Patricia H. Rushford & Harrison James by Secrets Lies & Alibis

Author:Secrets, Lies & Alibis [Secrets, Lies & Alibis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Man-Woman Relationships, Police, Mystery & Detective, Oregon, General, McAllister; Mac (Fictitious Character), Suspense, Christian, Fiction, Religious
ISBN: 9781591450818
Google: 3EePKs1FWv0C
Amazon: 1591450810
Barnesnoble: 1591450810
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2003-10-16T05:00:00+00:00

Kevin brushed the debris and lifted up a broken silver chain, but no diamond ring.

“Looks like I led us on a wild-goose chase.” Mac turned off the machine, disgusted with himself.

“Not at all, Mac.” Kevin examined the chain more closely. “It hasn’t been here too long. Since it’s so close to the dumpsite, we’ll bag it as evidence. Remember, Megan supposedly wore a cross around her neck. This chain is broken, so it could have come off when the body was brought here.”

“Do you really think it could be hers?”

“It’s a long shot, but we’ll ask Cindy if she recognizes it. I’m glad you suggested the search, though. We may not have found the ring, but it does tell us that the killer probably has it.”

Kevin and Mac returned to the car, where Mac removed his evidence kit. “This should do.” Mac held out a small manila envelope.

“Perfect,” Kevin replied as he dropped the silver chain inside. Mac pulled off a section of blue evidence tape to secure the package, signing the seal. Kevin removed his latex glove and brushed the powder off his hands. Mac placed the metal detector in the trunk alongside his crime scene gear. “I could use a little more trunk space.”

“Just be happy it doesn’t leak,” Kevin replied. “Those squareback Chevy Caprices they used to issue us leaked like a sieve. The rubber molding would freeze to the trunk lid in the winter, tearing out a hunk every time you opened it. Then in the spring, they would start leaking. Nothing better than finding out your gear has fuzzy mold growing on it when you arrive at a crime scene.”

“Humph.” Mac grinned. “Sounds suspiciously like one of those tall tales parents tell their kids about how they used to have to walk to school in a blizzard, uphill, both ways.”

“No, seriously, if you doubt me, take a look at Sergeant Evans’s car—if you can call it that.”

Mac closed the trunk and within minutes they were back on the freeway heading back into town.

“Set a course for the fitness center.” Kevin placed the evidence in the glove box. “Let’s see what Megan’s coworker has to say.”

“Right.” Mac slipped on his sunglasses as they headed into the bright early afternoon sun.

“The old pager is going off.” Kevin checked the numerical display then pulled his cell out of his pocket and punched in some numbers. “Detective Bledsoe here.” Kevin glanced over at Mac. “Yeah, Gordon. What can I do for you?”

“Um, I was talkin’ to some guys on my crew and they told me I shouldn’t take that lie detector test tomorrow. They said maybe I ought to get a lawyer.”

“Well, that’s certainly your right, Mr. Reed. But like I said, if you didn’t have anything to do with Megan’s death you don’t have anything to worry about.”

“I still feel like this is a setup or something.”

“Why do you say that?” Kevin was losing patience with the man.

“That’s what you dudes are all about. You make things fit your little case and tack a guy with a trumped-up charge.

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