Law has done all he could think of to find Doc. He even went to the VA. Maybe Mister Ingalls will help. Maybe something else will come out of his visit. In the meantime, Law could use a distraction. You know who's good at distractions? Larry & Stephan. ENJOY!
Harrison Stiles was an alcoholic investigator who worked for Alex Scofield the lawyer. In 'The Sin of the Fathers' he helped Law in the final showdown at Hank Kellerman's garage. Law got him to quit drinking by the end of the story. Why does that matter? You'll see.
Malcom is back, but this time without his brick. I wonder what he wants. I wonder how Law will react to his presence. I wonder what Walt will say. Let's visit with them and see. ENJOY!
Larry & Stephan are coming for dinner. They want to talk to Walt and Law about 'being like them.' I wonder what that means. Let's have dinner with them and see.
Law and Walt are headed for the police station. They'll have to give statements and decide whether or not to press charges. Should they? I wonder why Malcom threw his brick in the first place. Maybe we'll find out.
Law and Walt are finishing an excellent meal at the restaurant. They've had a nice chat and a trip down memory lane. I wonder if something will happen to disturb their peace? Probably; they're about due.
John Wannemaker was a chain of department stores. Their flagship was in Center City Philadelphia. Eight big stories of retail shopping, a huge atrium with marble columns, a pipe organ (the largest in North America) that gave concerts every day, escalators with wooden treads, and a bronze eagle in the lobby. Why does that matter? You'll see.
Law and Walt have reconciled. I'm sure they're both relieved. Law is headed to get cleaned up. What will he think about while he showers away the grime of the previous day? Let's shove aside the shower curtain and see.
No matter how far one runs, the always wind up back at home. That's where Law is headed. I wonder what Walt will say when he climbs the stairs. I wonder of Owen was able to make him see reason. I wonder if they'll fight some more or if the time has come to make up. Let's check in on Law and see.
Law left the apartment looking for sympathy and understanding. What he got was somewhat different. How will he handle the inevitable morning? The sun is rising. Let's peak in the curtains and see.
Where does Law go to nurse his broken heart? Will he go to a bar? Will he go to see friends? Who does he know who would hear the confession of his grief? Who would understand his plight? Let's tag along with him and see.
A voice on the telephone says there's trouble in the kitchen. Law goes to investigate and finds a U-Drive rental sedan in the alley. Who could have arrived? What kind of trouble could they be causing? Let's go with Law to find out.
Dreams of the past and nightmares of the present. A news bulletin and a memory. Aspirin and panic. Adoption papers. Deep loathing of a man who's dead, but who may still live. What do all these things have in common? They're in this chapter.
Cars always break down at the worst possible time, don't they? Is there ever a good time for your car to break down? Maybe there is. Maybe a breakdown could save a life. Let's see if that's possible. Enjoy!
PS: short chapter today, but we'll get to see some old friends tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Of course Tiny is a tall fat guy. Aren't they always? We've also met a man named Lion. I wonder what they'll have to tell Law. Tiny said he's seen Doc. That sounds promising. Are we at a turning point in the mystery, or headed up a blind alley. Let's join Law and see. ENJOY!
In this chapter, Law meets an angry young man. Law was once one of them, and his capacity for anger likely remains. Will the two be able to reach an understanding, or will they lock horns like two stags over a doe? I hope that's a correct simile. I don't know a thing about deers.
Law is setting out to find Doc. First we need to know a little more about the man. Who is he? Why is a physician working in the kitchen at Walt's Special and living on Law's couch? Let's join Law's memory and find out. Enjoy!
Bea Arlott is back. Do you remember her? Apparently she's learning to ride a horse in the dining room of Walt's Special. That's probably not true. Let's join Law to find out what she is up to. ENJOY!
In this chapter Law heads down to the restaurant to get some work done. He's planning to count the inventory and do the books. How far do you think he'll get? You'll have to read to see. ENJOY!
How does one describe a war to another who has never been in one? Is it possible to make them understand? Law is going to try his best. He's also going to meet someone who will make a big difference in his life. Let's see how he makes out.
Looks like a lot of time has passed since the last story, fifteen years to be precise. It's December, 1968. Walt's had a heart attack and Law has taken his worry out on their houseguest. I wonder what's going on. There will be some answers in this chapter. ENJOY!
Welcome to the third installment of the Law Edwards mystery series. If you haven't read the first two novels, I suggest starting with Wasted Life and moving to The Sin of the Fathers before you read this one. ENJOY!
Lawrence has an interesting meeting with Bastien while contemplating the beautiful poisonous plants growing around the academy, and realizes that danger can be alluring, too.
Jack, describes a morning inspection in a brutal institution. The inmates stand in silent dread. Three men—Cole, Mika, and Seth—are punished with ten lashes each for minor "hygiene failures." Jack observes the violence, knowing the physical punishment is merely a prelude to a deeper, more philosophical lesson from their overseer, Matthew.
In the pre-dawn, Kael wakes Jack. Their secret pact brings new purpose to their harsh morning routine. By 6:00, the workers stand ready, bearing old and new injuries. Matthew and Reev enter. Instead of inspection, Matthew orders a ritual of submission: each man must crawl to him and kiss his shoe, beginning with Leo.
Ch. 5: Firelight // Matt Harding investigates the mysterious voyeur and decides to go all the way, planning one last surprise for his DILF father Richard.
A forbidden, electric connection sparks between Jack and Kael. Their secret becomes a dangerous fuel—forging a hyper-focused diligence to survive the daily punishments. To protect their fragile spark, they must be perfect, flawless, and invisible. But this bond is both their armor and their greatest vulnerability.
Jack, is pushed to the edge. Guided by Kael, he must learn a punishing routine of perfect obedience. When he sees the violent marks of punishment on his fellow inmates, the true cost of failure becomes horrifyingly clear. Every second counts. Survival depends on being flawless before the door opens at 6:00.