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

“If we’re right, that wouldn’t work. Clay makes enough money on his paintings that he wouldn’t be desperate to get involved in making more illegally. And if Reed is smart, he’d know that and smell a set-up.”


“True. So what do you have in mind to stop this gang?”


“Punt?” Quint replied with a tight grin. “Not really. First, we have to find out if Clay’s theory is right. And we may have the perfect in for that.”


“I’ll let you know after I do some more checking.”


“Doctor Kendall, this is Detective Hawk. We met at the hospital when I was interviewing Trevor Eldridge.”


Zack glanced at the time, knowing his brief break was almost over. “How can I help you,” he asked, while shrugging on his white coat.


“I’d prefer to tell you in person. When will you be available?”


“Meaning when do I get off duty? With luck, at seven. After that, I’m meeting with Trev, and he’s taking me to the studio he rents to look at his sculptures.”


Chapter 17