Chapter 9

Blood & Questions

The envelope with the results that could blow Detective Luther’s case wide open sat on his desk. He’d been staring at it for nearly half an hour.  It should have been in Hollow Cove sooner but the M.E’s office in the next town didn’t understand the significance of the case. 

The case that haunted him. It was like a poker game, he was pondering his next move. He knew the results without a shadow of a doubt,  but what he would do with them he didn’t know.  

The office door opened and slammed shut.  

‘Luther the results are in!’ Detective Harry said. He’d recently been assigned to help Luther. He was a younger detective with truck loads of enthusiasm. 

‘I know.’ He pointed at his desk. 

‘Then why haven’t you opened it yet? What are you waiting for?’ 

Luther straightened himself. ‘Go ahead Harry do the honors.’ 

Harry picked up the envelope and ripped the top off