Dead Embers Quotes

“role”
― Matt Brolly, Dead Embers:

“house was impressive. He led Lambert across immaculate wooden floorboards, which shone as if freshly polished, to his office. Sinnott held the door open for him and made his move as Lambert stepped through the gap. Sinnott was too old and slow to land the blow which had been aimed at the back of Lambert’s head. Although Lambert hadn’t been expecting it, he’d been on edge ever since Sinnott had answered the door. He moved his head in time, Sinnott’s fist glancing his head but making most impact with the door. Lambert swivelled around and landed a punch square in Sinnott’s throat, ending the dispute. Sinnott dropped as if he’d been shot. Sinnott was breathless. He grasped for air, opening his mouth in panic. Lambert gave him a few seconds, allowing the first rush of air to filter into his lungs, before pulling his arms behind his back and cuffing him. He pulled tight on the cuffs, ignoring Sinnott’s”
― Matt Brolly, Dead Embers