Heads Will Roll – Chapter Twenty-Three

NOT EDITED Bonnie lifted her head as a door opened and closed upstairs. The footsteps overhead were heavier than usual. She heard him grumble something to himself before the door to the basement opened. He was carrying something. Someone. He was about halfway down the stairs when the light from the windows lit the child’sContinue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Twenty-Three”

Heads Will Roll – Chapter Eighteen

NOT EDITED Bridget sat down in front of Rick’s desk, arms crossed over her chest. “I called Jamal. He wasn’t aware Kathy had even left LA, let alone come here. So far, she’s not answering any of his phone calls. But once we deduce where she went, she’ll be sent home, and Bo’s notebook willContinue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Eighteen”

Heads Will Roll – Chapter Seventeen

NOT EDITED Despite Rick practically chasing her out to the parking lot, Kathy had climbed into her rental car and driven away from the station. He headed back inside and made his way down to the basement. Jeff was stationed outside in the hall, arms crossed over his chest and his head tilted back againstContinue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Seventeen”

Heads Will Roll – Chapter Sixteen

NOT EDITED Bonnie tilted her head back against the cold metal pole as a door closed above her. She had come to assume that particular door was one that led outside. Likely a front door, but maybe a back door made more sense, given that she’d heard it shortly before the man had come toContinue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Sixteen”

Heads Will Roll – Chapter Fifteen

NOT EDITED After dealing with Gerry’s particular brand of ‘compliance’, Bridget had texted a picture of his shoe treads to Bo, and she and Jeff had headed out to Tina Young’s house. Jeff had just shifted into park when Bridget’s phone buzzed with a text back from Bo. “They aren’t a match,” she said. “Damn.”Continue reading “Heads Will Roll – Chapter Fifteen”

Surgeon – Epilogue

NOT EDITED Epilogue Sunday: May 31, 2020 6:00 AM; LOS ANGELES, LAS VIRGENES ROAD The thing about crimes of opportunity is that there’s no time for planning. No time to pursue the stores for your weapon of choice. No time to decide if you commit it during the day or at night. No time toContinue reading “Surgeon – Epilogue”

Surgeon – Chapter Thirty-Four

NOT EDITED Chapter Thirty-Four 5:00 PM; LOS ANGELES, THE ROGER ROOM Bo didn’t have to look up to place the footsteps approaching his booth. “Did you stalk me here, or does this just happen to be your lunchtime booze run?” “I didn’t stalk you, but I… did come here for you,” Jamal said. “May IContinue reading “Surgeon – Chapter Thirty-Four”

Surgeon – Chapter Thirty

**A/N: Vote for book two is included at the end of this chapter NOT EDITED Chapter Thirty 7:12 PM; CLINSTONE POLICE DEPARTMENT, LAB “What you did today was unsafe, reckless, and stupid,” Jacob said, arms crossed over his chest. “I know,” Bo said, shoving his laptop into his satchel. “And so fucking awesome,” Jacob whispered.Continue reading “Surgeon – Chapter Thirty”