George Martin and Mike Foster have been best friends since childhood, but recent events have brought them even closer together: Mike has moved into George’s house now that George’s unfaithful boyfriend has been kicked out. It puts Mike in a pinch, because he’s always loved George -- maybe more than a best friend should.<br><br>George doesn’t suspect Mike’s feelings, being wrapped up in his job as the youngest lieutenant in the Jacksonville sheriff’s office and investigating a series of murders. But it will all come to a head when George is stalked by a psycho and Mike steps in front of a bullet meant for George. George then realizes there’s much more to their relationship than he thought.

Bodies of Work

I called Janet and asked her to come see me and to bring the team with her, or as many of them as were in the building. I gave them my list of questions and follow-up notes and was pleased to learn that they were already working on at least a third of the things I’d indicated needed doing. A tribute to my training of them, I hoped.


“Okay, gang, here’s the deal,” I said. “I’m as certain as I can be, without actual proof, that this was definitely not a robbery. What I want you to do is follow the money. Who benefitted from the victim’s death and how? Do it very quietly and very discreetly, and for God’s sake, don’t let the press get wind of this line of inquiry, it’s much too early for that.


“Second, the victim’s brother is making waves, and he has a little bit of clout upstairs. Not much, but just enough to be annoying. You guys need to proceed under the assumption that everything you do will be second-guessed by some Monday morning quarterback.


Chapter 15