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It was clear that they were as intrigued as Reznik. But there wouldbe vital differences between her and Wigg’s late wife. Einar’s deathhad taken less than three seconds. There wasan especially appealing group of new inmates that he wanted to revisit.

“A tool of your trade, I presume?”“Certainly not!” Lothar protested. “What are you using?” he asked. To everyone’s surprise, each one identified a onetimeconsul of the Redoubt. “Forgive me, but it is widely rumored that your only daughter recently died,” he said.