Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 180 - The Care
For Dante and Kayce, the most important task in managing the ranch at this stage was to take good care of the pastures, which was precisely the most critical part. Since they had committed to the ranchers' association, they c...
2025-04-11 08:08:04 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 52 – Following a Trail
"Does this one look like the Elias in your photos?" Larry asked as he looked at Steven, who was still traumatized by the way he had found out that his mother was a killer.
"Yes, that’s Elias...
2025-04-10 07:33:34 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 51 – Dexter’s Bad Luck
“Dex, what’s wrong?” Ángel approached Dexter, who was sitting silently, away from everyone else.
“I had a bad night.” Dexter couldn’t possibly explain everything he had gone thr...
2025-04-10 07:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 179 – Preparations
Hunting and similar activities require long-term planning, and Susie knows her own abilities.
She's not an excellent hunter at the moment. Not only does she lack hunting experience, but even her aim is quite medio...
2025-04-09 07:02:39 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 50 - Pond, Part 17
Dexter had left the crime scene much earlier than expected, and since then, his thoughts hadn’t given him a moment’s peace.
He couldn’t stop thinking about what Larry had said. His voice, although calm, had th...
2025-04-09 02:08:29 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 49 - Pond, Part 16
Metropolitan Police Department, Miami.
Homicide Division, late at night.
“It’s already eight o’clock. The analysis results should be ready by now. Should we pressure the...
2025-04-07 23:07:54 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 48 – Pond, Part 15
Larry looked in the direction of Max’s voice. He knew what Max was referring to, but he didn’t need that information to determine a few things that could be found from the fingerprints.
Indeed, on the fingerna...
2025-04-07 23:07:11 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 178 - Loyalty and Service
The new section, annexed to the Dutton Ranch and now under development, has great potential. Those familiar with the plans for this beautiful place can already see this clear trend.
In the winter, Dante only ...
2025-04-07 23:06:11 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 47 - Pond, Part 14
As he approached the morgue, where the dismembered body of the woman had been placed, a young man of the same age as Max appeared, who at first glance seemed to be a student.
"Forensic Doctor Luk, I was sent here under your care for...
2025-04-07 03:41:13 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 46 - Pond, Part 13
A few hours later, at the Miami Metropolitan Police Department.
"The captain lost it. He blamed us for everything the media is now publishing, and if we don't solve this case soon, we might be removed from it."
<...
2025-04-05 15:58:10 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 45 – The Pond, Part 12
After pulling out the dismembered female corpse, a layer of white frost quickly formed over the severed parts.
While Ángel sprayed a special liquid on his hand, the white frost gradually dissipated, revealing...
2025-04-05 15:57:16 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 177 – Setup
On the way to the area where the magic would happen, Dante insisted that Kayce go and take care of his family first. As for his brother’s attitude, it was flat. He knew that if he went back, Monica’s attitude would still b...
2025-04-05 15:43:37 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 176 - The Hourglass
Like any good man trying to take care of his ranch, Dante, who had set aside his duties with the SAMCRO organization for a while, usually woke up early—as long as he didn’t drink alcohol. But the night before, drinks...
2025-04-05 15:42:25 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 44 - Pond, Part 11
"Is it just me, or is this the mark of a perfect butt?" Masuka, treating it like an exclusive matter for the best butt analysts, stepped closer and began inspecting it carefully.
"Let's go to the room, there should ...
2025-04-05 06:12:53 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 43 - Pond, Part 10
Half an hour later, Miami Beach, private zone.
A group of people arrived at the beach, specifically at an area that had recently been privatized, where all the residents belonged to a wealthy elite.
The place ...
2025-04-05 06:12:09 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 42 – Pond, Part 9
Max was the one in charge of most of the DNA samples collected during investigations. His main job was to work with Dexter on blood analysis, then with Masuka to finalize the missing details.
Dexter was the first t...
2025-04-04 04:52:28 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 41 – Pond, Part 8
When Ángel looked at the message on his cell phone, he saw Masuka's message saying that the results of the diatom test were negative.
Ángel handed the phone to Larry, who nodded after reading it. “Looks like my instincts were r...
2025-04-04 04:51:23 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 175 - Dealing with Problems Can Be Difficult
Main Cabin, Dutton Ranch
The appearance of this rabbit plague in the alfalfa fields told Dante that managing a ranch was never an easy task.
The rabbits had come first, but this was o...
2025-04-01 16:34:40 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 174 - The Rabbit and the Shotgun
"Did I say something wrong?" Jimmy, like a cowboy who barely knew his duties on the ranch, a worker with the brand, looked to Rip for help, but he completely ignored him.
Ryan, who was smiling, appro...
2025-04-01 16:33:41 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 40 - Pond, Part 7
“A regular car, I don’t even remember the make.”
“Why are you asking that?”
Larry smiled modestly and said, “We want to gather details so we don’t chase leads that won’t get us anywhere. For now...
2025-04-01 08:55:54 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 39 - Pond, Part 6
The more clues Larry found, the more he felt trapped in a spiral revolving around another killer—the one who had murdered and dismembered the prostitutes. He had never felt this way before, but he sensed that this killer...
2025-04-01 08:54:40 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 173 - Changes
The grass was growing quite well; at this moment, one could say that his business was on the right track.
In the newly annexed lands of the Dutton ranch, looking around, one could appreciate how the fields were starting ...
2025-04-01 08:45:44 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 38 - Pond, Part 5
“What will kill me is this delicious food, not some damned criminal. Do you understand what I’m talking about?”
Larry opened the door of Ángel's car. He sat in the passenger seat and said, “There’s nothing...
2025-03-31 00:27:09 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 37 - Pond, Part 4
Larry turned toward a photo showing the scar from the surgery on the groin and the tattoo of the deceased and handed it to the sergeant. "The most specific detail about the deceased is that he had surgery for a hernia befo...
2025-03-31 00:25:49 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 36 - Pond, Part 3
Decomposition had turned the victim’s head into a grotesque, swollen sphere. The inflamed and taut skin distorted the facial features, making it difficult to identify external injuries.
There was no choice but to...
2025-03-31 00:25:03 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 35 - Pond, Part 2
Larry paused for a moment before suggesting firmly:
"Based on the estimated time, we can adjust the investigation line and reduce the margin of error. This pond is in a fairly isolated location."
"Yes, if you'r...
2025-03-30 06:50:06 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 34 - Pond, Part 1
At the same time, before Sergeant Doakes could make a call to check if the water forensics team would arrive, the sudden screech of brakes from a van was heard, and Larry knew it was them.
“Well, Sergeant, ...
2025-03-30 06:49:08 +0000 UTC
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Anatomy of a Killer
Chapter 33 - A Punishment?
Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 2:15 PM
Miami Metropolitan Police Department, Homicide Division
The high temperatures had started to make themselves felt in the city, rea...
2025-03-30 06:48:21 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 172 - Back to Work
Parties are fun and can provide some relaxation, but for Dante, work is also extremely important. Weeding is definitely hard work, especially in spring, the season when everything comes back to life and plants begin to ...
2025-03-28 15:37:26 +0000 UTC
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Wind in the Smoke
Chapter 171 - Cowboy Gathering
At night, a few days later, Dante gathered several of his cowboy friends from the brand that worked for his father.
Since all his good friends were here, Dante naturally wouldn’t be a bad host, so he hired s...
2025-03-28 15:36:40 +0000 UTC
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