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    Second Story Men
    Second Story Men
    Second Story Men
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    Second Story Men

    By Edward Kendrick

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    What do you get when you put together a security guard and an electronics salesman? You get a married couple who are professional second-story men on the side.

    When Amery and Myles decide to break into the home of a wealthy Denver couple, they find more than they were bargaining for -- the couple's dead bodies. Now all Amery and Myles want to do is avoid being arrested for the murders. That becomes more difficult when Fetch, a police detective and Amery's ex, shows up with questions they'd rather not answer.

    Will they be able to help solve the murders without Fetch discovering that they had been at the scene of the crime -- and why?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJMS Books LLC
    Release dateMar 3, 2018
    ISBN9781634865760
    Second Story Men
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    Edward Kendrick

    Born and bred Cleveland, I earned a degree in technical theater, later switched to costuming, and headed to NYC. Finally seeing the futility of trying to become rich and famous in the Big Apple, I joined VISTA—Volunteers in Service to America—ending up in Chicago for three years. Then it was on to Denver where I put down roots and worked as a costume designer until I retired in 2007.I began writing a few years ago after joining an on-line fanfic group. Two friends and I then started a group for writers, where they could post any story they wished no matter the genre or content. Since then, for the last six years, I've been writing for publication—my first book came out in February of 2011. Most, but not all, of my work is M/M, either mildly erotic or purely 'romantic'. More often than not it involves a mystery or action/adventure, and is sometimes paranormal to boot.

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      Second Story Men - Edward Kendrick

      Second Story Men

      By Edward Kendrick

      Published by JMS Books LLC at Smashwords

      Visit jms-books.com for more information.

      Copyright 2018 Edward Kendrick

      ISBN 9781634865760

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      Cover Design: Written Ink Designs | written-ink.com

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      All rights reserved.

      WARNING: This book is not transferable. It is for your own personal use. If it is sold, shared, or given away, it is an infringement of the copyright of this work and violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

      No portion of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher, with the exception of brief excerpts used for the purposes of review.

      This book is for ADULT AUDIENCES ONLY. It may contain sexually explicit scenes and graphic language which might be considered offensive by some readers. Please store your files where they cannot be accessed by minors.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are solely the product of the author’s imagination and/or are used fictitiously, though reference may be made to actual historical events or existing locations. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      Published in the United States of America.

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      For the thief in all of us.

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      Second Story Men

      By Edward Kendrick

      Chapter 1

      Myles looked at his husband over the top of the newspaper. When Amery caught his glance and cocked his head in question, Myles handed him the paper, tapping the item he’d been reading in the Sunday society column.

      Amery’s expression brightened with anticipation as he scanned it. Very nice. The question is, will they keep it at their house, or stick it in a safety deposit box except when she’s going to show it off at some social event?

      Oh, probably at their bank, unfortunately. So we’d better watch the society pages to find out which gala they’ll be attending next.

      "And check out their home in the meantime. For sure, after the gala they won’t be able to get it back to the bank until the following Monday, if that is what they do with it."

      Myles nodded in agreement. Tonight?

      As far as casing the place? You bet. We won’t go in until we know both of them are gone.

      Duh. Myles rolled his eyes.

      Amery laughed. Yeah, obvious statement. Let’s take a look at a map site, to see what we’ll be dealing with initially.

      Myles booted up the computer when they got to their office, went online, and input the address they needed into the map site. Bringing up the world view, in 3D, he zoomed in on the house.

      Aren’t we the lucky ones, Amery said, tapping the screen. The Newells’ house has a fully roofed patio across the back. That’ll make for easier access when the time comes.

      And the yard is fairly well concealed from nosey neighbors by all the trees. When will people learn that’s not their smartest move?

      Hopefully never, Amery replied with a wink. There’s nice high wall around the back yard, although getting over it might be a problem, unless… He pointed to several tall pines at each end of the wall. They’re asking to be burglarized. Of course they undoubtedly have security up the wazoo.

      "I’m sure. There’s stupid, and stupid. We can watch the front of the house from the parkway down the center of the avenue."

      Yep. Amery checked the time. You’d better get ready for work.

      Slave driver, Myles grumbled. He ceded his seat to Amery and headed upstairs to their bedroom. It was at the rear of the second floor, right off the landing—which had a railing opposite the stairs giving a view of the dining room below. Windows in the ceiling, and the exterior-facing one at the end of the bedroom, gave it and the en suite bathroom a light airy feel.

      Myles changed from his sweats into slacks and a light blue shirt, checked his hair, and then got his wallet and keys from the dresser, putting them into his pockets. When he got downstairs, Amery was shutting down the computer.

      I’ll see you when I get back, Myles said, giving his husband a hug.

      Amery grinned. I might even have dinner ready.

      Myles harrumphed. You’d better. You know how I get after putting in eight hours selling electronics to the uninformed on Sundays. A day when I’d much rather be home with you.

      Grumpy and starving. Duly noted. Amery swatted his ass and kissed him seconds later, getting one in return. Love you.

      Love you more, Myles replied with a wink before heading out through the living room door, crossing the back yard to the garage to get his car.

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      Something smells delicious, Myles said almost nine hours later as he came into the kitchen.

      Chicken and dumplings, and steamed cauliflower au gratin.

      Great. Let me get changed then I’ll set the table. Or not, Myles added when he saw Amery had already done so. He went upstairs, traded his slacks and work shirt for black sweatpants and a dark blue T-shirt, and returned to the dining room. Amery had dinner on the table by the time he got there, so they sat down to eat.

      How was your day? Amery asked.

      Not bad. For a change, most of the people I dealt with knew what they wanted. Those that didn’t were willing to take my suggestions. Myles chuckled. "Probably, because

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