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

“I…” Teague shook his head. “No. We’ll still be here until Wednesday. After all, I’m hardly going to turn down an excellent meal prepared by a very interesting man.”


“Speaking of meals, you didn’t get to finish yours and I never ordered mine. Carolyn insisted we get a booth first.”


“Then let’s head back. Not that mine is probably still sitting there but you should eat. I at least got some of mine down before your unexpected appearance, so I’m not really hungry anymore.”


They arrived back at the restaurant to find Keir and Carolyn in a deep discussion about, it turned out, what the town could and should do to help the homeless. They both moved over to let Teague and Hoyt sit. Teague did, while Hoyt went to get food, returning with two quesadillasand posole. For the next half hour the quartet continued the homeless discussion and then Carolyn excused herself, saying she had to get home.


After she left, Keir glanced between Teague and Hoyt. “So, did the two of you work things out?”


Chapter 52