...s reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or a portion thereof, in any form. This book may not be resold or uploaded for distribution ... ...mud, blasted on his bugle, and the post parade began. Most fans sought refuge in the clubhouse, yet ten feet away two women in stylish raincoats als... ...rcise rider,” he said. “This Julie you recommend, is she dependable?” “Sure. Shows up early every morning, ready to ride.” Sandra slapped her stirru... ...ned to letting him choose the tone of their next encounter. And his tone was set. She was to be his new best friend, unpleasant though her company ... ...ed.” His eyes narrowed as he studied Kurt's arms, still tanned from racing in Florida. “You don’t live around here?” “Not yet, but I plan to buy a p... ...him. I was surprised to see him so early. Usually I ride for him in the last set, nine-thirty, when more people are around.” “You don’t like him, ... ...is reaction intensified by his rushing adrenaline. From the adjoining room, a television droned. Its whitish light cast surreal shadows. He flexed h... ...! The room was a shambles of clothing, plastic and glass. He stepped over the television cord, covered with shiny shards of glass, and checked the ro... ...ossession, we'll be okay. Maybe we’ll find the murder weapon or something that shows how they smuggled the rocks.” “They had to come up in the shoe...

...ater track where his partner was last seen alive. Julie West, a dedicated but struggling jockey, pins her dreams of an elusive win on the new trainer in town, never suspecting she’s a person of interest—and not because of her riding skills.Kurt didn’t expect his contrary colt to flourish under Julie’s feminine touch nor for his own rusty heart to soften. However, his decei...

...e gently entwined the ebony rosary beads between his fingers, crossed himself in the supplicant tradition, and kissed the crucifix as he closed his ... ...e Vatican, the spiritual responsibility of guiding over one-billion Catholics in the area of faith and morals. This was his time to commune with his... ... hate and guilt. He had become morose and irritable, the least little thing set him off. His colleagues tiptoed around him. He had never been late... ...e?" he spit out the words. "Senator, there's an old saying, ‘The truth will set you free’." "You give me religious clichés!" the Senator's eyes s... ...x waved off the rest of the reporters clamoring to get their face on national television. "You'll have many more opportunities for your questions i... ...gan. Walter was not ready yet. "Alex is booked on all the Sunday morning news shows. We're trying to get a feeling for the type of questions he'll be... ...atment. This is a national emergency. Drugs are being portrayed in movies and television as recreational, a way to have a good time and forget their... ... guess would be the Puerto Ricans on the Eastern seaboard -- from New York to Florida. The Russians want control of the territory. Up until now, the ... ... "The message, 'I'll meet with you, A.A.' is so stupid, I'll be amazed if he shows...I'm sure he'll be expecting Artemis." Brand nodded. "Good." ...

...y before it; his white cassock cascaded across the red, soft cushion. He gently entwined the ebony rosary beads between his fingers, crossed himself in the supplicant tradition, and kissed the crucifix as he closed his eyes and began to recite out-loud the Five Holy Mysteries of the Rosary. His nightly reverie, before bed, calmed him and connected his soul to the subl...