Time Bomb #5 by Jonathan Kellerman

Author:Jonathan Kellerman
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Los Angeles (Calif.), Mystery & Detective, Delaware, Political, Alex (Fictitious Character), General, Psychological, Suspense, Thrillers, Mystery Fiction, Fiction, Child Psychologists
ISBN: 9780345460691
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 1989-01-01T06:00:00+00:00

During the drive she looked out the window a lot and I sensed more pulling away—a reaffirmation of her ability to take care of herself. So I dropped her off in front of her building, told her I’d see her at eleven, put gas in the Seville, and used a pay phone at the station to call my ser-vice for the messages I’d neglected to pick up yesterday. Just one, from Mahlon Burden, reminding me to call his son and reiterating Howard Burden’s business number.

Just after nine I called Encino.

A female voice said, “Pierce, Sloan, and Marder.”

“Howard Burden, please.”

Her tone became guarded. “One moment.”

Another female voice, louder and nasal: “Howard Burden’s office.”

“I’d like to speak with Mr. Burden.”

“Whom shall I say is calling?”

“Dr. Delaware.”

“May I ask what this is about, Doctor?”

“A personal matter. I was referred by Mr. Burden’s father.”

Hesitation. “One moment.”

She was gone for what seemed like a long time. Then: “I’m sorry. Mr. Burden’s in a meeting.”

“Any idea when he’ll be free?”

“No, I don’t.”

“I’ll give you my number. Please ask him to call me.”

“I’ll deliver the message.” Frosty tone. Letting me know a call-back was about as likely as world peace. I thought I understood her protectiveness.

“I’m not with the press,” I said. “His father is pretty eager for me to talk with him. You can call Mr. Burden Senior and confirm that.”

“I’ll give him the message, sir.”

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