‘How much information has DCI Ryan Murphy been feeding you?’ asked Northmore. Out of the corner of his eye, Strike saw a stiffening of Iverson’s expression. He was surprised they’d named Murphy, on tape. Could the man be under some kind of cloud? Might he even be under investigation? ‘Zero,’ said Strike. ‘Nothing’s been let slip during bedroom talk?’ said Northmore. ‘Haven’t shagged him yet,’ said Strike. ‘Playing hard to get.’
