Tombyards & Butterflies: A Montague and Strong Detective Novel (Montague & Strong Case Files Book 1)
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“I had to shoot him,” I said. “He didn’t look like he was getting closer to chatting.”
The claw marks on my chest and arm burned and itched as they started to heal. My immunity to magic extended to vampires trying to drain me and werewolves intent on removing parts of my body. Still hurt like hell, though. I looked down at my ruined shirt and cursed.
“This was a Balmain, Monty,” I said, pointing at my shirt. “I’m out a shirt thanks to a psycho werewolf.”
“He was unwell,” Monty answered, pensive.
“Is that what you’re calling unwell?” I said. “He was infected. Like the other Were we chased down in the Village.”
“I’m more concerned about the messages. That pattern of speech sounded familiar.”
“If the restraint had worked, we could ask him,” I said, looking at Douglas’s lifeless body. “I’d better call Allen. A dead Were is bad news.”
“You had no choice, but you will have to explain this to the Dark Council, and your vampire.”
“I know. I don’t think she’ll be pleased. The last part, that quote—the one he recited, I’ve heard it before,” I said. “Sounded biblical.”
“Revelation 22:12, 13,” Monty said rubbing his chin. “Speaks of the second coming of Christ according to the Bible.”
“Douglas was being controlled by the Christian messiah?” I said, shaking my head. “Somehow I doubt that.”
“I don’t recall ever reading where he is a werewolf,” Monty replied. “At least not in my studies.”
“Then that means someone who can turn a werewolf without a full moon is coming to pay us a visit.”
“Sounds like an impending catastrophe,” Monty answered and made his way to the kitchen.
“Is there another kind?” I asked, holstering Grim Whisper and pulling out my phone.
“No,” he said. “I’d better make some tea.”
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I’m finally beginning to understand that each book, each creative expression usually has a large group of people behind it. This book is no different. So let me take a moment to acknowledge my (very large) group:
To Dolly: my wife and biggest fan. You make all of this possible and keep me grounded, especially when I get into my writing to the exclusion of everything else. Thank you, I love you.
To my Tribe: You are the reason I have stories to tell. You cannot possibly fathom how much and how deep I love you all.
To Lee: Because you were the first audience I ever had. I love you sis.
To the Logsdon family: JL you saw the script and pushed me to bring my A-game and flesh it out into a story. LL your notes and comments turned this story from good to great.
Your patience knows no bounds. Thank you both.
Arigatogozaimasu
To my Launch Team: Dolly S. Steve L. Bill T. Mark R. Leslie P. Tracy B.
MaryAnn S. Chris S. Jonathan G. Penny C-M. Derek C. Tammy B. Angie H. Kate. John P L.(Author Guru Extraordinaire) Rachel S. Darren. David S.
Bryan G. Michelle S. Kerry. Brian R. Melissa K. Katy L. Jim Z. Marie McC. Jeff B. Carrie O’L. Bill H. Carmen E. Leigh Ann M. Channah H.(Blurb Jedi). Chris P. Cheryl. Cassandra H. Myles C. Terry B. Lorella. Lawrence G. Wayne G. P Sophie.
ART-Advance Reader Team
(In no particular order)
EricCandace, Carrie, Thomas, Brenda,
Timothy,Frederick,Cassandra,Penny,Tracy,Maryann,Bill,Isabel,Elena,Mae,
Christopher,Stephanie,Joscelyn,Marie,Darren.
You took on reading my (very) rough draft and helped me polish it into something resembling a legible book. YOU GUYS ROCK!
The Montague & Strong Case Files Group-(We need a shorter name.)
Dolly,Danetta,Darren,Thomas,Joscelyn,Isabel,Stephanie,Marie,Maryann,
Orlando(the younger),Mark,Myles Mary,Bill T,EricCandace,Timothy,Michelle,Steve, Jim,David,Tami,Kevin,Rita,Amy,
Sherrie,Daniel,Melissa,Mel,Chris,Brian,Derek,Elena,Aaron,Jeff, Bill H.,Carrie Angela,Christopher,Channah,Larry,Brenda,Cassandra,Laird Bruce,Tracy, Jonathan,Penny,Mae,Charles,John,Fleur,Dan,Paul,JC,Tom,
Melissa, Annie.
You all withstood the torture of snippets(lol) and shared your insights into the characters, the story and other ideas(looking at you, Jim) that sometimes my brain was not caffeinated enough for. Thank you for being part of this group and M&S. You each made it possible. Also one of you needs to come up with a shorter name for our mob.
TEA-The English Advisory
(they needed a posh name, being English and all)
Aaron, Penny, Carrie
This small but select group advised me on all things English. Since I wasn’t born in the UK they helped with ideas regarding Monty’s speech and behavior. If Monty seems to be authentically English it’s due to this group…Cheers!
WTA-The Incorrigibles
JL,BenZ, EricQK,and S.S.
They sound like a bunch of badass misfits because they are. Thank you for helping(corrupting) me into getting this book done. My exposure to the slightly deranged and extremely deviant brain trust that you are made this book possible. I humbly thank you.
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To you the reader:
Thank you for getting on this ride with me. I truly hope you enjoy this story. You are the reason I wrote it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Orlando Sanchez has been writing ever since his teens when he was immersed in creating scenarios for playing Dungeon and Dragons with his friends every weekend. An avid reader, his influences are too numerous to list here. Some of the most prominent are: J.R.R. Tolkien, Jim Butcher, Kat Richardson, Terry Pratchett, Terry Brooks, Christopher Moore, Piers Anthony, Lee Child, George Lucas, Andrew Vachss, and Barry Eisler to name a few in no particular order.
The worlds of his books are urban settings with a twist of the paranormal lurking just behind the scenes and generous doses of magic, martial arts, mayhem, and mischief.
Aside from writing, he holds a 2nd and 3rd Dan in two distinct styles of Karate. If not training, he is studying some aspect of the martial arts or martial arts philosophy.
He currently resides in Queens, NY with his wife and children and can often be found in the local Starbucks where most of his writing is done.
Please visit his site at OrlandoASanchez.com for more information about his books and upcoming releases.
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
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