“This Henry Malone?” It was a man’s voice.
“It is. Who’s this?”
“Goddamn, Henry, but you are a hard man to chase down. I was starting to think we’d never get to talk.” I didn’t recognize the voice, but his tone was casual and laid back, as if we had been friends our entire lives.
“Uh-huh. Do you want to know if I’m satisfied with my insurance or with my cable service?”
He laughed. “Neither, Henry. No, what I’m calling about is your future.”
“You asking me out to dinner?”
He laughed again. “Henry, how would you like to be the sheriff of Parker County?”
A Note from the Author
I sincerely hope you enjoyed reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you did, I would greatly appreciate a short review on Amazon or your favorite book website. Reviews are crucial for any author, and even just a line or two can make a huge difference.
Also by James D.F. Hannah
THE HENRY MALONE NOVELS
MIDNIGHT LULLABY (Book 1)
COMPLICATED SHADOWS (Book 2)
SHE TALKS TO ANGELS (Book 3)
FRIEND OF THE DEVIL (Book 4)
THE PARKER COUNTY NOVELS
THE RIGHTEOUS PATH
Acknowledgments
Yeah, it happened again. Thanks abound to:
Early reads by Krista and the Emilies (not so early this time around; it’ll be better on the next one).
Who’s the best editor in the world? Cayce Berryman, that’s who.
The usual suspects.You know who you are.
This time the biggest thanks goes to the real James and Hannah, who are the best progeny in the world and staring at the beginning of brand new worlds. The paterfamilias is proud AF of you both.
About the Author
James D.F. Hannah is an award-winning former journalist and public relations professional who turned to writing after he discovered bleach doesn't work on exploding dye packs. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
This is his fifth novel.
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