One of the bedside lights was on and there was enough illumination to see the intruder clearly.
He was tall, slim and dressed in black, with a black ski mask and gloves. He was bending over the low luggage table where Jed had left his suit bag. His Alice pack was on the floor and appeared to be undisturbed.
Jed ran at the man but he was already moving. The balcony door was wide open and Jed, remembering he had neglected to lock it after his cigarette, cursed himself.
The man was through the external door before Jed could lay a hand on him and he vaulted the wrought iron balcony railing easily. Jed snatched up a heavy table lamp, sparks flying from the power socket as the cord came free.
He drew back his arm and threw the metal lamp as hard as he could at the fleeing figure. His aim wa
