Shadows
A Novel
CHAPTER 1
MIAMI -- TODAY
People applauded when Craig Burch walked into the office. His face reddened. He wanted no attention, no fuss. He wanted his first day back to be like any other day on the job. But that didn't happen.
Two of his detectives sprang to their feet. Pete Nazario, usually quiet and introspective, moved in for a bear hug, then hesitated.
"It's okay," Burch said, and hugged back.
He exchanged a high five with Stone, who grinned like he'd won the lottery. Other homicide detectives pumped his hand.
"Looking good!"
"Attaboy!"
A sea of smiles and good humor, except for Emma, Lieutenant K. C. Riley's tiny, middle-aged secretary, who blubbered uncontrollably into a flowered handkerchief. She removed her spectacles, wiped her eyes, and blew her nose loudly. "Thank God you're bac ... read full excerpt from Shadows ebook
