Chapter 7

Sarah knew she had to move into the sprawling, ramshackle, make-believe town that had sprung up out of the chaos. Even though she’d seen more than enough to know the incredible power of the human spirit, it still impressed her how people picked up their lives and got...

Chapter 8

With the companionways now clear, the walk back through the vast grey rabbit warren took half the time. They walked in silence, each deep in his and her own thoughts. They’d seen and heard things beyond any normal experiences or beliefs. Now they had to try and...

Chapter 9

August 2004, Kenepuru Sound, New Zealand Oh, God, I still miss her. The cry came from way down inside—a place no one can find on an anatomy chart, but we all know exists, assuming we haven’t cauterised the connection to it. Much of the pain had gone, but that didn’t...

Chapter 10

“I’m not interested in excuses, gentlemen. I want him found. This man had to go somewhere. We have to find out what he’s up to and how he does it. And if he can, who knows who else can? How can we protect ourselves against even one fanatic who can turn up where and...

Chapter 11

January 2005 The sound of thunder, loud and in full stereo, woke Sam. I’d better get back up to the house. It sounds like it’s going to bucket down. Sam stirred from his foetal position, but something felt very different. This wasn’t the cool, well-polished feel of...

Chapter 12

Sarah and friends were ushered politely into a well-furnished modern office with the name ‘Gerard Poleman’ on the door. “Thanks for this,” Sarah said, slumping a little ungracefully into a comfortable chair. “Thanks for letting us come up here. I didn’t feel right...