Chapter 20 – “The Confrontation” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

The ferry churned its way across Puget Sound, the city skyline a jagged silhouette against the bruised twilight sky. Patrick, his stomach a knot of dread and adrenaline, gripped the railing, the cold steel a comfort against the icy wind whipping across the deck. He was meeting Victor Martel, the head of the Syndicate, onContinue reading “Chapter 20 – “The Confrontation” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

Chapter 7 – “The Suspects” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” fall mystery)

The task of unraveling these personal conflicts was even more delicate. Brody’s teambegan discreet inquiries into Thorne’s personal relationships. His wife, EleanorThorne, a woman of considerable social standing in Fayetteville, was known to be adistant figure, often overshadowed by her husband’s forceful personality. While shepresented a composed front to the public, the strain of Thorne’sContinue reading “Chapter 7 – “The Suspects” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” fall mystery)”

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