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| A farm field in Wyoming County, NY. |
And now the snippet:
“The guy is a bit peculiar from what I was told, and I’m not talking about a minor foible or two,” said Clayton, “Mostly keeps to himself except the book club and who knows how he gets a hold of the bookies, as you call them.”
“The problem is how much of what you heard is true and how much is small town busybody gossip?” Pepper picked up a book of Hemingway’s poems similar to Margie’s. “Got it at a bookstore a couple counties over—in case you’re wondering,” said Pepper. “It’s not exactly the same, but it’ll work.”
Clayton stood up to walk Pepper out. “Got one of the department’s unmarked vehicles for you to use--still wouldn’t park near the house though, go a ways down the road. Any ideas how you’re going to justify being there seeing as no one knows how to get into the group?”
“Sure,” she said, taking the keys. “I’ll say Margie invited me and told me to meet her there. It’s not like Malcolm can ask her, right?”
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If you've liked my posts of The Milk Carton Murders, you
should like this tale too. It was written to predate MCM and includes
Sheriff Nazzaro and Pepper Black as well as other characters, from MCM.
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Sounds like a plan. Pretty dangerous, though. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteInteresting scenario.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the dialogue, so plain with a country flair. You are a wonder, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Charmaine. I love dialogue.
DeleteFascinating! I love the plan to say the dead woman had invited her - that out to work! Enjoyed the excerpt and want more.
ReplyDeleteGreat plan! Though, I wonder if it will go smoothly when put into action. Great snippet! :)
ReplyDeleteThere always seems to be that wrench, doesn't there?
DeleteOoo, good! I'm intrigued.
ReplyDeleteUnless they decide to be suspicious because she's using a murder victim as her reference, in which case that clever plan won't work. Love the understanding that "peculiar" can mean a lot, depending on how long the gossip mills has had to work!
ReplyDeleteA good observation. Be assured I covered for that in the expanded text.
DeleteVery brave of her. We all know how dangerous book clubs can be, right?
ReplyDeleteSmall town gossip can soon twist the truth. Great snippet
ReplyDeleteTricksy plan! Hope it works, though I suspect things are about to get crazy.
ReplyDeletePepper is such a great character. I generally think she knows what she's doing, but this plan has me worried. :-)
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