Read Emerald for Free Online Page B

former is true we figure the son may be killing to avenge the death of the father. That may be a stretch, but we know he was outraged when his father was killed and vowed to get even. Why he’s waited so long is anyone’s guess. If this killer that has been killing Jews, mainly in Europe, is the deceased old man Huber’s son Hans, we need a clearer understanding of how and why he operates so we can bring him in. That’s what you need to do. Find out everything you can about this killer’s technique and style. We’re still trying to mine The Mine, as we say, to fill in any more details we can for you.
    “From what we already know I suspect the connecting point for all this conjecture is within the Huber family itself. Interpol told us that during the Second World War, senior Huber always killed with his SS dagger and then cut slash marks on his victim’s arms or legs. The report said those slash marks symbolized the lightning-like runes worn on SS Nazi uniforms, thought by some to be phallic symbols. Huber senior was a member of the Waffen SS during the Second World War. Interpol’s records show he had quite a sadistic reputation in Nazi Germany. The recent Swiss victims, and others, had somewhat similar cuts on their bodies, that’s why this may be either senior Huber’s son or a copycat, maybe from one of those pro-Nazi groups in Germany. If it’s the son, maybe you can find him fairly quickly, but if the killer is part of one of those radical groups, it may be more difficult. However, and this is very important, you must keep Levi informed before you take any action. An official sanction has not been given, for whoever the killer is, as yet by the Prime Minister, so work closely with local authorities when in their jurisdiction, and then get back to Levi for confirmation. I, like Levi think you should start your search in Switzerland, where the most recent killings occurred. Levi is a good friend with an Inspector Servette in Geneva, who has taken a personal interest in this case, and has asked Levi for assistance.”
    The phone rang and Malcolm picked it up. “Yes sir, I’ve given them all the information we have at the moment, Okay, I’ll send them back up.”
    Miriam shook Malcolm’s hand. “Thank you for your help. Let us know if you get anything else that might be useful to us. We’ll both be using encrypted cell phones. I’ll give you our numbers before we leave.”
    “Nice to meet you Miriam,” Malcolm said as he held her hand a bit longer than necessary.
    “And by the way, you’ve got a great partner here to work with.” He winked at her.
    David rose and started for the door. “We’ll see, we’ll see,” And left without waiting for Miriam.

    When they exited the elevator back on the fourth floor, David told her to go on to Levi’s office. He had to use the men’s room.
    Miriam walked through the opened door and leaned on Levi’s desk. “What’s with his fear of elevators?”
    Levi looked up at her and laughed, “Oh that, it seems that as a child he was alone in an elevator when it malfunctioned and he was trapped in it for some time. Ever since that experience he never gets into an elevator, unless it is absolutely necessary.”
    She was still leaning over Levi’s desk when David came in and sat down.
    He looked at Miriam’s rear, whistled and said, “Nice ass.”
    She spun around, her eyes sparking and replied, “You’re right, but that’s all you’ll ever see of it,” and walked over to stand by the window.
    Levi smiled, looked at the ceiling. “Now, now, you two better get along because you’ll be working together for a while. I’ll have your flight tickets ready when you come back tomorrow. Finish your report on the information Malcolm dug up for you and fax it to me. Your flight leaves Thursday evening. Leave your weapons of choice needs with Technical and they will send them to you at Inspector Servette’s office via Federal Express.
    “By the way,
welcome