When Beef Jerky Met Cherries Jubilee by Lee Pulaski

Author:Lee Pulaski [Pulaski, Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Gay, Genre Fiction, Gay & Lesbian, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Literature & Fiction, mystery, Gay Fiction, Lgbt
ISBN: 9781522993063
Amazon: B018NEY4R4
Publisher: Pulaski Publishing
Published: 2016-02-02T16:00:00+00:00

Greta tugged at one of her pigtails as she looked at the two books Zachary had laid out on the counter. The expression on her face indicated she was struggling to decide which book to buy, and Zachary knew she only had enough money for one. It was always a joy to wait on Greta, because she had a love for reading that so many children her age lacked.

“Do you think I should ask my parents for an advance on my allowance so I can get both books today? I’m having a horrible time deciding.”

Zachary chuckled. “Greta, you tried that the last time you came in. Your parents said no.”

“Maybe if we distracted them with a puppy, they might forget last time and decide to give me the money.”

Zachary had to bite his lip to keep from laughing. “I’m not sure that’ll work. Besides, where are you going to find a puppy?”

Greta’s face brightened. “I know! I’ll just get them liquored up and ask for the money then.”

Zachary face dropped in horror as he did a double take. “Get them liquored… What have you been reading?”

Greta smiled as she went back to perusing both books, her face strained as she struggled to come to a decision. Zachary turned his attention back to the online book orders he was filling. It was a way for him to focus and not dwell on other issues.

When Zachary and Newell had traveled to the cabin that Rose had suggested might be Sajen’s hiding place, there was no sign of the fleeing artist. There was no indication that he’d been there at all. There weren’t any footprints in the snow. It was like Zachary had been sent on a wild goose chase, and it generated more questions, like where Sajen might really be hiding. Most of Menominee County was forest land. There were tons of places he could lay low.

Alexander strolled over to the counter with the business phone in his hands. With one cupped over the receiver, he asked, “I’ve got that old miser Jedediah Medlyn on the phone. He was wondering if we’d extend our holiday discount special for him.”

Zachary rolled his eyes. He’d offered fifty percent off of most books between Thanksgiving and Christmas as a way to keep customers coming back in the off-season. That was two months ago.

“Alexander, tell Jed that if he wants literature for free, that’s what public libraries are for. I still have to pay to heat this place and pay my employees.”

As Alexander slipped away to finish the call, Greta’s head popped back up. “I kind of like the idea of half-off books. Then I’d be able to take both of these books home with me.”

Zachary’s gaze went toward the ceiling for a moment, and then he looked at Greta. “Well, I’m not ready to bring back the half-off special, but since you’re such a devoted customer, I am willing to offer you a deal, and I’m only offering it to you.”

Greta’s eyes widened with anticipation. “What is it?”

“Well, these two books combined cost twenty-three dollars.

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