“Danny,” she said, “I want to run something by you.” I nodded. Her voice held a rare hesitancy. “Listen,” she said. “You know that by now we’ve run every background check in the world on you.” “Don’t remind me.” “So, we know about your family, friends. That riverfront bar you hang out at. And abo...
Her wheelchair stood in a near corner. A soft dimness had settled like a downy covering over every article in the spacious room. It was quiet, almost silent, except for the faint hiss of the environmental unit. The walls glowed dully, giving off the fine Tranquilium mist. The mist enveloped her, ...
Sam had just finished radioing his position to the airport tower, receiving instructions back as to available runways. Earlier, he’d explained that, for safety and security reasons, private and corporate planes were routed to a special landing area far to the west of the big carriers. “Gets us in...
I felt their sharp pinch on my wrists. “Is that really necessary?” Reese asked him. “Judgment call.” “Don’t you think Alcott will question your judgment? I mean, the doc here’s cooperating.” I felt rat...
Awakened by the rush of movement, the tattooed man roused himself enough to clamber to his feet. About half a second too late. The roundhouse he threw was so telegraphed I had no trouble ducking under it. Then I clipped him with my forearm, snapping his head back. For good...