It was the first time he’d ever felt a strong, physical blow straight to his body. Winslow's sickles had been sharp, but the Zodiac hadn't dealt any crushing attacks. Vance's stomach muscles screamed in pain and he curled over to on his side, trying to ease his suffering in any way possible.

"Done already?" Kiev moved over to Vance's crumpled figure, placing one foot near his right kidney. "I didn't even get to throw a real attack, you know."

Vance felt the ...