time and time , again she disappeared behind the spray from the exploding bombs only to reappear , unharmed and seemingly unconcerned , on the other side . jake turned quickly , seeking other prey . she could read any book she wanted , see any movie . one moment i was shivering , the next sweating like i was standing on the face of the sun . i want to know how you found me . he did n't do it because his religion told him to murder people . 