âLook, Ms. Hamilton. If youâre not willing to talk to me here, youâll have to come to the station.â
His body blocked most of the light emanating from the porch behind him, so she stood in shadows. Nevertheless, he noticed the auburn shade of her hair, its soft red hue natural and sexy.
Heâd note this characteristic in her profile as a witness. That was his only reason for noticing.
âOkay, Iâll come to the station so you can question me there.â
The lady was full of surprises. âFine. Make it nine oâclock this morning.â
âFine.â
âMeantime, Iâll send a tech out here to take your fingerprints for comparison with the crime scene, and then you can leave.â
She stared but said nothing, and he watched as she walked away. She turned once and glanced back at him, and then she was gone.
Mitch realized with surprise that the challenge of Cara Hamilton had whetted his appetite for more.
Right now, nine oâclock seemed very far away.
Dear Harlequin Intrigue Reader,
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Linda O. Johnstonâs first published fiction appeared in Ellery Queenâs Mystery Magazine and won the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award for Best First Mystery Short Story of the Year. Now, several published short stories and novels later, Linda is recognized for her outstanding work in the romance genre.
A practicing attorney, Linda juggles her busy schedule between mornings of writing briefs, contracts and other legalese, and afternoons of creating memorable tales of the paranormal, time travel, mystery, contemporary and romantic suspense. Armed with an undergraduate degree in journalism with an advertising emphasis from Pennsylvania State University, Linda began her versatile writing career running a small newspaper, then working in advertising and public relations, later obtaining her JD degree from Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh.
Linda belongs to Sisters in Crime and is actively involved with Romance Writers of America, participating in the Los Angeles, Orange County and Western Pennsylvania chapters. She lives near Universal Studios, Hollywood, with her husband, two sons and two Cavalier King Charles spaniels.
Cara HamiltonâCertain that Mustang Valleyâs recent rash of crimes are all related, the crusading reporter is just the writer to expose the connection.
Deputy Mitchell SteeleâHeâs determined to solve Mustang Valleyâs latest murderâand to prove his fatherâs death two years earlier was not a suicide.
Nancy WilksâCaraâs friend, the office administrator at Lambert & Church, was killed because of something she intended to show to the reporter. What was itâ¦and where is it now?
Donald ChurchâDoes this attorney know something he hasnât disclosed?
Sheriff Ben WilsonâHe became sheriff when Mitchâs father allegedly committed suicide. Is there a reason why he hates Mitch so much?
Deputy Hurley ZellerâA nasty man in uniform who wants to be sheriff.
Roger RosalesâAs the local representative for Ranger Corporation, can he explain why the companyâs name keeps popping up each time âmurderâ is mentioned in Mustang Valley?
Beauford JenningsâCaraâs boss, and owner of the Mustang Gazette.
Della SantoroâThe community college professor is Caraâs friend and an expert on Shotgun Sally legends.