What do you do when someone attempts to frame you for the murder of your roommate? That's the problem facing kinetic artist Trev Eldridge. Although Detective Quint Hawk determines Trev is innocent, it does nothing to assuage Trev's fears. While Quint sets out to discover who's responsible for the murder, Trev is befriended by Dr. Zack Kendall. As Zack helps Trev deal with what happened, the two men begin to bond. At the same time, artist Clay Richardson takes Trev under his wing, after discovering that he is a talented artist. Evidence leads Quint to a theory about the murder and who is involved. With the help of Trev, Zack, Clay, and Officer Lou Hernandez, they come up with a plan to catch the villains. With all that is happening, can the growing attraction between Trev and Zack survive before the criminals take them out of the picture ... permanently?

It Takes an Artist

“Please do it again. You’ve had time to think about it more, at least subconsciously, even if you’re avoiding consciously doing it.”


For some reason he couldn’t explain, Trev looked over at Zack. He was leaning against the wall by the door, obviously listening to the conversation. Zack nodded and smiled encouragingly. “Just take it slow,” he said.


Quint glanced over—seeming momentarily surprised Zack was still in the room. Returning his attention to Trev, he said, “What were the two of you doing right before they came in?”


“John was watching some comedy on TV. I was sort of watching too, while I was sketching out an idea I’d had for a new mobile. We were on either end of the sofa.”


Chapter 5