Grena

Bosch wanted to ask whether he meant the payoff Ely had given Grena or the information wasn't sufficient.

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He handed them to Grena, who studied them a moment and then put them down.

The Black Ice Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1993

It was Grena, though this was not easy at first to tell because a bullet fired into the police captain's right temple had obliterated much of the face when it exited beneath the left eye.

The Black Ice Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1993

Aguila explained that his investigation stopped when he discussed his findings with Grena.

The Black Ice Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1993

Grena stood up, dropped his cigarette in the ash tray and nodded to Aguila.

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He had told him about Grena and the Mexican had simply nodded.

The Black Ice Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1993

Grena gave me the investigation and her words convinced me that Gutierrez-Llosa would not cross the border willingly-without her.

The Black Ice Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1993

His mention of Zorrillo probably confirmed a suspicion the Mexican detective had held since Grena had tried to derail the investigation.

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Grena was a leech who had been sucking Zorrillo for years.

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"Don't worry about the Spanish, " Aguila said after Grena was gone.

The Black Ice Connelly, Michael, 1956- 1993