He turned his coat collar up against the chill in the night air as he walked out the bar door. In a few short hours, he’ll be breaking in a new guy. Just what he needed. He was so close to finding the S.O.B. who… .The first shot hit him in the shoulder throwing him a little off balance. He took a step or two backwards. The next shot hit him in the right rib cage. His hand flew to cover the wound. He pulled his hand away, this can’t be his blood. The final shot rang out. Det. Alex Bell sunk to his knees and fell face- first into the street.
snippet from 1. Dead By Friday
1. Dead By Friday