Ava & Carol Detective Agency: Books 7-9 (Ava & Carol Detective Agency Series Book 3) by Thomas Lockhaven

Author:Thomas Lockhaven [Lockhaven, Thomas]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Key Publishing, LLC
Published: 2020-12-22T05:00:00+00:00

11

Ambush!

The entrance to the cemetery was blocked by a tall, black, wrought-iron gate, the iron bars twisted into the shape of a skeletal tree, its branches snaking outward.

“That’s pleasant,” Carol whispered.

“It looks locked,” Ava said quietly. “We should leave.”

Carol grabbed her shoulder. “There’s a paper wedged between the gate bars.” Carol took a tentative step forward and grabbed the piece of paper.

Follow the path to the statue of William King, first governor of Maine. Further instructions await you.

Carol gave Ava a cautionary look. “Be alert. At the first sign of trouble, we scatter and meet back at the library.”

Ava nodded and wearily pushed the gate open. “Never mind,” she whispered, “it’s unlocked.”

Carol flicked on her phone’s flashlight and shone it over the graveyard. Graves like teeth of all shapes and sizes jutted out of the pitch-black landscape. The girls’ hearts nearly exploded out of their chests when a gust of wind sent the gate clanging closed behind them.

“I think I may need a change of pants,” Ava gasped.

Carol exhaled loudly and placed her hand on her chest, trying to calm her heart. “You and me both.”

“How the heck are we supposed to find the statue of—”

“I’m guessing that’s him,” Carol whispered, pointing to a towering statue in the center of the cemetery.

Ava nodded and softly called out, “Hello. Anyone here?” A crow cawed and flew just above their heads. It landed on a thick tree limb and watched them curiously.

Ava hunched forward, narrowing her eyes, willing herself to be able to see better in the darkness. She took in a sharp breath. Were her eyes playing tricks on her, or did she see a shadow move from behind the statue?

“Anyone here?” Carol called out, willing her voice to sound strong. “If you don’t show yourself, we’re out of here.”

Ava stopped in her tracks. There was a slight rustle, and then suddenly someone or something slammed into her side. She fell backward, smashing her elbow onto a grave. A cluster of lights exploded behind her eyes. She heard a loud thwack, and then Carol’s muffled cry.

Ava kicked out wildly at her attacker. An “Ugh,” followed by the sound of a body hitting the ground, let her know she’d hit her target. But before she could scramble to her feet, there was a bright flash like lightning, and then another.

“Carol!” Ava screamed. “Are you all right?” Suddenly, the shadow was back, looming over Ava, tearing at the collar of her hoodie. She drew her knees up to her chest and kicked out furiously. The shadow deftly slipped past her blow. She scrambled backward, trying to get away from her attacker. He tore at her collar again. He’s after the necklace. His breath was coming in raspy gasps now. Ava could smell his putrid cologne mixed with sweat. Her hand felt along the ground. A rock! She sank back, drawing him close, and then swung with all of her might, hitting her attacker in the head with the rock.

The man screamed, throwing his hand to his face.

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