The Perplexed Pumpkin (A Nick Williams Mystery Book 5)
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Ben said, "But why? There's no federal crime here."
I replied, "Right. But I suspect someday we'll find out that there have been rogue agents at the Bureau who've been collecting useful information they can use. If they could find a D.A. in California to prosecute me, it would be great to have on hand. It's just a way of putting pressure on people when it's needed."
Andy huffed. "I think this comes from the top."
"Hoover?" asked Pam.
"You bet," Andy replied. "He's the queerest of 'em all."
We all sat there in silence for a moment.
Carlo asked, "Mike, how did you get the police in here?"
"Simple. After Nick called me, I talked to a buddy of mine at North, and he gathered up a couple of other cops. They weren't here officially. Not everyone in the police department is a fan of the Bureau and their tactics. Sorry, Andy."
Andy raised his hands. "Hey. Don't apologize. I agree."
Carlo asked, "Will they get in trouble?"
Mike shook his head. "No. There will probably be a story about a drug bust in Eureka Valley in tomorrow's Examiner. And that'll be it. "
I said, "And where else? The home of Notorious Nick!"
Everyone laughed.
Author's Note
Thank you for buying and reading this book!
The plot and flow of this story came out of thin air, as with all the Nick & Carter books.
This is a fun little novella that was a real delight to pull together. I hope you enjoyed this brief romp through October of 1953!
Many thanks, as always, to everyone who has read, reviewed, and emailed me about the Nick & Carter books. I didn't realize how amazing and fun that part of being an author would be when I started The Unexpected Heiress. Thanks again!
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Nick Williams Mysteries
The Unexpected Heiress
The Amorous Attorney
The Sartorial Senator
The Laconic Lumberjack
The Perplexed Pumpkin
The Savage Son
The Mangled Mobster
The Iniquitous Investigator
The Voluptuous Vixen
The Timid Traitor
The Sodden Sailor
The Excluded Exile
The Paradoxical Parent
The Pitiful Player
Nick & Carter Stories
An Enchanted Beginning
Golden Gate Love Stories
The One He Waited For
Their Own Hidden Island
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