CHAPTER 3 The old warehouse in the West Bottoms had once been a small manufacturing operation, but the previous owners had long since closed the doors and moved to a country where wages were cheap and labor unions were non-existent. It had set vacant for years until it was rented by ABC Ltd., a company [...]
Chapter 2“Okay, Paddy,” Frank said as the three friends huddled in Ernie’s apartment at Whispering Hills, “now that we’re away from prying ears, what’s the scoop on this drug thing?” Patrick O’Brian looked sternly at his two companions. “I’ll tell you what I can without breaking the confessional seal, but you must promise two things.” [...]
“Walt,” Mark continued, “I’m sure you’re aware that this is an election year.” Duh! How could you not know? At least fifteen minutes of every TV hour were filled with campaign propaganda and since the beginning of the year, the newspaper had been reporting primary results ad nauseam. “So what does that have to do [...]
Members of the Midtown Book Club are found murdered, leading Walt and Ox into the twisted world of a serial killer!
Mark Stewart examined the postmark on the letter that his wife, Amy, had handed to him when he arrived home from work. "Skagway, Alaska," he muttered. "We don't know anyone in Alaska, do we?" "Not that I know of," she replied. "Maybe if you opened it instead of just staring at it, you would find [...]
One year, Maggie and I decided to host the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Although we were both in our sixties, neither of us had done it before, but how hard could it be. I'd watched my mom and grandma do it for years.The special day finally arrived. “Ok, I’m ready to tackle this beast,” I proclaimed, [...]
