Page 55 of The Turning of the Tables

I went from excited to worried in about half a second flat.

“Good afternoon, Detective,” I answered, trying to force some pleasantness into my voice through the disappointment and adrenaline.

“Not anymore,” came her grim reply. “Texting you the address.”

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SETH MAYS

Hi hi hi hi.

Whatre you doing?

ELLIOT CRANE

Are you drunk?

Defubutekt,

Definitely.

Good drunk, or bad drunk?

Yes

What happened?

Dont wanna talk abotu it

What do you want to talk about?

What youre doing.

I wasreading.

I suppose I am still reading, but not my book anymore.

What book

Hidden in Snow.

Whats it about

It’s a murder mystery set in Iceland.

Is there sex in it

No…

Too bad

Whatre you wearing?

Are you trying to sext me?

Will it work?

You’re really drunk, aren’t you?