“The police and detectives,” Malone shuddered and shook his head slightly. “They only see the basest of criminals and do not see the myriad of signs that something blasphemous remains below the alleys and rotting slums of Redhook.'” His eyes constantly dart from side to side in a jittery movement. “I know what remains to be done and with your help we can cleanse the earth of an evil spirit of darkness and squalor.”