Synopsis:
It’s been a long shift for Detective Vincent Pasquale. Back at
his desk at the station he finds a phone message from his vampire spouse, Mark,
waiting for him.
“Hi. I figured calling your station phone number was more
secure than using a cell. Listen our friend Dexter found something about who
may have tried to frame Jean-Claude. Turns out that there is a lot more to this
thing! It’s big. Jean-Claude and Jaime are meeting me here before we all head
over to see Tortego at his offices. We should be there in a half hour and we
figure this meeting will run most of the day. If you can join us fine but if
not I’ll tell you about it later after your shift is over. Call me.”
A few moments later a report comes into the station about a
possible terrorist bomb explosion at a Midtown office building. No survivors
are reported. To his horror Vinnie realizes the bombsite’s address is the exact
location of Tortego’s offices. In a panic Vinnie rushes to the scene where, out
of nowhere, he is shot from behind by an unknown assailant. Its’ four funerals
and a wedding, as the newest Julian book unfolds.
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Excerpt:
Vinnie was still trying to make sense of what he had just
heard when suddenly a loud commotion erupted in the outer room of the police
station. Everyone in the squad turned their heads to see a young police rookie
burst into the room. “A bomb just went off by Saint Pat’s,” the shaken young
Latino officer hurriedly blurted out. “The blast took out at least one
building! There are injuries and maybe worse.”
There was silent for a few seconds before a multitude of
voices broke out asking questions of the rookie. Some of the older detectives
grabbed their jackets just as their Captain quickly strode into the room to
speak to everyone in the squad room. All talking ceased as the men and women in
the room paused to stare at their boss. “We don’t know if it’s terrorists but
everyone should understand that right now we are in code red,” he calmly said.
“We’ve drilled for this since 9/11. You all know what to do and what our city
and I both expect from every person here. Get to your assigned posts now!” Within
seconds, people were quickly scrambling to obey.
As the news of where the explosion fully sunk into his mind a
terrifying thought took hold of Vinnie. “Captain, what buildings!” he yelled
out amid the squad room’s commotion. “What building went up?”
The Captain looked at a paper and gave out the address. When
Vinnie heard it he sat down in his chair. That’s where Tortego’s office is
located, his mind screamed as he ran his hand through his dark curls in horror.
Sweet Christ in heaven, Mark, Jaime, and Jean-Claude are there with him! The
frantic detective quickly got up and ran to his Captain. “I need to go to that
explosion site, sir,” he said while trying to stay calm.
More in the Mark Julian,
Vampire P.I. Series
While each individual mystery can be read as a stand along,
there are storylines that continue from one book to another, so we recommend
you use the series in order:
Book One – The Case of the Choirboy Killer
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Book Two – The Case of the Strega’s Touch
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Book Three – The Case of the Heavenly Host
Book Four – The Case of the Vampire Hunter
Book Five – The Case No One Foretold
About the Author:
When not seeking out interesting new locales for his books he
can be found dinning with friends and enjoying all the city he adores has to
offer.
Though he has not yet met the supernatural denizens of NYC, he
does hope to one day. And yes, there is a "letter Lounge" albeit
under a different name.
He can be reached at L.G.Fabbo.Gonnella@gmail.co
He can be reached at L.G.Fabbo.Gonnella@gmail.co
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