Murder Al Fresco (29 page)

Beware of coming events that cast their shadows beforehand.

"Wow, these messages just get weirder and weirder."

"What'd you say?" Josie called out.

"Nothing," I yelled back and reached down to straighten the contents of the case. Although Josie made the cookies from scratch, we bought the fortunes by the bagful from a novelty shop.

 The bells over the door announced that we had another customer. The storm was getting worse, and I was surprised people were still coming out in it.

"Be with you in a sec," I said without looking up.

"That's okay, Sal. I've got all day."

I froze at the sound of the familiar, deep voice.
No. It can't be.
The hairs rose on the back of my neck, and my stomach muscles contracted into a giant knot. Slowly I raised my head and found myself staring into dark, brooding eyes. Eyes that were cold and angry as they met mine.

Colin.

BAKED TO DEATH

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