...d Captain Barton was a stickler for thoroughness, especially when it came to high profile cases. And this was just about as high profile as it gets. ... ...h. He was about to leave when his instincts kicked in. He immediately decided to take the case, not because of Mrs. Stone, the grieving widow, but be... ...n slow motion. He and Barton had worked officially and unofficially on more than a dozen cases over the last ten tears. Their relationship was eith... ...st ten tears. Their relationship was either good or bad depending upon the outcome of the case. A short, but intense, April shower swept through ... ...” “You’re the last ting I need.” “By my count, together we’ve solved more than a dozen cases. Unless you want to take credit for all of them.” ... ...ith the full force of his body the three feet that separated them, and plunged a serrated knife into the man’s stomach and twisted upward while hold... ...int gray of the morning sifted into the room. As he tried to turn, the pain from the deep knife wound shot through him. He grimaced, and then saw Su...

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... until it becomes a river. That of my Art seemed unstoppable...” “It wasn’t the case?” 47 “No, it wasn’t. Without warning, the river in full... ... When I embraced the man, I felt his emotion and pain cutting through me like a knife, passing from his soul into mine. I knew nothing about his pa...

... bad business all around. We need to have our people be prepared. Just in case.” “I defer to your wisdom in such matters, since my experience is lim... ...n, then fear filled them. Kattcha readied herself for histrionics, just in case. “Where am I?” The calmness with which the question was asked surprise... ...r, that you can’t handle the truth about your little pet.” Mya slammed the knife down on the cutting board and stalked out of the kitchen. “Whew! It’... ...ort. “If it makes it any better, I’ve experienced the same emotion. In my case, I like knowing that there is someone who understands me.” Laylah peer... ... to be a large area, easily defended, that allowed for an escape route in case things go wrong. He lowered his nose to the ground. The scent of the ... ...hat it was any of his concern but Henry believed in solid backup plans in case of a double cross. “My Alpha, Kenneth has checked in,” Boris informed ... ...cked off their feet. ~***~ Laylah whimpered when the first slice of Zina's knife bit into her right arm. The cut was shallow but it stung. “Does that... ...chair and draped herself over Laylah's shoulders making sure to place the knife against Laylah's throat. Donil snarled but didn't move from his spot.... ...ed it shut. His abrupt pause and unfocused look distracted Laylah from the knife at her throat. He blinked and, when he talked again, his reasonable ...

..., or by any means with prior permission in writing from the publishers or in the case of reprographic production in accordance with the terms of lic... ... Randerson was shorter than James, thinner than her husband, with a voice like a knife. James felt that they seemed strangely out of time. Like they... ... I think if the police tried to gag you, they would have the US marines on their case faster than you can say ‘Uncle Sam’.” The Randersons nodded v... ...r. Her brain was working overtime. Harden had released very few facts about the case and had not even attempted to give a credible reason as to why... ...m off to find out why this is happening and to try to protect those poor kids in case the same nutter strikes again!” The phone was slammed down wi... ...eem to be any water coming out from the ceiling. Would the lift shut down in the case of fire? He felt a surge of anger and desperation, and a terri...

...lvering dark hair. “Like Hiram, too much Saturday night.” “I got a sample in my case for that, but a hair of the dog’ll do better.” “I got pl... ...“Sure. Shoot.” Royce went to his desk, opened a drawer and brought out a slim gold case. Selecting a card from it, he jotted on the back, and hand... ... can. “Bein’ single again can cause you to lose your concentration, maybe lose the case against that sorry boy you came here to see.” He spit tob... ... spit tobacco juice into the can. “He’s a decent kid,” Jack said, taking a cigar case from an inside pocket and selecting a blunt Havana from it.... ...d the barred door that separated the jail cells from the offices. “You ever lost a case?” “Long time ago.” When Serpents Die ... ...o muscles relaxed while her arms and legs stiffened. Had the flash been a gun or a knife? The words of her instructor in Paris came back. Kicking... ...in Paris came back. Kicking legs and blocking arms are no defense against a gun or knife. Ka-lunk. A metal-on-metal thump came from behin... ...her. “Who are you going to button-hole next?” “Mather,” she said, picking up her knife. “Don't aggravate the good sheriff. You'll get more out o... ...hen worker said he heard a scream. He found Kevin curled up in a ball with a paring knife in his stomach. He died in the hospital.” “Jesus Christ....

