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

“Yes, Mr. Kendall. He’s expecting you.” The woman stood. “If you’ll follow me.”


She led him down a short hallway to a door at the end, opening it for him.


A stocky, gray-haired man, seated at a large oak desk, looked up when Zack entered. Then he got to his feet, saying, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Kendall,” he said. “I presume that’s the Richardson painting you want appraised.” His glance went to the well-wrapped package Zack was holding.


“Yes, sir. As I told your secretary when I called this morning, I bought it about six months ago and just recently realized I’ve failed to get it insured. Since I know my insurance company will need a fair appraisal of its value first…” Zack held out the package containing the three by three-foot canvas.


Mr. Alberts took it, going across the room to a table along one wall. Setting it down, he carefully slit the tape and removed the wrapping. Then he stood back, looking at the painting.


Chapter 25