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“The trouble with solving a crime was there was never just one puzzle; not even in the most straightforward of cases. Just as different witnesses gave differing testimony of the same events, different players on her side had their own takes on how the puzzles should best be solved.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“Take Smits with you.”
“Who?” Chapman had come to a full stop and was again staring at her. She could never predict what would catch his attention.
“Officer Smits. He was at the manor this morning. I believe he got back just before you.”
“Ah! Smits. Not Shits.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“If they were a woman’s footprints, you’d have a different theory?” Khlid took another unconscious drag from a cigarette.
“I didn't say that. But—have you met many Imperial ladies, ma’am?”
“I have not had the pleasure.”
“They aren’t the type to run for a weapon. With the looks of this place, someone would’ve only come to this shed last night looking for two things: a weapon or a place to avoid death. Only one set of prints, so no chase. The royal men like to think they’re heroic. I could see one coming here with a last stand in mind.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“Sam broke it with, “Are you sure you’re up to this? You’ve been through it today.”
“I am barely standing.” Khlid laced her fingers through her husband’s. “But if you try and get me taken off of this, I’ll kill you.”
“Ha!” Sam pulled her a little closer. “I will just be sure to watch your back extra close.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“This time she broke it, saying, “I love you.”
Sam squeezed her hand in response. “We really need to get better at staying mad at each other.”
“I am still mad.” She met his eyes. “But we could be about to die, so, priorities.”
He smiled down at her. “Priorities.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“Instead, the land itself seemed to hold its breath, as if haunted by the events from the night before.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“Good people who were never allowed to escape the shadow of abandoned hope.”
― Daniel B. Greene, A Witch's Sin

“the land itself seemed to hold its breath, as if haunted by the events from the night before.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“Because you don’t leave a display like that for people who are dead.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace

“A grin pulled at his cheeks. It was something Khlid loved dearly about him. He would do whatever it took to be around her more throughout the day, even visit a murder scene, and would do so with a smile on his face.”
― Daniel B. Greene, Breach of Peace