...e's business partner. Sparks fly, but can she really trust a man she knows nothing about? And why is it that every time something new develops in the case, he seems to be there? Warnings to back off escalate to an attempt on her life. Now, for Laura Kate, it's more than just a mystery. Depending on Jack might be a mistake, but if Laura Kate can get past his southern charms...

...as it took on a humanoid shape. She gasped. Oh, this time they’ll see. This time, I’m gonna have more tangible evidence than mosquito bites and a bad case of poison ivy in places where I didn’t even know I had places. She spoke into the radio, “Get over here NOW! I’m getting a heat signature on the thermal. Something’s moving closer…something really freaking huge!” “We’re...

...cle. The people who are selling these drugs are going to die. Except, in some cases, worse. Their first-born is going to die first." "What are you... ...ing the history of Bull Fighting from Spain to Mexico were displayed in glass cases. Cardona was sitting alone at glass table under a canopy in the... ... can make more money, but, at least, I have my son." "Since your divorce, in case you haven't heard, your reputation is sagging. Your only two cand... ...t us keep our secrets, that is, unless you are ready to reveal yours, in that case, we'll share everything, until then..." Brand shrugged. Cardona ... ... was always impressed with the power of his position as Senator. But, in this case, it was different; it was the Senator who was going to see the Ge... ... stiletto and grab the big one, who threatened you, by the shirt and put this knife to his throat and say, 'If you bother me again, I will kill you.... ...I will kill you.' You think you can you do that?" Angelo nodded and took the knife. Marco smiled. "Now, when you speak to him, you speak very quie... ..." Instantly, Angelo lunged forward, grabbing him by the shirt and shoving the knife to his throat. "Bother me again and I'll kill you," Angelo said ... ...he steps, and started to laugh. Angelo walked over to him, and handed him the knife. "Keep it," Marco said. "You're a natural." "A natural what?" ...

... that he may have dealt Shaun a worse injury than first thought, in which case, the man was vulnerable to another attack. Killing Shaun was not an i... ...e mark to prove it aye." Brendan lifted his shirt to reveal the scar of a knife wound to his abdomen. "They dragged you away." Almost convinced, the... ...ealed weapons, the hefty Rider roused to consciousness. Shoved aside, the knife produced saw Shaun cop a near fatal wound to the gut and A.J became ... ...uation. Something had triggered a complete system shut down. The titanium case in Alex’s lower spine was what Atlas sought. Within, tiny components ... ...k the Techtronic, as it now forced him to reveal a solution. "Give me the knife," David demanded. Atlas glared, before looking to another. Shaun was... ..., David produced his mother’s watch. Atlas gladly handed over the pocket knife. Suddenly David was the hero, tensions towards him 83 disbursed int... ...he Medtech section should have been exciting for her, but this wasn't the case. Her stomach churned with nerves on edge, the patient just happened t... ...as I do Alex doesn't lie, well, she just can't." Atlas suspected it was a case of mistaken identity. "I know what I saw and I'm not just saying this... ...ty of Alex running an independent program. Concerned this was more so the case, Atlas proposed they put the problem before Stephen and Library. "No ...

...“So drink up or you’ll have both our wives swooping down on you.” “In that case, I capitulate. I’ve no energy to battle those odds.” Daniel put th... ...Oh? And did you find any?” “No. But then, I suspected that would be the case when I discovered what other falsehoods I’d been told about this ho... ...rder in the room. “This. This isn’t ordinary.” “I assumed that to be the case, but one can’t always be sure. Have you noticed anything of value ... ...loodied lip through Hannah, and saw to it that York spare them some time in case he was needed to supply information about the townhouse burglary. ... ...onnolly either, as far as I can see — and I think ye got a right to know in case anythin’ ever comes of it. Before we left the city, Mr. Connolly an... ...n’ about weeks ago.” “And we’ll do it.” Plunkett drew his cherished Bowie knife out of its sheath. “Me and the Messenger, we’ll do it, sooner or ... ...er let her on the island in the first place.” Plunket held the flat of his knife up to the light and rolled his tobacco-stained tongue out for inspe... ... Daniel slowly descended the mossy steps. Impatiently, Plunkett jabbed his knife through his coat, connecting with skin. “Move along, or the party’... ...iel butted against his chest with his shoulder, sending him sprawling. The knife flew out of Plunkett’s hand and skittered across the slippery ston...

