A murder in a small Colorado town closely resembles unsolved crimes committed by a serial killer almost thirty years ago. Private investigator Teague Donovan learns of the recent murder and is instantly drawn to the case, because one of the victims in the past was his best friend, and he is determined to bring the killer to justice.<br><br>Hoyt Newman, the detective in charge of the most recent case, is none too happy with Teague's interfering. At least not until a second homeless boy is tortured and killed. As the two men work together, they begin to develop an interest in each other -- one that seems fated not to come to fruition since Teague is city, through and through, and Hoyt is definitely country to the core.

The City PI and the Country Cop

“He’s damned good at it, too,” Keir added. “Almost as good as me.”


“Where are you staying, Keir?” Hoyt asked, returning his attention to the young man.


“With Teague. I’ll catch a couple hours of sleep there mid-day and spend the rest of my time out and about. Mostly at the park I think. I’ll find a spot there where I can bed down at night.”


“Sleeping rough?” Hoyt asked in surprise.


“I have to look like a homeless teen out for the main chance, so yeah, I will be,” Keir replied. “It’s for damned sure the guy we’re after will make certain I’m the real thing before he decides to grab me.”


“Okay,” Teague said after a moment’s thought. “If we’re going to make this work I should dump the motel room I’m using, leave town and then return as a new—” he made finger quotes, “—man. I’ll find a different motel and let you know where, Keir.”


Keir nodded. “Pick one I can get into unobserved.”


Chapter 15