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“
HE FELL DOWN HARD—stone-cold dead, next to my feet. It didn’t take much—just a pull of the trigger. The way I figured; a bullet always had its way of settling things. It asked no questions. Just did what it was told. And I hadn’t planned on resolving my disagreement with the Thin Man that way. But he left me no choice. He pulled his Luger, deciding that one of his .28s was the only way to resolve the issue. Trouble was, he missed. But a .22 from my Colt didn’t.
”
― The Case of the Runaway Orangutan
― The Case of the Runaway Orangutan
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Why is everybody against my decision?”
“Because both Melina and I care about you. We’re your best friends. It’s time you got back to the work you love.”
“And you both are sure I should take this case, because your consciences say so?”
“Jack, it’s the right thing to do.”
“I’m with Erik,” Melina affirmed.
“This isn’t fair. The two of you are ganging up on me.”
“It’s the right thing to do,” they said in unison.
”
― Murder at Tutley Brewery: A Jack Ludefance Novel
― Murder at Tutley Brewery: A Jack Ludefance Novel
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