The Desk Job: A Monty Perez Mystery

By Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Monty Perez is called in to investigate the murder of a company CEO. Used to the standard routine, she figures the case will be cut and dry. However, when the body of the murdered man disappears, things start to get interesting, and it is up to Monty to figure out what is really going on before it is too late. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue
• Release date: Aug 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223865483

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Growing up in a small town, Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue spent a majority of her time reading and writing, so when she was granted the opportunity to write full-time, she didn't have to think twice.  Since beginning her writing career, she has managed to pen several lesbian romances, while adding a little action and adventure to spice things up. As a newly graduated MBA student, she plans to use her recently discovered free time to craft the art that she loves. For more information on Nicole's new releases or to find out what she has been working on, sign-up for her newsletter at higginbothampublications.com.

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The Desk Job: A Monty Perez Mystery

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Published by Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue, 2023.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

THE DESK JOB: A MONTY PEREZ MYSTERY

First edition. August 24, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue.

ISBN: 979-8223865483

Written by Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

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Chapter One

Monty scratched her chin and looked across the office. Another day, another dollar. She could see the circles around the employee's eyes and hear the excitement in their voices deteriorate as the day dragged on.

So, this is the crime scene? Monty asked the dark-haired detective on her right.

This is it, Yates replied, chewing a piece of gum like he hadn't eaten in days.

And may I ask why these employees are still in the building after a murder occurred? She questioned with a raised eyebrow. Aren't we concerned for their safety and security as well?

You know the routine, Yates replied. They are all suspects. We have to keep them here until the questioning is finished.

And they are supposed to be working while they wait? Monty asked. Isn't there a concern that some vital piece of information might slip through the receiving end of one of those headsets?

It's a corporate job, Yates said with a shrug. The big man still wants his piece of the pie too, and if they are here, the company figures they might as well be working.

The big man is the reason we are here in the first place, Monty replied, looking down the hall at the manager's office. And after seeing the circumstances in which these people are working, I'm thinking that finding the killer might be harder than we think.

Maybe, it was all just a fluke, Yates said.

A fluke? Monty cried. How can a dead man in an office be a fluke?

No, I mean the intent, Yates said, offering another shrug. The medical examiner thinks this looks like murder. Maybe, the man just died on his own. It seems like he had a stressful job.

There was bruising on his neck, Monty stated. And he died right after giving a long list of write-ups. This looks intentional.

Yeah, but you never know, Yates replied.

Cortez is the best medical examiner in the area, Monty argued. She hasn't been wrong yet, so what makes you think she is now?

Everyone is wrong at some point, Yates said. Hold on, he stated, holding up a finger and reaching into his pocket. Someone's calling.

Monty watched as the man took a small phone out of his pocket and talked into the receiver.

Any new information? Yates