...ed distant movement. A male Yata engaged in his own hunt. His polished bone knife glinted at her from within the foliage and disappeared. He was sma... ...issa Malcohn Deviations: Covenant Without averting his gaze he sheathed his knife in one of the pouches at his waist. He walked toward TripStone, ha... ...stone's throw apart, the Yata squatted and removed his belt of pouches. His knife was sheathed against the ground. His genitals mounded slightly und... ...and lit a small oil lamp from a larger sentinel light at the door. Cold dew knifed the soles of her feet. She almost dropped the lamp as she stumble... ...turned his head toward the lab and called, "That's because you're a special case, Thread." "I'm not so special." He smiled at the pout in her voice... ... you to a wagon. I will have to bind your hands as well—as a precaution, in case your curiosity gets the better of you. You are not to know where we... ...leasurable for her. He whispered, "I asked Watu to tell the congregants, in case any had seen her. He assured me he would." He forced himself to his... ...n only for formalized ritual. But Ila had to be told about Destiny Farm, in case they had taken Zai.  TripStone awakened with a terrified shout as... ...mpacted the brown leaves at his feet? He was afraid to look up the slope in case anyone was hidden in the woods, watching him. Ghost's cabin lay jus...

... I bared my neck to his Vampire kiss. “I just hope your fangs get a rotting case of gingivitis for damning me to become a blood-sucking fiend.” “So... ...k and rolled over on my side — the one farthest away from his bite radius in case you’re wondering. “Because you’re gonna kill me and then my future... ...ot about being a detective. Once the trail grew cold, you had to go all cold case to find anything out. “There isn’t going to be a we. Savannah, y... ...out a laugh, pulling a clean shirt from his bag. I averted my eyes, just in case he was still gross and bloody. The urge to peek overcame me but he... ...e first time I’d heard about a pattern or whatever. I knew he’d been on the case longer than I had, so decided to give him the benefit of the doubt... ... sure I didn’t see myself get mercilessly slaughter by a Kah- fee bean if the knife didn’t work. Not to be an absolute coward about it, I peeked and ... ...usting things to my leg. Hold it a minute! Vampire blood. Boogily eyes. A knife shoved all the way to the hilt in all likelihood puncturing his h... ...first Vampire! First Time Slayer Award here I come. “Do you really think a knife can kill me?” Coffee gurgled. “So that would be a no?” Knew it ...

...story. I can shoot a bow fairly accurately but I have never touched a sword, knife, or dagger.” This didn’t seem to please him. Harold turned to A... ...she had never had a chance. Aislinn resolved that this wasn’t going to be the case now. She warily observed her opponent, looking for anything to h... ...nce at the other girl but she immediately realized this wasn’t going to be the case. The rat still held herself up high as if she owned the place, b... ...ht reflected and glinted from his hand. Her eyes widen in shock. Was that a knife? God’s Teeth! I knew he wouldn’t fight fair! Aislinn backed a... ...She grew desperately afraid as he swung his arms wildly. He tried to hide the knife from the other pages’ sight so his movements and swings were ill... ...n Warin. She slapped his face and bit his hand. He screamed and dropped the knife. She kicked it away and someone in the crowd picked it up. God’... ...dies with the utmost respect.” “Aye, but everyone knows that isn’t always the case.” “We Arnhemians strive to be better than that.” Caelan shook hi... ... giving of yourself is an act of love.” “But giving wasn’t enough.” “In this case it was. If you had not spent those nights visiting Catherina and ... ... he had kissed her the first time and so many times since. As was always the case, this section of the library was empty and secluded, and Caelan wh...