Murder In The Paperback Parlor (2015) - Plot & Excerpts
“Mom, I made you something!” Fitz unzipped his backpack and dug around inside. He pulled out a pink construction paper heart with a white doily fringe. “I wrote a poem for you. Its says, ‘Roses are red, cold lips are blue, and there’s no cooler mom than you.’” Jane examined the wobbly handwriting and felt her eyes grow moist with tears. “Oh, honey. I love it.” “I made one too,” Hem said, stepping in front of his brother. His heart was purple and white. “It says, ‘Roses are red, the summer sky is blue, and I will always love you.’” Jane enfolded her sons in her arms. She inhaled their boyish scent of soap, rubber cement, and Rice Krispie Treats. “Did you celebrate a birthday at school?” she asked. “I smell marshmallows. In someone’s hair. Again.” Fitz and Hem pulled back and exchanged astonished glances. “Good nose, Mom,”
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