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

Teague shook his head, putting his hand on Hoyt’s shoulder. “First off, I doubt they saved your shirt and jacket, considering they were blood soaked. Maybe your jeans and shoes survived.”


“That’s better than nothing.” Hoyt eyed Teague. “I’ll wear your jacket.”


By then the nurse had apparently alerted the main desk because a doctor appeared in the doorway. “Trying to run out on us, Hoyt?”


“Yeah. Kick me lose, doc. I have to go with him.” Hoyt stabbed a finger toward Teague.


The doctor sighed, looking toward the ceiling. “Why me? Why do I always get the difficult ones?” Coming to the bed, he said, “I’ll examine you and we’ll go from there.”


“Go is right. As soon as you’re finished, I’m going.”


Chapter 36