Starvation Lake - Book 1 by Bryan Gruley

Author:Bryan Gruley [Gruley, Bryan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Thriller, Mystery
ISBN: 9781416563624
Google: TWpauyQf8-oC
Barnesnoble:
Goodreads: 3861886
Publisher: Touchstone
Published: 2009-01-01T06:00:00+00:00

“Uh-huh,” Dexter said. “And where’s Francis today, Mr. Boynton?”

The muscle along Teddy’s right jawbone twitched. Fleming jumped up and said, “Mr. Dufresne had another pressing matter to attend to but sent his best wishes that the board would act in our favor.”

Dexter smiled. “But you don’t have that in writing, do you, Mr. Fleming?”

“No, sir.”

“How’s the theater renovation going in Sandy Cove, Mr. Fleming?”

“On schedule and under budget, sir.”

“All of us in Starvation are so delighted to hear that.”

“Look,” Teddy said, “we appreciate the board’s patience.” The tone of his voice suggested otherwise. “But, frankly, if we can’t get the support of the very people who stand to benefit from this, then, unfortunately, and with all due respect, we’ve run out of time, and we’ll say, Thank you, no hard feelings.” He picked up his briefcase. “Let me state this as clearly as I can. If we don’t have a green light by close of business Wednesday, we’ll cancel the Pines at Starvation Lake and move on.”

He and Fleming started for the door. Everyone turned to watch them go.

“Hold on, Ted,” Kepsel said. They ignored him.

“We will not be bullied, Mr. Boynton,” Dexter shouted as they went through the door.

Soupy’s absence clearly had thrown Boynton. Maybe Soupy was still drunk. Or was drunk again. Or maybe this had something to do with his outburst at my apartment the night before. I hurried out into the corridor. “Teddy!” I shouted after them. They were almost to the double doors that led out to the parking lot when one of the doors swung open and in stepped Joanie, backpack slung over her shoulder.

“It’s already over?” she said.

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