My name is Brant Colton. I'm a blackmailer -- a good one -- and I make no apologies for my chosen career.<br><br>One evening, at a very private club I belong to, I spotted a young man who piqued my interest. Why? Because he, Lorne Raynell, wasn't taking advantage of what the club had to offer. It took time, but I finally found out why. He was intent on finding out who murdered his brother.<br><br>The rest, as they say, is history. Our history.

Everyone Has Secrets

I picked Lorne up, on the theory the fewer cars parked in Gavin’s driveway the better—especially on a Tuesday evening when it was doubtful he’d be throwing a party. Neither Gavin nor I wanted to bring attention to his place from the neighbors.


“Let me see the list,” Gavin said the moment we were inside.


“Hello to you, too,” Lorne replied with a brief smile, handing it to him.


“Sorry,” Gavin muttered, already scanning the list. “All reputable publications,” he said when he finished.


“Of course they are,” Lorne replied tartly. “Kyler wasn’t a muckraker. You know that.”


“Yeah, I do. Let’s go into my office. I want to run them, to see if we can find out which one gave Kylerhis last assignment.”


Chapter 23