Private Cities

Herb Bean watches a lot of television, mostly cop shows and Forensic Files. Now his wife has disappeared without a trace. Herb knows the husband is always the prime suspect. Where do you turn when you are afraid to turn to the police?

The Austin music scene is just the ticket, and throwing in a little recreation seems like a good idea. But a local musician has been killed, and a new friend of Nick's wants his help. However, the police have warned him off the case, and he really doesn't want to be involved.

Luke Mbeki thought he had everything in life. A successful business. A dependable business partner. A loyal team who were committed to his business goals. Yes, his business was the main priority in his life, and everything else had to play second fiddle. When his business partner is found dead and his business is closed while the police investigate, it seems his ideal life as he knew it is over. Matters take a turn for the worse when the police identify him as a prime suspect. He's confused, afraid, and angry that they would imagine he would ever commit such a heinous crime.

Nick O’Flannigan and Sandra Watson, freelance photographers on assignment for Travel USA magazine, stumble upon a mystery when they visit a local brewery. A bartender reveals that her ex-girlfriend, a journalist, was recently murdered and that she is the prime suspect.

Nick arrives in Bismarck, determined to focus on his photography assignment this time. But there’s been a death in Bismarck. At first glance, it seems like an accident. But Nick spots something odd. The young man who passed away appeared to be healthy. What could have gone wrong? Nick is torn between his desire to help and his obligation to the magazine and the reason for his trip. Will he be able to do both and still stick with his deadline? Only time will tell.