It Takes Two: A Lou Thorne Short Story

By Kory M. Shrum

Evan Davis just wanted to put in a pool, a line of defense against the raging New Orleans heat. But when dead bodies are churned up, Louie Thorne and Robert King step in to solve the case.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kory M. Shrum
• Release date: Mar 23, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463275177

Kory M. Shrum

Kory M. Shrum is author of the bestselling Shadows in the Water and Dying for a Living series, as well as several other novels. She has loved books and words all her life. She reads almost every genre you can think of, but when she writes, she writes science fiction, fantasy, and thrillers, or often something that’s all of the above.In 2020, she launched a true crime podcast “Who Killed My Mother?”, sharing the true story of her mother’s tragic death. You can listen for free on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. She also publishes poetry under the name K.B. Marie.When not writing, eating, reading, or indulging in her true calling as a stay-at-home dog mom, she can usually be found under thick blankets with snacks. The kettle is almost always on.She lives in Michigan with her equally bookish wife, Kim, and their rescue pug, Charley.Learn more at www.korymshrum.com where you can sign up for her newsletter and receive free, exclusive ebooks.

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It Takes Two

A Lou Thorne Story

Kory M. Shrum

This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, or real places have been used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. No part of this book shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the publisher. Although every precaution has been taken in preparation of the book, the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this book or its misuse.

Copyright © 2020 Kory M. Shrum

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Israel James wanted lunch. His stomach rumbled as he sat in the springy seat of the bobcat, wiping the sweat from his brow with the back of his damp hand. He ran through the take-out options close to where he’d left his car parked on Canal Street that morning. Blessedly, a slight breeze entered the vinyl cab and cleared his mind enough to think.

Willie’s, he decided, practically feeling the fried chicken slide off the bone and melt in his mouth. Willie’s is just a block from the Buick, and I got hot sauce in the glove box.

Fifteen more minutes, Donnie called from the other end of the yard. He pulled a blue rag from his back pocket and dabbed at his brow, sighing as if this heat were a weight he couldn’t lift. Then let’s call it a day.

Obediently, Israel turned the bobcat’s engine and swung the door of the cab shut. Pulling the levers jutting from the floor beneath him, the bucket lifted and dipped into the