The 80s. Pittsburgh, PA. A man’s world.
All Annie McGregor wanted was to nail a cheating husband and prove herself worthy of being more than a glorified bookkeeper.
What she found when she opened the back door of the bar-of-the-night was so much more than she bargained for. A mutilated body that bore an eerie resemblance to her ex, and a stint in handcuffs.
Maybe becoming a private investigator wasn’t in the cards. Even with the guidance of her boss, Mike Edwards, and the other investigators of the Edwards Agency, Annie struggled to close a case. Add in her run-ins with the local cops, and things got messy.
Then bullets started flying. What really had her worried was that the second one wouldn’t miss.
It’s almost here!
If you follow my newsletter, you’ve already seen the cover, another fine creation from my cover artist, K.M. Guth. She had fun with this one, putting in as many clues to the story as she could. But first, q quick excerpt.
Still, Coulson swept the apartment to make sure there were no unexpected visitors before allowing Annie to enter. She waited patiently by the front door while he checked her bedroom and the closets.
“All clear,” he reported when he returned. “You should be safe for the night, unless you invite me to stay.”
He reached out and touched her cheek. “Tell me to go home, Annie.”
She understood the offer and was tempted. It had been a long time since she’d shared her bed. He’d be a fine way to break her celibacy streak. But common sense shot that down.
“I had fun tonight, Coulson, but go home. That doesn’t mean you can’t come back another time.”
“You’re a smart woman, Annie McGregor.” He started to leave but stopped with his hand on the doorknob. “Don’t let Mike give you a hard time. He’s your boss, not your father.”
And now, the cover.
It’s different than anything she’s created for me and I love it. I’m looking forward to having a physical copy in my hands.
Thanks for stopping by! As always, please stay safe until the next time.