Investigate With Me
Jen Talty
Contents
Untitled
Praise for Jen Talty
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Epilogue
The With Me in Seattle Universe
Afterword
About the Author
Also by Jen Talty
INVESTIGATE WITH ME
A With Me In Seattle Universe Novel
The Bowie Family Series Book One
By JEN TALTY
Investigate With Me
A With Me In Seattle Universe Novel
Copyright © 2020 by Jen Talty
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Cover Design by: Kari March
Published by: Lady Boss Press, Inc.
Praise for Jen Talty
Praise for Jen Talty
"Deadly Secrets is the best of romance and suspense in one hot read!" NYT Bestselling Author Jennifer Probst
"A charming setting and a steamy couple heat up the pages in a suspenseful story I couldn't put down!" NY Times and USA today Bestselling Author Donna Grant
"Jen Talty's books will grab your attention and pull you into a world of relatable characters, strong personalities, humor, and believable storylines. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll rush to get the next book she releases!" Natalie Ann USA Today Bestselling Author
"I positively loved In Two Weeks, and highly recommend it. The writing is wonderful, the story is fantastic, and the characters will keep you coming back for more. I can't wait to get my hands on future installments of the NYS Troopers series." Long and Short Reviews
"In Two Weeks hooks the reader from page one. This is a fast paced story where the development of the romance grabs you emotionally and the suspense keeps you sitting on the edge of your chair. Great characters, great writing, and a believable plot that can be a warning to all of us." Desiree Holt, USA Today Bestseller
"Dark Water delivers an engaging portrait of wounded hearts as the memorable characters take you on a healing journey of love. A mysterious death brings danger and intrigue into the drama, while sultry passions brew into a believable plot that melts the reader's heart. Jen Talty pens an entertaining romance that grips the heart as the colorful and dangerous story unfolds into a chilling ending." Night Owl Reviews
"This is not the typical love story, nor is it the typical mystery. The characters are well rounded and interesting." You Gotta Read Reviews
"Murder in Paradise Bay is a fast-paced romantic thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end. You won't want to miss this one..." USA Today bestselling author Janice Maynard
For Chelle Olson. You always manage to make me smile, laugh, and you always give me strength when I need it most. Your friendship is gold.
Prologue
Callie Dixon took a step back, planted her hands on her hips, and stared at the pictures of eleven different women she’d tacked up on a corkboard in her one-bedroom apartment. All of them were between twenty-five and thirty years of age. All blond. All slender in build and pretty. Two of the women were lawyers. Two worked as top executives for tech companies. One was in medical school. One a forensic lab specialist for the police department. Two more were professors at a local college, and the latest victim owned a series of upscale salons in downtown.
“Babe, I caught the bastard. What the hell are you doing?”
Callie sat on the edge of her bed and glanced over her shoulder. If anyone had told her that she’d end up in bed with Detective Jagar Bowie, she would have laughed in their face. Jag had to be the most arrogant, self-absorbed police officer she’d ever interviewed.
For the few two years during the Trinket Killer investigations, she and Jag had not always played nice in the sandbox. As a matter of fact, they had tossed a few choice words at each other—more than once. He hated the way she’d covered the murders in the media, mostly because he thought it made both him and the police department look bad.
But at the end of the day, he was a damn good detective.
Jag was an incredibly sexy man with his thick dark hair; chocolate, almond-shaped eyes; and a five o’clock shadow that he couldn’t shave away even if he took a razor to his face three times a day.
“It doesn’t feel right. It’s too neat. Don’t you think?”
“Oh, for fuck’s sake. What are you talking about?”
If she told him what she was really thinking, he’d be pissed as hell, and then he’d get dressed and leave, never to return again. But if she said nothing, she felt as if she were doing all of these dead girls a disservice. Her job as an investigative reporter was to not only report the news, but also to help aid in the resolution of crime. “I don’t think you caught the right man. I mean, I’m sure Adam Wanton did something criminal, but I feel like this is all some sort of setup.”
“Are we really going to start this bullshit again? We have so much evidence, both forensic and DNA. I know I can sleep easy tonight.” He punched one of the pillows and moved to a sitting position. “The case is closed. The Trinket Killer is behind bars. I’ve got my man. You broke the story first. Now, will you come back to bed?”
She scooted to the headboard, but she couldn’t let it go. Jag might have arrested someone, and she knew he was good at his job.
But something prickled the back of her mind.
Unfortunately, she’d seen much of the evidence
