Scars (Nevada James #2) (Nevada James Mysteries) - Plot & Excerpts
His phone rang four times before a woman answered. “Lanford residence.” “My name is Nevada James,” I said. “I used to be with the San Diego Police Department. I was hoping to speak with Mr. Lanford about an old case of his.” “I’m sorry, Detective, but Mr. Lanford is resting at the moment. You’ll have to call back…” I’d been about to interrupt and tell her I wasn’t a detective anymore, but an old man’s raspy voice barked, “Who is that?” before I had the chance. There was a noise on the phone as if the woman was putting her palm over the phone’s handset, not that that kept her voice from coming through. “It’s not important, Mr. Lanford. You’re supposed to be resting now.” “I won’t be told who I can talk to in my own damn house,” Lanford said. “Give me the damn phone.” A moment later I heard his voice clearly. “Who is this?” “Is that how you talk to your wife?” I asked him. “You’re lucky she doesn’t cut your throat.” “She’s not my wife,”
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