My Soul to Keep (8 page)

Glick
’s eyebrow went up.

“
I think she got a call from Kent…”

“
Ah,” Glick said. “While we may hate the man, we
must
respect the profiler.”

“
Must we?” Ruben challenged. He resented that fact that even his captain deferred to Kent. “That tactic could have completely backfired.”

“
But it didn’t,” Glick said. “Just like it never does.”

What was worse was that the captain was right. Which only proved to Ruben how disturbed the profiler really was. How could you think that much like a psychopath and not be one yourself?

“And just in case you were worried, the boys are fine.”

“
What do you mean?” Ruben asked.

“
I mean,” Glick said, indicating to his groin, “they’re
fine
. Mom hadn’t gotten around to them yet.”

“
Well, there’s a silver lining, then.” Not much of one, of course. The boys were going to have to live with the fact that their father was a sex offender and their mother was a murderer. Having their testes was probably going to be only a small comfort.

“
When is Harbinger due back?” Glick asked.

“
Only God knows,” Ruben answered, hoping the date was far, far off.

* * *

Nicole got into her Mustang and put the key in the ignition but stopped, leaning back into the leather seat. It had been a long day, but a good one. They’d gotten a molester and a killer off the streets. That had to go down as a win in anyone’s book.

But damn
, the case had wiped her out. It was hard to know that people like that not only existed, but couldn’t be picked out of a lineup of normal people. How long had both Mr. and Mrs. Ash kept their secrets? Decades? They had gone to PTA meetings and bake sales, no one knowing the horror going on under their roof.

“
Need a shower to wash it all off?” a voice from the backseat asked.

Nicole twisted around.
“Kent!”

Instead of her eyes going to his chiseled features, she was drawn to a long and ragged cut that went all the way across his neck. The wound was stitched together, however
its edges were still swollen, and the wound oozed. The injury had happened less than twelve hours ago.

“
What happened?”

Kent shrugged.
“A little disagreement with some locals. You know how it goes.”

No, no, Nicole didn
’t. It looked like the wound was meant to take his head off.

“
What’s a little decapitation between friends?” Kent said, confirming her fear.

“
You should be in the hospital,” Nicole said.

“
Naw. I missed my girl,” he said.

If anyone else in the world had called her
‘girl’,
Nicole would have punched them. However, the profiler with the ragged wound could get away with it.

“
I missed you, too.”

“
Yes,” Kent said, slipping back into his arrogant demeanor. “I could tell from all the texts. I certainly hope that you have an unlimited plan.”

So that was it. Their reunion after months apart.

Nicole turned the key in the ignition and enjoyed the roar of the engine.

Time to get them both home and into the shower.

Thank you so much for going on this journey with Nicole. I had so much reader feedback wanting to see Nicole on her own, that I knew that I had to write
My Soul to Keep
.

Be looking for
Wallflower
, the full length sequel to
Plain Jane
in the summer of 2013. If you haven
’t already you should read
Plain Jane
,
Anatomy
, and
Dark Lullaby
before then.

Need to track more serial killers? Check out the next section.

If you enjoyed the twists and turns of
Dark Lullaby
, you might want to try Harbinger
’s first novel the #1 Bestselling (Police Procedurals and Hard-Boiled Mysteries).

In the words of
New York Times
best-selling author,
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(
Altar of Eden
and
Bloodline
)…

“The suspense is drawn out to the last drop, right up until you discover the shocking truth! To catch a killer, just how far would you go? Read Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware and you will discover that there’s a fine line between madness and genius!”

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If you are in the mood for some more great serial killer catching I also have,
All Hallow’s Eve
: The One Night it
’s BAD to be Good
.

People are being martyred but not for their faith. Instead the deaths are part of a serial killer
’s sick game as he chooses his victim by their name… then kills them in that Saint’s grisly manner.

What people are saying about
All Hallow’s Eve
…

“Scary and smart,
All Hallow’s Eve
is perfect for anyone who wants to read a horror story that makes them think. From the intricate psychopathology of the serial killer, to the hair-raising tension, to the skewering of pop culture,
All Hallow’s Eve
is simply a great read.
”

Your Need To Read

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From the wicked mind of Carolyn McCray comes another taut, fast paced hunt for a serial killer.

Praise for
9
th
Circle
…

“The first episode of this serial grabbed my attention immediately, and I couldn’t turn my Kindle pages fast enough! The sharp sensory detail drops you into every scene, and the superb characterization adds unexpected layers to the storyline. Detective Robi Darcmel is simply fascinating, and the characters around him are the perfect foil for his brilliant peculiarities.
9th CIRCLE
is vividly cinematic. I can
’t wait for the next episode to be delivered to my Kindle!”

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Author-
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Overview:

A madman terrorizes Seattle, attempting to recreate the nine circles of hell using the blood and bodies of the innocent… and not-so-innocent. Detective Darcmel, a gifted savant with Asperger’s Syndrome, is the only one standing in the path of this pathological killer. As the timer runs down on the fate of the entire city, it is the love of a little girl that can lead to either his salvation or utter destruction.

To sample or purchase
9
th
Circle
click
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.

* * *

Gauntlet
, the action packed 8,500+ word prequel short story to the bestselling Mystery/Horror novel
All Hallow’s Eve
…

Praise for
Gauntlet
…

“
This short started out fast and only got faster. Weird and imaginative, a mix of mickey spilane and SAW. I’m off to read
ALL HALLOWS EVE
! Great read!
Also check out
30 PIECES OF SILVER
.
”

Issac
Leeper

Amazon Reviewer

Overview:

Detectives Paxton
Prover and Ruth Matte have one hell of a first day as partners. They’ve entered a gauntlet of horror they may never escape.

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Gauntlet
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.

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