The man who’d been the rear guard in the tussle — who also seemed to be in charge — leapt into a boat and fired up the outboard motor. He motioned to the second man and together they tried to shove the inert tall man into the boat. I was close enough to hear the splash just as the boat drifted aw...
I’m embarrassed to say the rest of us were rooted to our spots for a couple nanoseconds while the idea that we were being shot at sank in. The hot water heater in the corner sprouted two neat round leaks. I cringed and ducked — the racket was deafening. From my knees, I spun around and saw Vince ...
Tuppence met me and clambered into the RV as soon as I unlocked the door. She went straight to her huge pillow bed and sank into the middle. At seventy pounds, she’s too big to hide completely, though. “Need more blankets in your kennel? Poor dog.” I bent and scratched her back then felt a paw. H...
Along with Sheriff Marge, Mac knew nearly every person in the county — at least every beer-drinking, football-watching male. I figured the best person to fix my leaky roof would also have those three traits. I stood in the bedroom doorway surveying the damage and explained. “Jim Carter,” Mac said...