Quotes for The Scent of Shadows, the first Sign of the Zodiac. Who knew homicidal maniacs came wrapped in horse-faced packages with little to no fashion sense? “Ajax.” “Like the cleaner?” His smile was tight. “Like the Greek warrior.” I mean, really. “Why don’t you pretend that you have a sense of humor?” “I could,” I said, nodding slowly, “but then I’d have been laughing from the moment you walked in the door.” “I see your cutting wit hasn’t dulled any.” “Sharpened it just this morning... read more