The Aspen Grove Murders
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Comment from WalkerMan
In this chapter, Detective Jackson Law pilots a two-engine Cessna with Candace, Simon, and Daniel aboard to Stark's Airfield near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they will have a more secure haven. Jackson's friend, Governor Preston Jones meets them at the hangar with two of his guards. Among the papers the governor brings to Simon is his requested form for changing his family name from Elling to Cole -- a wise move.
In Section Two, just as Betty Jo Jenkins meets her fiance, Captain Hank Riley, on the porch, he is taken down by an unseen sniper's shot.
In Section Three, she sits beside his bed, holding his hand continuously and does not leave after normal visiting hours. The entire crew takes turns relieving Betty Jo briefly when needed. Tommy becomes temporary captain of Aspen Grove P.D. in Hank's place as they prepare for the trial of Fitzgerald Elling besides normal policing of the community. Meanwhile, the Sheriff's office starts investigating Hank's shooting.
Thanksgiving passes, and December snows begin. One day, Tommy is surprised at the hospital elevator by Candace, Simon, and the governor of Louisiana.
You have a way of keeping us wondering what will happen next.
Superb, and aptly illustrated (representing Candace and Daniel).
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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In this chapter, Detective Jackson Law pilots a two-engine Cessna with Candace, Simon, and Daniel aboard to Stark's Airfield near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they will have a more secure haven. Jackson's friend, Governor Preston Jones meets them at the hangar with two of his guards. Among the papers the governor brings to Simon is his requested form for changing his family name from Elling to Cole -- a wise move.
In Section Two, just as Betty Jo Jenkins meets her fiance, Captain Hank Riley, on the porch, he is taken down by an unseen sniper's shot.
In Section Three, she sits beside his bed, holding his hand continuously and does not leave after normal visiting hours. The entire crew takes turns relieving Betty Jo briefly when needed. Tommy becomes temporary captain of Aspen Grove P.D. in Hank's place as they prepare for the trial of Fitzgerald Elling besides normal policing of the community. Meanwhile, the Sheriff's office starts investigating Hank's shooting.
Thanksgiving passes, and December snows begin. One day, Tommy is surprised at the hospital elevator by Candace, Simon, and the governor of Louisiana.
You have a way of keeping us wondering what will happen next.
Superb, and aptly illustrated (representing Candace and Daniel).
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Dear Mike, thank you for your lovely review of my book chapter. The generous stars and kind compliments are pretty pleasing! I?m glad you enjoyed it all. Sending you my very best today as always.
Sal :)))))
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You are most welcome, Sal.
You certainly keep us in suspense. :))))) -- Mike
Comment from patcelaw
This is I can hardly wait to see a low vision specialist who may be able to help restore some of my vision. But another very well written chapter for your book. I do hope that you will have a wonderful week and continue to write your book.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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This is I can hardly wait to see a low vision specialist who may be able to help restore some of my vision. But another very well written chapter for your book. I do hope that you will have a wonderful week and continue to write your book.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Your Patricia, thank you so much for the wonderful review of my book chapter. Glad you?re enjoying it. I hope that you will get helped you with your vision. Sending this back with prayers for that as well.Sending you my very best today as always.
Sal :)) XOs
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Exceptional writing, my Friend! I especially love your dialogues! Your dialogues are realistic and help a reader feel the emotion of characters, throughout your story. Best wishes, Alex :))
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Exceptional writing, my Friend! I especially love your dialogues! Your dialogues are realistic and help a reader feel the emotion of characters, throughout your story. Best wishes, Alex :))
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Dear Alex, Thank you so much for the lovely review of my book chapter. The super stars and kind words mean so much. I?m so glad you enjoyed it all.
Sending you and yours my very best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I like the way you signal that they have changed their looks by saying that Candace is a blonde bombshell now.
"Jackson gave his friend and hug before leaving" - change and to a
Always tragedy when you think everything is going swimmingly . . .
Good attention to detail here, good flow to the story, and good dialogue, which I've come to expect from you.
Can't wait to see how this will all play out.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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I like the way you signal that they have changed their looks by saying that Candace is a blonde bombshell now.
"Jackson gave his friend and hug before leaving" - change and to a
Always tragedy when you think everything is going swimmingly . . .
Good attention to detail here, good flow to the story, and good dialogue, which I've come to expect from you.
