The Cold Moon (Lincoln Rhyme 7)

* Bought 10 clocks. For 10 victims?

* Paid cash.

* Wanted moon face on clock, wanted loud tick.

Evidence:

* Source of clocks was Hallerstein's Timepieces, Flatiron District.

* No prints on cash paid for clocks, no serial number hits. No trace on money.

* Called from pay phones.

CRIME SCENE THREE

Location:

* 481 Spring Street.

Victim:

* Joanne Harper.

* No apparent motive.

* Didn't know second victim, Adams.

Perp:

* Watchmaker.

* Assistant.

* Probably man spotted earlier by victim, at her shop.

* White, heavyset, in sunglasses, cream-colored parka and cap. Was driving the SUV.

M.O.:

* Picked locks to get inside.

* Intended method of attack unknown. Possibly planning to use florist's wire.

Evidence:

* Fish protein came from Joanne's (orchid fertilizer).

* Thallium sulfate nearby.

* Florist's wire, cut in precise lengths. (To use as murder weapon?) * Clock.

* Same as others. No nitrates.

* No trace.

* No note or poem.

* No footprints, fingerprints, weapons or anything else left behind.