![]() It lay in a pool of blood and fluid so thick that the arm appeared to be floating above the linoleum. Her left arm was the first thing they noticed after opening the door. The book had a white cover, which stood out in sharp relief because, in the harsh overhead light that glared off the harvest-gold linoleum, it was one of the few objects in the room not coated in blood. Closer to the center of the room, where the freezer stood against one wall, were two dog-food dishes and a bruised book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. In one corner were a brand-new toy wagon and a child’s training toilet. It was a small room, no more than twelve feet long by six feet wide, made smaller by the presence of a washer, a dryer, a freezer, and a small cabinet where Betty had kept toys and knickknacks. ![]() Few looked at the head at all-the sight was too horrible-so the early reports as to the manner of death were conflicting, and usually wrong. Even those who already knew what lay beyond the utility room door were never bold enough to look more than a moment before closing the door. ![]() ![]() Without exception, each man who saw the lifeless body of Betty Gore the night of June 13, 1980, reflexively averted his eyes. This story from Texas Monthly’s archives is the first of a two-part series that concludes with “ Love and Death in Silicon Prairie, Part II: The Killing of Betty Gore.” We have left it as it was originally published, without updating, to maintain a clear historical record. ![]()
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Fury Kattalakis is a Katagria wolf, a wolf that can take human form and for most of his 400 years he has been alone not letting anyone close. Now, with her patria under fire, she has to protect her people from Fury and his werewolf clan. Dead After Dark: An Anthology Shadow of the Moon by Sherrilyn Kenyon This book is about Fury and Angelia, two friends that were ripped apart by prejudice and hate. Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Susan Squires and Dianna Love at the best. Ward, Susan Squires, and Dianna Love comes Dead After Dark, a paranormal romance collection of four fantastic stories.Īngelia has fought her entire life to make herself strong. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dead after Dark by J. ISBN 9780312947989 Publisher's Description įrom beloved authors Sherrilyn Kenyon, J.R. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, I hadn't read previous books, and you don't need to have read them to enjoy, and appreciate, Clare, Village Blend, and the supporting cast of characters. Holiday Grind is the eighth book in Coyle's Coffeehouse Mystery series. And, Clare has a few other allies in her search for a murderer. Fortunately, her boyfriend, Detective Mike Quinn, understands her need to find the killer of her friend, Alf. She knew there were clues, but the detectives that arrived weren't prepared to take her seriously. It's too bad footprints were erased when police chased another mugger down the alley, running right over Clare. And, it's evident this isn't going to be a cozy when Clare's first thought is, "Someone had mugged and murdered Santa Claus!" ![]() ![]() She's familiar with Alf's route as a Traveling Santa, but she doesn't expect to end up in a deserted alley, finding his body. Alf Glockner, a Traveling Santa, and the inspiration for the Village Blend's "Taste of Christmas," fails to show up for the party, so Clare goes looking for him. 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But exactly one year ago, Jane’s oldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident and Jane has been grief-stricken ever since. ![]() It’s a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in an oceanfront gated community in Orange County. Paris and Shari Lapena will love this gripping novel of psychological suspense set in an upscale Southern California community by USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda. “An exceptional psychological thriller.” - Publishers Weekly, STARRED reviewįans of B.A. ![]() ![]() ![]() A “Science of Man”īecker’s The Birth and Death of Meaning, written in 1962 and revised in 1971, was Becker’s first attempt to explain the human condition. Recognizing such evil within human beings gave Becker concern about the future of human society. 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