Two weeks after Philip d'Autremont is acquitted of his wife's murder, it's time for him and his partner and lawyer, Charles Barnett, to start building their life together. But it turns out that not everyone in Atlanta is as ready to leave the trial in the past as Charles and Philip, and a surprise attack leaves Charles in the hospital and Philip's arm in a sling.<br><br>With thoughts of their own mortality fresh in their minds, Charles and Philip make a decision that will change their lives forever. Future plans and home renovations take their minds off the attacks, but the danger isn't over yet: the people behind the attacks are still at large, and they weren't acting alone.

Tribulation

I circled furiously around the perimeter of the parking lot and sped back toward Peachtree. Just as I reached the traffic light, which, mercifully, was green, I heard a loud popping sound, and glancing in the rearview mirror, I saw that a small hole had appeared in my rear window with fracture lines spreading out from it. I floored the accelerator and turned south on Peachtree, tires squealing in protest.Where is a policeman when you need one? I thought as I ran red lights and passed cars at uncomfortable speeds for the busy street, always keeping a weather eye in the mirror for the van. It was still back there but was clearly unable to catch up with the Bimmer.


Chapter 40