Chapter 29 – Case Closed (Part I)

Today the dean looked less like an old British man in a trimmed suit and more like an administrator flush with presence and purpose. To Frog and Elaine, his attitude made him almost-gentlemanly—friendly but not too friendly and filled with a profound joy restrained by reserved social grace. Elaine stood in front of his desk … Read more

Chapter 24 – Roger That (Part II)

Roger Powers walked like a cat stalking prey. Adam had retreated from the front of the hall, two cell phones in hand, and headed for the elevators—or perhaps the restrooms, Roger hoped he wouldn’t have to double back and lose him if that were the case. The fact that he’d taken out a second cell … Read more