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

We thanked the boys for their referral and headed back down the mountain. When we were well down the hill, I said, “How old do you think that woman is?”


“Judging by appearances, she could be anywhere from forty on up,” Mike said, “but whatever her true age, she’s had a hard life, and it shows.”


“Did you notice how tidy and neat the yard was, and for that matter, the porch?”


“Yes, I did,” he said, “and I’ll give you odds that the house is just as clean and neat inside.”


“I just thought of something we forgot to buy for the cabin.”


“A light blanket or a comforter. Remember how cool it was last night in the motel?”


“Take that notebook out,” he said, “and write it down.”


Chapter 65