William Shatner - Tek War 05 by Tek Secret

Author:Tek Secret [Secret, Tek]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2012-01-02T13:51:03+00:00

“Joe can tell you a lot more than I can, because he’s been doing research on the life and times of Dr. Isaac Spearman.” “Spearman runs Mentor, doesn’t he?”

“Runs Mentor, sits on the board of Farmboy, is a wonderful person and a real asset to Topeka Complex. Or so one frequently hears on the Farmboy-controlled local media,” she said. “Here we are.”

Her sky car was settling down on the rutted rooftop landing area of a six-story apartment building in the middle of a block of similar buildings. The streets below had a neglected, rundown appearance.

Lights were showing at only a scatter of windows.

“Thanks for springing me.” Jake stepped clear of the landed car.

“You ain’t absolutely free and clear yet, but I’m working on it,”

Georgia said. “Our tail’s landing over there on the roof of that gutted hotel. Want to wave to them?”

“Nope, that would spoil their fun. I appreciate the lift.” “You’ll find Joe down in 4C,” she told him. “His guard bots are expecting you, so it’s not likely either one’ll shoot you.” Smiling, she shut the door and then took her sky car up into the gathering dusk.

A WIDE, WHITE-ENAMELED nursebot was helping Barry Zangerly back into bed when his brother came pushing into his room.

“Take a hike,” Roger advised the robot.

“Sir, there are certain rules of behavior that should be adhered-“

“That’s okay.” Barry disentangled himself from the nurse and sat on the edge of his bed. “He’s my brother.”

“Kinship certainly doesn’t excuse—”

“Out with you,” urged Roger, making a shooing motion.

“We’re going to have a private conversation.”

“I’ll be within hailing distance, Mr. Barry, in case he gets violent.” Sniffing twice, the robot nurse left the large off white room.

“Well?” Barry asked as his brother sat down in the wicker chair. “Did you find out something about Alicia? You must have or you wouldn’t be—”

“Hold it.” Rising up again, Roger glanced toward the door.

From his pocket he drew out a small bug-detector. “Let me sweep this place first.”

“C’mon, Rug, nobody is listening in on us.” He watched his hefty brother check out the room for eavesdropping gear. “Don’t be idiotic.”

“Just shut up for another minute or two, huh?”

“Do you know where she is.”

Instead of replying, Roger eased over to the door.

The nursebot had stationed herself just outside. “Am I wanted?”

“Not by us, sweetheart. Move along now.” Shutting the door, he returned to the chair.

“Are you satisfied that—”

“Yep, the room isn’t bugged,” he said. “But there sure is something odd going on. Thing is, brother dear, I’m damned if I can figure out exactly what it is.”

“Tell me about Alicia. Do you know where they’ve got herg.” “Nope.”

He shook his head, causing the wicker chair to creak. “Haven’t the faintest idea. But I can sure tell you where the android dupe is.”

Leaning, Barry took hold of his brother’s arm. “Then Cardigan was right,” he said, inhaling sharply. “What did they use it forT’

“Keep calm,” advised Roger. “Far as I can tell, this dupe which looks exactly like her, down to the last freckle—was built approximately fifteen months ago.

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