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Incoming on my mobile… I check the screen. Will Stanton… Looking for a progress report perhaps? Got good news for him, then… I tap in. “Yes, Commissioner. What can I…?” “Klempner, there’s been another murder.” Crap… “Send me the location. I’ll be there ASAP.” “Sending now.” I glance toward James, who raises questioning brows, then around the group. “My apologies everyone,” I say. “I have to leave. But I’d like to come back later if I may, to talk.” The hooker in the glitter-dress inhales from her cigarette, then blowing smoke, shrugs. “We’re not goin’ nowhere.” She cants her head, expression tightening. “What is it? What’s wrong?” “I’m told there’s been another murder by the killer they’re calling the Surgeon. I need to go find out what’s happening.” “Yeah?” She draws again, l