3 Shades of Murder by Lauren Carr

Author:Lauren Carr [Carr, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Murder, Humor, cozy, fiction, romance, Whodunit
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Published: 2012-05-07T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

“There you are.” David O’Callaghan found Mac enjoying a before-dinner cocktail with Archie in the Spencer Inn’s lounge. In the corner booth reserved for the inn’s owner, they were sharing a cozy moment alone when the police chief slid into the seat across from them and cleared his throat. “I’ve been looking all over for you.”

Another part of Mac’s inheritance, the Inn rested at the top of Spencer Mountain, which was named after his ancestors, the town’s founders. The front of the stone and cedar main lodge offered a view of the lake below and the mountains off in the distance. While resting between boating, golf, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, or any of the other activities, guests could take in the view from the wrap-around porch. They could also partake of refreshments in the outdoor café on the multi-level deck, among the flora of an elaborate living maze; or, if the weather was too chilly, the lounge inside. For more formal eating, the Inn’s five-star restaurant offered legendary dining experiences.

More than a year after his inheritance, Mac was still trying to wrap his head around being able to enjoy all of the luxuries of one of the country’s finest resorts without ever receiving a bill.

“I returned the beach towel to its rightful owner,” he told the police chief.

David cocked his head at him. “What?”

Seeing that he wasn’t there about Gnarly, Mac backtracked. “Nothing.”

“We’ve got company on this case.”

“Who?” Mac hated it when others horned in on what he considered to be his cases. Usually, it would end up in a tug of war over who got credit for the collar. If the case went cold, then it would turn into a blame game. In either instance, it would not end up being a good thing, especially if it involved the feds.

“Pennsylvania state police and the FBI.”

“FBI?” Archie turned to Mac. “The FBI is big.”

“Real big.” Mac’s eyes were equally wide. “What interest does the FBI have in a Scottish artist?”

David gestured at a group coming into the lounge. Bogie was in the lead with two men in suits, who Mac guessed to be the FBI. A woman wearing a state police shield and gun, and man with silver hair, came in behind them. Mac tagged her as the Pennsylvania state police.

That leaves the dude with the silver hair. Where does he fit into all this? Another state police detective? Where’s his badge? Nah! He doesn’t look like a cop. He’s either military or a lawyer.

David told Mac, “Maybe it’s best if we all meet in one of your conference rooms. From what I understand, this is complicated.”

The second floor executive conference room provided a view of the ski runs. During the summer months, the ski slopes’ service road acted as a mountain bike trail.

After introductions were made, Joshua Thornton asked Mac, “How does a millionaire inn owner get involved in a murder investigation?”

“Very carefully,” he replied. “How does a small town lawyer get mixed up with the FBI?”

Joshua glanced over at Cameron, who was eying Archie with suspicion.

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