Download or read book Holiday Away: Two Adam Dutton & Beverly Laborde Mystery Short Stories written by BV Lawson and published by BV Lawson. This book was released on 2024-12-13 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Con artist Beverly Laborde and police detective Adam Dutton form an unlikely partnership forged out of a shared sense of justice. Using her wiles and tricks of deception and his expertise and diligence, they reluctantly combine their individual strengths in pursuit of the truth. But first, they have to overcome their distrust of each other while fighting their growing—and inconvenient—mutual attraction. Includes: MURDER IN THREE ACTS: At a costumed Halloween charity event, con woman Beverly Laborde blends into the crowd, her past hidden behind charm and deception. But when a murder occurs during a theatrical performance, the night takes a deadly turn. Detective Adam Dutton locks down the venue, but Beverly can’t resist investigating on her own. As her sleuthing puts her in the killer’s sights, she must outwit a murderer lurking among the guests before she becomes the next victim. THE VASE CHASE: At a lively Christmas festival, con artist Beverly Laborde and detective Adam Dutton are on a mission to recover stolen antique plates from their friend’s shop. But when their search reveals an elderly woman desperate to sell a rare vase for her medical bills, a much darker crime surfaces. Using Beverly's wiles and Adam’s expertise, they navigate deception in the midst of holiday cheer, racing against time to restore what’s been taken—before Christmas is stolen, too.