Chapters 27-35 Summary

Isla Desolacion, 3:05 p.m. Glinn insists that along with the broken drill bit, they also take Massangkay's body back to the Rolvaag. McFarlane is upset about this idea, but Glinn stresses that is an unknown that needs to be dealt with. As they box up the remains, Glinn notices that there are burn marks on some of the clothing and bones.

Punta Arenas, July 17, 8:00 a.m. Vallenar is shaving when a civilian is brought to his quarters. Vallenar knows this civilian bought some items that originated from Isla Desolacion from a local man, and he wants to know what they might have to do with the American interest in the same island. The man does not want to tell Vallenar at first, but when Vallenar cuts off his fingernail with a razor, the man quickly admits that Puppup sold him some...