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The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing From the Files of Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator
by Tarquin Hall
Hardcover: Jun 2010,
320 pages.
Paperback: Jun 2011,
320 pages.
Mr. Ten Percent extended his hand. “Good doing business with you,” he said. “Welcome to India, haa, and best of luck.”
“That’s it? When will I hear from you again?”
“You’ll not be hearing from me. Next communication will come from the principal.”
With that, the middleman walked off in the direction of the exit, soon vanishing amidst the crowd.
The balloon wallah was close behind him.
His bunch of silver helium balloons bobbed along above the heads of all the happy children and parents, indicating his position and that of his mark as accurately as a homing device.
Puri watched their progress for a few seconds. Then the detective signaled to his client to stay put for at least ten minutes as per the plan and went in pursuit of Tubelight and his balloons—and Mr. Ten Percent.
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