"Giles, Michelle - The Ruby Robber" - читать интересную книгу автора (Giles Michelle)

"You mean me?" The man dressed in black stepped up from behind Frankie. "Ever since you applied for the security job, we've known the Ruby Robber was you." He pointed to his own dark clothes. "This was my undercover work."

Frankie again tried to disguise his guilt. "You're lying. You're the Ruby Robber."

"Don't even try it," the undercover officer said as he began handcuffing Frankie. "All the hype in the local paper was for your benefit. However, we left out one clue. Whoever attempted to steal the ruby the other night hid his face from the camera. But when he turned to get away, we got a shot of what looked like a scar on his ear. The camera is old, so we couldn't tell for sure if it was a scar or a mark on the film."

Frankie shook his head. He'd set up the perfect undercover job -- only to be busted by another undercover agent.

"The store's owner immediately noticed your scar when you applied for the security job. Then we did some checking. Seems you're wanted for several other jewel heists. We've been watching you very closely, in fact, the whole town has been watching you." The officer signaled the photographer, who then snapped his camera. "Looks like you'll be making one last headline."

Frankie walked to the police car with his head down. His scar really itched now. He wanted more than anything to scratch it, but his hands were behind his back -- handcuffed.

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Michelle Giles has sold more than 40 short stories, with mysteries published in Woman's World, Murderous Intent Mystery Magazine, Mystery Time, The Villager, The Storyteller and several other magazines. Her previous story, WAITING TO DIE..., appeared in the premiere edition of NEFARIOUS - Tales Of Mystery. She is a member of the Short Mystery Fiction Society and Sisters in Crime and can be reached at ( [email protected] ).