"Pike, Christopher - Whisper Of Death.(1991)TXT" - читать интересную книгу автора (Pike Christopher)

"Why would everyone leave?" I asked.

Pepper grimaced and sat quietly thinking. "The
only thing I can figure is there must have been some
kind of evacuation. Maybe there was a toxic spill in
the area. The National Guard could have been
brought in last night. They might have cleared every-
one out."

"If that was the case they'd have put up road-
blocks."

He nodded. "I know. But it's the only explanation
that makes any kind of sense. There were people here
at nine last night when we left. Now they're gone.
There must be a reason. There must be something bad
here. I think we better get the hell out of here."

"But I told you how I called Susan in Florida. Even
she wasn't home. It's like everybody's disappeared."

"Are you saying the whole world's deserted?" he
asked.

"Maybe."

"That's ridiculous."

"What's happened here is ridiculous." I stood. "I
want to call more people in more places."

He got to his feet. "I don't think that's a good idea.
Let's just get out of here. We can call people from
Foster."

The word hit me like a sharp spike. "I'm not going
back there!"

He was taken back by my reaction. "I didn't mean,
Rox-"

"I know," I said quickly. Then I shrugged. "This is
not my day. First I go for an abortion, and then I end
up in the twilight zone." I pointed to Mike's Electron-
ic Repair, next to Baskin-Robbins. "Look, let's make
a couple of calls. Maybe we can reach someone who'll
tell us what's happening."

Pepper hesitated. "Fine. But let's make it quick."