The Cold Moon (Lincoln Rhyme 7)

* Deserted part of borough, near natural gas tanks.

* File and evidence missing.

* File went to 158th Precinct on/around November 28. Never returned. No indication of requesting officer.

* No indication where it went in the 158th.

* DI Jefferies not cooperative.

* No known connection with Creeley.

* No criminal record--Sarkowski or company.

* Rumors--money going to cops at the 118th Precinct. Ended up someplace/someone with a Maryland connection. Baltimore mob involved?

* No leads.

* No indications of mob involvement.

* No other Maryland connections found.

THE WATCHMAKER

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CRIME SCENE FIVE

Location:

* Office building, Thirty-second Street and Seventh Ave.

Victims:

* Amelia Sachs/Ron Pulaski.

Perp:

* Dennis Baker, NYPD

M.O.:

* Gunshot (attempt).

Evidence:

* .32 Autauga Mk II pistol.

* Latex gloves.

* Recovered from Baker's car, home, office:

* Cocaine.

* $50,000 cash.

* Clothing.

* Receipts from clubs and bars, incl. the St. James.