The invoice from the estate auction read as follows:
I composed myself for the interrogation. To be honest, I…
There was no practical reason for me to return to…
Purnell Purvis is a pudgy man, with a paunch, and…
Unfortunately my life seldom imitates the movies. I was quite…
Grady Drive is one of Rock Hill’s best-kept secrets. The…
Despite what my critics say (Buford in particular), I am…
It had been one of the longest days of my…
I did not sleep like a baby—my babies never seemed…
Call it force of habit. Before I knew it, I…
“My shop? The Den of Iniquity?”
I should have waited to call Toxie Barras. I had…
There are certain advantages to being slight of stature. Because…
I don’t know what got into my head, allowing Tweetie…
“Oh my God” was all I could think to say,…
“Excuse me? What do you mean Hattie’s a murderer?”
After some deliberation I decided to remain closed for the…
I have a terrible confession to make, but I know…
It was a full house. If Lottie Bell had been…
Trust me, if you stand gaping in a snowstorm you’re…
I knew there was someone in the house with me,…
Despite our little misunderstanding, I fully expected Greg to ask…
Rob and Bob have a well-appointed guest room, and I…
The streets were as deserted as church is the Sunday…
I immediately dialed Greg. After the fourth ring his machine…
When I woke up, it was in the ICU of…