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

Trev’s first instinct was to see if Zack had been hit. Then a shot rang out. Trev dropped flat on his stomach beside the truck. There was another popping sound and a loud ping directly above his head. Sucking in a breath, he rolled under the truck, fear washing over him.


Another shot sounded, then Trev heard footsteps heading around the building, followed by a second set giving chase. At least Trev hoped that’s what was happening.


He inched along until he was at the back of the truck then, very cautiously, he peered over the tailgate.


“That wasn’t fun,” Zack muttered. He was pressed flat against the truck bed, looking very pissed. “Damned good thing Quint has someone watching us, or we’d be dead meat by now.” He glanced at the shattered truck window, grimacing. “Now all I have to do is explain this to my friend.”


Chapter 30