Contents

Epigraph

1

Marcus Aurelius and the 405

2

Sexy Elevators and Killer Pastrami

3

PlumpJack Gets You to Toledo

4

Benny Joe and the Dobermans

5

And Along Came Dana

6

A Torn ACL and Russian Women

7

Skycaps and a Walk on the Beach

8

Dinner and Roses

9

Pain and Memories

10

A Couple of Cops and a Tiger

11

Amazing Grace and the Executioner

12

A Fortress on a Hill and A.A.

13

Veronica Lake and a Son of a Bitch Named Truman

14

Crimes and Tears

15

Big Boats and Bigger Bullshit

16

A Jogger and a Best Friend

17

State Department on the Pacific

18

Doritos and Buffalos

19

Bad Asses and a RIFALO

20

Handcuffs and Deep Water

21

Maximus

22

Late-Night NFL and RICO

23

Power Plays and Security Oaths

24

Safe Houses and Spitters

25

Private Sanctuary and Silent Requiem

26

The Flash Drive

27

Babushkas and Black Granite

28

Manfred and Marlon

29

Russians and Cities

30

Assholes and Apelles

31

Nehemiah and the Tooth Fairy

32

Balconies and Jengo

33

Greedy Lobbyists and Dreamy Eyes

34

Jetway Drivers and Dark Places

35

Missing Pieces and Body Art

36

Tears and Beethoven

37

Cognac and Legionnaires

38

Mountain Roads and Dead Pets

39

Pradas and Poof

40

Absinthe and Funeral Barges

41

Knights Quarters and Zeus

42

Everlast and Fireworks

43

Blue Jungles and Crimson Tents

44

Grandfathers and Ashes

45

Paintings and Pageants

Epilogue

It was December on Dove Way, but the night was…

 

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Other Books by Neil Russell

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