Chapters 26-31 Summary

In chapter 26, Boxer worries what the declaration of war might mean for her city. Then, Claire calls Boxer back to the morgue. She identifies the substance that poisoned Bengosian as ricin. Moreover, she says the amount used was much more than needed to kill one man. Boxer takes this as a sign that the killer possesses the ability to kill many more.

Finally, in chapter 28, Boxer calls in federal agents form several different agencies, including Homeland Security. X/L finally releases some threatening letters they received. Technical experts connect many aspects of the case back to the area surround the Berkley, California. Boxer calls Cindy, the reporter, to dig up information about radicals at Berkley, because she has history there.

The story returns to Malcolm in chapter 30, while he builds another bomb. He forces Michelle to test the cell phone trigger...