The Last Stand 06 - The Perfect Murder by Brenda Novak

Author:Brenda Novak [Novak, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Crime, Romance, Suspense, General, Romantic Suspense Fiction, Man-Woman Relationships, Murder - Investigation, Murder, California, Investigation, Murder Victims' Families, Love Stories
ISBN: 9780778327257
Google: s6O4R1R8E04C
Amazon: 0778327256
Publisher: MIRA
Published: 2009-09-29T05:00:00+00:00

"If he's raped them or...or tortured them, he can't let them go. He'd know the value of a witness."

Sebastian regretted telling her about Gloria Rickman's sisters. He talked with Christa often, shared most things with her, but the kidnapping had upset her so much he should've left that out. Knowing Malcolm had already killed two people made the possibility of more murders all too plausible.

Fortunately, he hadn't told Mary, or he doubted she'd want to go out tonight.

"I'll find him," he said.

"Now you don't have any choice," she responded. Then she was gone.

Releasing a deep sigh, Sebastian threw his phone on the bed and signed on to the Internet as Mary. It was time to strike up another conversation with Malcolm, see if he could get him to talk a little more about his new "roommates."

But Malcolm wasn't on and Jane called a few minutes later.

"I'm going back to the casinos to talk to the dealers who work the night shift, so I need another picture. I gave the one I had to an employee who promised to go over the security tapes for us."

"You don't have to stay home with your daughter tonight?" he asked in surprise.

"She went back to my in-laws'. I felt it was best. I've already spoken to the dealers who work the day shift. I figured I should check with the night-shift staff, and the sooner the better."

"Of course. You want to stop by to get another picture on your way?"

"Unless you'd like to come along," she said.

"Where are you planning to start?"

"Thunder Valley. I want to hit Cache Creek later, once the nightlife really gets rolling, since it's our best bet."

He didn't need the promise of her tattoo to tempt him. Wanting to find Malcolm was enough. But Sebastian knew he'd be lying to himself if he pretended, even for a moment, that he didn't think of that tattoo whenever he thought of Jane.

"I'm in," he said. "Where do you live? I'll pick you up."

It was nearly midnight when Mary got home. Fortunately, she'd caravanned with a friend who gave her babysitter a lift so she wouldn't need to drag her kids out of bed. That was nice. These days, Mary found herself grateful for the slightest kindness. She'd never dreamed being a single mom would be so hard.

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