Summary

In "Sudden Movement," Anja’s house sits atop a cliff, facing west over the sea with a private beach, where she has lived alone for the past 9 months. A hired driver takes Anja into the small town nearby, though she rarely visits. As Anja has no friends or family in the area, her new doctor advises that she install an emergency alarm service. The system requires “a discreet necklace,” one that “detects sudden movement and impact” that will alert paramedics (305). Anja ignores her doctor’s recommendation, as her hired help looks out for her. Though she speaks to her manager, line producer, and Sandrino regularly on Skype, “they know where she lives but not how to find her” (305).

In Chapter 15, Frank, Tenn, and Anja drive to San Giuliano then hire a car to take them to the Excelsior hotel in Venice. It is...