Crime Books 2020 Novels & Stories

Jan 2012, Siegel Gambino vs Victoria Larei Fraser. "In this criminal case, Ms. Fraser is accused of murdering Mr. Ryan Fraser and kidnapping of Mr. Gambino in late November 2011" I squeeze my eyes close and took a deep breath upon hearing the judge's words. At the same time, I rub my sweaty palms together as I anxiously listen to her. She is about to announce the outcome of the trial. This trial has been going on for so long and today concluded it and I hate to admit that I am the villain of this story.

The TV in the corner was flashing headlines that made him turn more serious with each word. “BREAKING NEWS: Nicholas Amaro arrested in connection with arson, fraud, and organized crime.” The news anchor’s voice rang out like a siren in the room. Photos of Nicholas being led into a police car with his hands cuffed behind him filled the screen as cameras flashed and reporters shouted. Victor didn’t blink. He just leaned back slowly, taking a deep breath. He knew this day would come. But now that it had, he wasn’t shocked, but just calculating.