Saturday Snippet: You Personally Know the Judge?

 The following snippet was taken from 

Indianapolis Justice

Gamble on Judgment series, Book 2

by Zina Abbott

 

          “I’m afraid, from what I just overheard, such is not the case.” Stella glanced toward Detective Duggan. “While my brother is here, I still choose to retain Mr. Bradford to assure my brother’s safety and well-being…for as long as there appears to be a need.” 

          “Detective Duggan, here, expressed his eagerness to dispense his own brand of back alley justice.” Harry glanced at Duggan before returning his gaze to Captain Jeffries.

          Jeffries glanced at Detective Duggan and then cleared his throat as he grabbed one hand with the other behind his back and rocked on his heels. “Surely, you are exaggerating, Mr. Bradford. There are no White Hats or other vigilante groups in Indianapolis. Mr. Duggan is one of my best men. He has no need to resort to—”

          “He-he was preparing to punch my brother in the face with his fist, Captain. I-I saw it as I walked in.” Stella turned her gaze to the floor as a brief shudder coursed through her. She raised her gaze to meet that of the police captain. “I do believe it is necessary I retain Mr. Bradford to see to the safety of my brother, sir…at least, for the time being.”

          “I was on my way to the Post Office building to visit the Honorable Emmett Carlton in his upstairs chambers.” Harry cleared his throat. “Also, I will make arrangements to bring in a physician daily to assure there are no bruises, cuts, or indications of injury on any part of Mr. Schoenfeld’s body, including those where a man can be beaten without visible signs.”

          “You personally know Judge Carlton?” the chief asked carefully, his eyes narrowing to slits. He shifted his gaze from one side to the other.

          “Yes, sir. Emmett Carlton and I go way back.”

 

 Book 2 in the Gamble on Judgment series, Indianapolis Justice is now available in ebook. It is also available at no additional cost with your Kindle Unlimited subscription. It will be offered in paperback format soon.

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 Most of my readers so far suggest first reading part one of Harry, Stella, and Nathan's story in the first book, Abilene Gamble. It is now available for sale or at no additional cost with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. It is also available as a paperback.

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