A Blind Eye: Book 1 in the Adam Kaminski Mystery Series

Read A Blind Eye: Book 1 in the Adam Kaminski Mystery Series for Free Online

Book: Read A Blind Eye: Book 1 in the Adam Kaminski Mystery Series for Free Online
Authors: Jane Gorman
omewhere nearby a clock chimed the hour , four o’clock, as Adam and his colleagues left Warsaw Central Station to find the van that was waiting to take them to their hotel. At this hour, the sun sat low in the sky. Buildings were tinged with orange and gold in the weak autumn light. Even in the heart of the city, the scent of burning wood from countless fires carried over the odor of the diesel-fueled buses.
    They piled into the waiting van, automatically taking the same seats they had chosen in the similar vehicle in Toruń. From the back of the van, Adam watched Sylvia as she once again gave the group a quick overview of the city they were now in. Her eyes lit up as she described Warsaw, its long history and its recent changes, talking excitedly as they wound through the streets.
    After only a few days in Poland, the group was happy to arrive at the Newport Hotel, which catered to British and American tourists and businessmen. They were each welcomed in impeccable English and given their room keys along with a quick overview of the amenities the hotel had to offer.
    “We have a little time before we will meet our hosts here in Warsaw for dinner,” Sylvia announced as Chris made the final arrangements with the front desk and had their luggage sent up to their rooms. “You may use this time as you wish, and I will be back here at the hotel at eight o’clock to take you to the restaurant for dinner.”
    “If I’m not mistaken, we’re right next to Warsaw University here, aren’t we?” Jared asked no one in particular.
    Sylvia smiled and nodded.
    “That’s where I’m headed,” Jared continued, “check out the local college, see what campus life looks like in Poland.” With those words, he headed toward the front door.
    “Wait up, I’ll walk with you,” Chris called as he signed a final document then turned to follow Jared.
    “Not me. I just heard all about a sauna, pool and gym in the basement.” Ray stretched his neck from side to side and the rest of the group heard the cracking sound it made. Adam frowned at the sound and turned away. With a last shrug of his shoulders, Ray asked, “Anyone else for a couple hours poolside?”
    “How about you?” Angela asked, looking up at Adam, “Can I tempt you to join me in a sauna and poolside lounge chair for an hour or so?”
    “That does sound tempting.” Even as he spoke, he glanced at Sylvia’s retreating back.
    “Then why not, what else do you have to do?” Angela’s smile was warm. Comfortable.
    “I would like the chance to talk with you…” His eyes shifted almost against his will toward Sylvia. “But not right now, maybe another time.”
    He jogged across the hotel lobby to catch up with Sylvia, who turned as Adam called her. “Yes? Can I help you find something?”
    “I’m hoping you can point me in the direction of the nearest police station.”
    “Is something wrong?” Sylvia’s brow furrowed. “Has something happened?”
    “No… no.” Adam shook his head. No point in sharing his thoughts with Sylvia, his curiosity about a suspicious death. “No, nothing like that. I just thought I might have a chance to stop in and introduce myself, say hello. Get to know my Polish counterparts. That sort of thing.”
    “Ah.” Sylvia nodded. “Of course, I should have realized. I’m sorry.” She glanced at her watch. “I do have to stop by my office before we all meet for dinner. Between my work and my classes I’ve missed a lot over the past few days… but I think there’s time for me to take you to the police station on the way.”
    Adam followed Sylvia as she led him down Aleje Krakowskie Przedmiescie , the avenue that ran in front of their hotel, to a nearby tram stop. Pale stone and marble buildings lined the street. Elegant arched windows looked out from below decorative cornices, muted greens and grays showing as highlights against the light facades of the carefully renovated buildings.
    Casually dressed students pushed past women

Similar Books

How to Disappear

Ann Redisch Stampler

The Oriental Wife

Evelyn Toynton

Silent No More

N. E. Henderson

A Single Eye

Susan Dunlap

Savage Winter

Constance O'Banyon

So Totally

Gwen Hayes

Spirit On The Water

Mike Harfield

The Ladies

Doris Grumbach