I stopped the blade two inches before it touched Andreaโs neck. Because she was my best friend, and sticking knives into your best friendโs windpipe was generally considered to be a social faux pas.
Ilona AndrewsYou know anything about investigative work?" "Sure. Annoy the people involved until the guilt party tries to make you go away.
Ilona AndrewsSince weโre playing that gameโฆ I tilted my face up to his and gave him a lovesick gaze. โDo you have to sneeze?โ he asked. โBe quiet. Iโm pretending to enjoy your company, just as you said.โ โTry not to strain anything.โ โOh, I wonโt. Iโm very good at faking it.โ That shut him up.
Ilona AndrewsWhen a lion stalks a herd, he sneaks in close, lies down, and surveys them to choose his victim. He takes his time. The deer or buffalo have no idea heโs near. He finds his prey and then he explodes from his hiding place and grabs it. Even if another, perfectly serviceable animal ends up within his reach, he isnโt going to alter his course. He has chosen, and he would rather go hungry than change his mind.
Ilona Andrews