Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers by Tonya Kappes

Author:Tonya Kappes [Kappes, Tonya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tonya Kappes
Published: 2019-03-24T16:00:00+00:00

TEN

Abby was going to check military records she had access to using the library’s database, Queenie was going to go check on Lypsnk and what that was all about, Betts was going to call Alena for a cleaning gig so we could get into her office, and I was on my way to see Adrienne Goodman. Later me and the Laundry Club gals were going to reconvene by the campfire at Happy Trails since we had so much leftover food after the party was interrupted by a murder.

It was a perfect time for me to stop by Scott Goodman’s house and give my condolences to his wife. At least, that’s the way I was going to play it.

“Can I help you?” The woman at the door was young. She glanced right and then left as if she were looking for something or someone.

“Are you Adrienne Goodman?” I asked, thinking I could see a bruise mark on her left cheek when she’d looked around. But the screen on the door made it hard to get a good look.

He must’ve done a number on her because the makeup was so heavy.

She nodded.

Adrienne Goodman was much shorter than I’d pictured her. She had a short blonde bob, parted on the side. She wore a Normal High School Archery sweatshirt and a pair of yoga pants.

“I’m Mae West.” That I should be honest dawned on me all of a sudden. “Your husband rented a camper from me.”

“You’re the one who found him.” Her eyes drew up and down my body.

“I did. I’m so sorry.” I felt the need to apologize right off the bat.

“Were you having an affair with him?” she asked me.

“Oh, no.” I shook my head profusely. “I’m dating someone,” I immediately responded. “Hank Sharp. Detective Hank Sharp.”

She looked around again before she shoved open the screen door.

“Come in.” She hurried me inside. “I’ve already told Detective Sharp everything they need to know. So I’m assuming you’re a detective?”

“No. Actually. I’m just the Happy Trails owner.” Coming out of my mouth it did seem really silly that I was here. Snooping.

“Then what are you doing here?” she shut the main door behind us and locked it.

“I was given an honorary degree in economics from the city and I’m doing a six week teaching class in your husband’s economics class. I actually took over as substitute today. I wanted to drop by and give my condolences.” I stepped in a little more to the front family room and noticed there were moving boxes all over the place.

There were empty bookcases, the end tables were cleared, and there was nothing on the mantle.

“That’s kind of you. I hope you don’t mind the mess.” She gave a faint smile. “Would you like something to drink?” she asked and had me follow her to the kitchen. She had a kettle on the stove and a mug on the counter with a tea bag string draped over the side of it.

“A Diet Coke would be good.” I really needed something to settle my stomach.

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