"My secretary told me that you wanted to talk to me about a crime," he said as he seated himself behind his desk, unconsciously smoothing his tie and sitting up straight.
"That’s right, I do." She didn’t wait for him to prompt her to tell her story. "The crime was committed a long time ago, but there’s no statute of limitations on murder, right?"
Hank nodded. "You want to talk to me about a murder?"
"Oh, yes. A man and his wife were brutally murdered, and the murderers framed the wife to take the blame." Dr. Sinclair paused to take a sip of her coffee. "Their names were Lovinggood."
That's quite a statement considering that she's talking about my hero Hank's parents! Here's a blurb and after that a buy link.
"First Lady
Kills President Lovinggood"
December 29, 2018
http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=blue+52
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Congrats on the release! (And I love the reveal... I can just imagine Hank spitting his coffee...
ReplyDeleteWow! Does she knows she is talking about his parents?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see his reaction.
Oh, Wow---does she know who he is? Did he change his name after the murder?
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, Elaine!
This snippet made me want to know what his reaction is. Surely, she knows she's talking about his parents.
ReplyDeleteThis story has such an interesting premise! Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteShe does know she's talking about his parents. Thanks for all of your comments.
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine Hank is a shocked! Great set up and reveal!
ReplyDeleteOooh, great set up! I'm also dying to know his reaction.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good snippet! Surely she knows they are his parents she's talking about?? Oh my, the questions in my mind. Guess I'll have to read it to get my answers. :-) Good 8, Elaine.
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