When an arsonist strikes Charlestown, in the fifth book in the Partners Series, Private Investigators Frankie Barker and Johanna Obrien discover some uncanny similarities to a case they've just begun investigating. As the fire investigation team unravels their own clues, everyone is suspect…including Frankie and Johanna.
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"You've gone quiet." Frankie took her elbow as they made their way to the car. "What's going on in that beautiful head of yours?"
"Something's not right, Frankie."
Frankie's eyes slanted. "You think?"
"I want to contact past and present friends of Kendall's."
Frankie turned her head and looked at her. "From what Alec said, she never confided in anyone. Now that would be a waste of time and effort."
"I suppose you're right. It was just a thought. I'll put it on the back burner for now." Johanna pursed her lips. "You know we won't be happy until Thatcher gets nailed for more than screwing around on his wife. And we want to be a part of his take down."
"I know, hon, but we keep rehashing the same thing over and over. Let's take it one step at a time. Alec knows we'll uncover more. He expects nothing less from us." She grinned wryly.
