When Tony Watkins discovers a dead man in the elevator of his apartment building, he has no idea there will be more murders. When the second body is found, he and his friends at the club he goes to put their heads together to try to figure out what's happening and who the killer might be.<br><br>Kirk Logan is a man with problems. At twenty-nine, he still isn't out to his parents. On top of that, Tony thinks he's easy -- which is true -- and will have nothing to do with him, even though he wants to help Tony solve the murders. That is until he finally opens up to Tony about why he's the way he is.<br><br>What Tony learns about Kirk, in addition to a third murder, changes everything. Can Tony deal with his feelings for Kirk while trying, if possible, not to become the next murder victim?

The Elevator Murders

“As soon as I get my drink I’ll tell you.” As if Tony had said the magic words, the waiter showed up seconds later to put the bottle on the table. Tony paid, then took a deep drink. “I needed that.” He noticed his hand was shaking as he set the bottle back down.


Greg rested his elbows on the table, staring at Tony. “Problems?”


Tony nodded, lowering his voice as he said, “Someone was murdered in my apartment building and I found the body.”


“The hell you say.” Dan practically shouted, before clapping a hand over his mouth. “Tell all,” he said, keeping his voice down.


“I thought I heard someone in need of help, so I went looking. I got as far as the third floor, walking up because the elevator was…well, being the elevator, I thought.”


“Meaning slower than molasses,” Greg said, having ridden in it a time or two.


Chapter 4