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

“Use this,” Keir said, coming up beside them. He held out a cut off sweatshirt sleeve. Using his knife, he sliced through Hoyt’s shirt so they could see the wound.


Teague pressed it to Hoyt’s shoulder, glancing at Will as he did. The man was curled in a fetal position, his arms lashed behind his back, blood soaking into the ground.


“Guess I was the only one who didn’t get shot,” Keir commented. “How bad is yours?”


“Flesh wound,” Teague replied tersely. “Where are the damned medics? Hoyt’s bleeding badly. If the bullet hit a vein…”


“Calm down. They’ll get here. We’re not exactly in the middle of Main Street.”


They heard sirens off in the distance. Keir got up immediately, heading out of the clearing. “I’ll bring them back,” he called over his shoulder.


It seemed like forever, although Teague knew logically it was only minutes, before Keir returned, closely followed by EMTs, police officers, and the police chief.  9


Chapter 30