Fertile Ground by Rochelle Krich

Author:Rochelle Krich [Krich, Rochelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, General, Women Sleuths, Thrillers, Suspense
ISBN: 9780380789535
Google: ZeHhGwAACAAJ
Amazon: 0380789531
Publisher: Avon
Published: 1999-02-28T16:00:00+00:00

“We can’t give you police protection. Be careful. Dr. Brockman. Be aware. Don’t go anywhere by yourself if you can avoid it, especially at night. And if you think someone’s following you, call the police immediately.” He rose from the sofa.

At the front door he checked the lock and dead bolt. “These seem fine. I noticed this isn’t a security building. Do you use the dead bolt when you leave your apartment?”

“Not always.”

“Make sure you do.” He opened the door and peered at the outer lock. He frowned. “It looks like someone’s tried to jimmy this lock. See these scratches?”

Tensing, she bent closer and saw faint marks around the keyhole. “Yes.”

“You haven’t noticed any evidence that someone broke in? Nothing disturbed? Missing?”

“No.” Her chest was so tight she could hardly breathe.

“Maybe these are old marks, then.” He shut the door. “What other entrances do you have?”

She told him about the sliding door and balcony in her bedroom and was grateful when he offered to check them, too.

“Sliding doors don’t provide the best security, but this bar is good.” He bent down and moved the bar to make certain it fit tightly, then stood up. “Leave the balcony light on all night—someone’s less likely to climb onto your balcony if he knows he’s going to be illuminated.”

She thanked him and accompanied him back to the front door.

“By the way, how did you learn about Mrs. Rhodes?” he asked.

Lisa told him about her talk with the waitress. “Yvonne said my being a doctor triggered her memory,

because the woman who hired Chelsea was involved with an organization that raises funds for juvenile diabetes.”

“Maybe I should take you along with me next time I’m investigating a case.” He smiled but turned serious as he opened the door. “Don’t do any more detecting, especially with your colleagues. You may be asking questions of the wrong person—or should I say, the right person—and make him more desperate than he already is.”

She felt a thrill of alarm. “It’s going to be so hard, working with people, wondering who could have killed Matthew.”

“I know. Casually mention to as many people as you can that you wish you had some clue to what happened to Dr. Gordon, that you wish he’d confided in you. Words to that effect.”

It was smart advice. “I don’t exactly have a poker face.”

“It might be helpful. Dr. Brockman, if you remind yourself that your life may depend on how convincing you are.”

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