried back to the Chambeaux & Deyer offices. Her phone rang just as we entered, and she swooped forward, glad to get back to normal business, although ânormalâ business is broadly defined, considering our cases and our clientele.
Her voice was bright and professional. âYes, Mr. Alterro. No, Mr. Alterro. No, we havenât changed our mind. Yes, thatâs absolute. We have no interest in subscribing, thank you.â She continued to smile, even though he couldnât see her face. âNo, I donât think so. Not even at a reduced rate. Not for promotional purposes, no.â Then she handed me the phone. âHe wants to talk to you, Beaux.â
The pushy proprietor of Spells âN Such was the last person I wanted to talk to. âCan I fight another bloodthirsty demon instead?â I asked in a low voice. When she shook her head, I grudgingly accepted the phone. âHello, Mr. Alterro. How can I help you today?â
âIâm calling with some exciting news.â He sounded bright and cheery, undeterred despite Sheyenneâs firm rejection. âI deciphered that interesting rune, and I know what it is. Iâm going to include it in my spell catalog, thanks to you. Iâve never seen anything quite like it before.â He paused, giving me time to understand what he was saying, but he didnât wait long enough. âSo, ahem, do you think we can get a mention of our close teamwork in the next Dan Shamble novel? It would really help my business.â
âThe novels havenât helped my business much,â I said. âThose are fictionalized adventures. The Wannovich sisters have a ghostwriter.â I stopped myself from giving him the entire well-rehearsed rebuttal. âNow, which rune are you talking about, exactly? What kind of spell?â
âItâs a delayed carnivorism spell,â he said. âVery interesting. Deep demonic origin, I think.â
âWhatâs a delayed carnivorism spell? Something that makes you a vegetarian in the morning, but then you can eat meat for a late-night snack?â
Alterro clicked his tongue. âNo, itâs specifically used for meat transference. A magic user can whisk anyone holding this rune away from wherever they are, so they can be eaten later.â
I frowned. âI still donât know which rune youâre talking about, Mr. Alterro. Where did you find it?â
âYou gave it to me, Mr. Shamble, on the keychain. As your token payment, remember? The design is imprinted on the plastic. You thought it was just a logo for Monster Chow Industries.â
I tried to wrap my head around that. âYou mean with this rune somebody can snatch a person, a monster, a vampire, or a werewolf.â¦â
âA meal,â Alterro interjected. âThe body is transferred elsewhere for the purposes of consumption and digestion. Itâs not just any kidnapping spell. Itâs very specific.â
âThat puts an entirely different light on the concept of âMeals to Go,ââ I said.
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