The Devil's Moon
“‘I’m hoping it’s animal not human.’ ‘Yeah, we found it,’ Fi said, her voice sounding even throatier down the phone line. ‘It’s a sheep’s heart.’ ‘Someone has killed a sheep and torn its heart out?’ Fi rasped a laugh. ‘You’re not a cook, are you, Bob? This is Barnes – it’s from the local butcher.’ ‘They sell sheep’s hearts?’ ‘They do. Getting the ventricles out is a bit of a bugger but they’re very nice stuffed. Tender. I think Jamie has a recipe.’ ‘What’s the significance of it?’ ‘It’s a warnin...g.’ ‘Warning about what?’ ‘Somebody is threatening us with doom – or worse.’ ‘Who?’ ‘Some devil-worshipping nutter, no doubt.’ ‘You’re not worried?’ ‘Happens every couple of months. Have you decided about the Crowley book yet?’ ‘I wanted to talk to you about that. I’ve had another offer.’ ‘Come round for lunch. Caspar’s will be mostly liquid but I’ll rustle something up for you, me and our lodger.’ Watts put down the phone and picked up the card of the man who’d made the offer on Moonchild in the occult bookshop.MoreLess
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