Im studying jerkoffs in the wild," Ben answered dryly. "This seemed like a good chance to view one up close.

Edmonton is Canada's answer to Omaha. Solid, unassuming, and surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. It's a place that makes you think of sensible shoes.

She wanted to feel safe. Untouchable in her home. The ultimate female fantasy.

I’m adding ‘canine’ to my searches,” I said. “And ‘instinct.’” “Whatever. I’m adding ‘lunatic.

Who's going to rob us? A crackhead crab? A jellyfish junkie?

Though a good cop, Luc Claudel has the patience of a firecracker, the sensitivity of Vlad the Impaler, and a persistent skepticism as to the value of forensic anthropology. Snappy dresser, though.

I work with the dead, but I am working for the living.