Can't wait to see how this will all play out.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Dear Pam, thank you so much for the lovely review of my book chapter. It is so appreciated. Thank you too for the correction as I missed that completely. I?m so glad you?re enjoying the book and staying on.
Sending along my very best to you and yours, as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Jay Squires
You always save the most exciting for the end. Good strategy, that. I could almost picture the Captain in mid-leap onto the porch when the bullet took him down. Very well-described, Sally. Overall, a great chapter.
Jay
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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You always save the most exciting for the end. Good strategy, that. I could almost picture the Captain in mid-leap onto the porch when the bullet took him down. Very well-described, Sally. Overall, a great chapter.
Jay
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Dear Jay, thank you so much for the lovely review and generous stars. I am honored and blessed. The six stars from Jay Squires is coveted on FS! I feel the imaginary hands reaching over trying to rip it from my pages. To won?t allow it though. Thank goodness! I so value your input, my friend.
I your summer is good.
Sending all my very best to you and yours as always,
Sal XOs
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Summer just started today. So far it's lovely, Sally.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
There is no suggestion who shot the Sheriff. That is under investigation, isn't it? You say the Sheriff has a chest swathed in bandages, but his injury sounds like a head wound if he can't wake up. Maybe a little explanation how that can be is called for. Lots of excitement in this chapter.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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There is no suggestion who shot the Sheriff. That is under investigation, isn't it? You say the Sheriff has a chest swathed in bandages, but his injury sounds like a head wound if he can't wake up. Maybe a little explanation how that can be is called for. Lots of excitement in this chapter.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for the lovely review of my book chapter. Yes, I will get into that in the next chapter. Thanks for saying, though. I have done two autopsies in my seven books and sometimes this medical stuff gets to be too much for my FS traders.
No, any loss of blood can result in a coma. The body can compensate for a good deal of blood loss. However, at a certain point, it shuts down unnecessary components in order to protect your heart. This is what is going on with Hank Riley.
Remember Adrianne from Rocky II? She slipped into a coma from blood loss and it wasn?t from a head wound.
Sending along my very best to you and yours as always, Sal XOs
Comment from royowen
It seems there's nothing that isn't affected by Elling's evil influence, an equal helping of love and sadness in this episode, so the case rolls on my friend, this is beautifully written Sally, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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It seems there's nothing that isn't affected by Elling's evil influence, an equal helping of love and sadness in this episode, so the case rolls on my friend, this is beautifully written Sally, blessings Roy
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review of my book chapter, Roy. I?m always blessed to see you. Sending all my very best to you and yours as always, Sally xo
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Most welcome Sally,
Comment from Ulla
Hi Sally, this is a joy to read. There's happiness and sorrow in almost equal measure, but I'm glad to say that joy found its mark.
Just a minor thing at the very beginning:
made it(s) descent
A big hug, Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Hi Sally, this is a joy to read. There's happiness and sorrow in almost equal measure, but I'm glad to say that joy found its mark.
Just a minor thing at the very beginning:
made it(s) descent
A big hug, Ulla xxx
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Ulla dear, thank you so much for the wonderful review of my book chapter and the generous six star rating. I am honored and blessed, my friend. He always bless me. Thank you so much. And for the improvement too. Sending along my very best to you and yours, as always, Sally XOs
Comment from Carol Clark2
Wow, Hank is in ICU for a long time. I guess that happens after a gunshot wound. Sorry your voice transcription went out on you; you did very well and this chapter is so interesting. I'm guessing Candace's and Simon's presence means FEE's trial is set to begin. Looking forward to reading that. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Wow, Hank is in ICU for a long time. I guess that happens after a gunshot wound. Sorry your voice transcription went out on you; you did very well and this chapter is so interesting. I'm guessing Candace's and Simon's presence means FEE's trial is set to begin. Looking forward to reading that. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Carol dear,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for staying on my book. I am honored and blessed to have a near me. Love and blessings always, Sally XOs
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I can't imagine anyone not reading your book to the end. It's so interesting. I look for a chapter every week. Hugs!
Comment from country ranch writer
When things get tough people rally to the call the dept and hospital us no different. Let's hope Riliey get better soon for the holiday. It would be a miracle in itself.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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When things get tough people rally to the call the dept and hospital us no different. Let's hope Riliey get better soon for the holiday. It would be a miracle in itself.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Dear Barbara, thank you for the lovely review and super stars, my friend. I am honored and blessed. My very best back to you and yours as always.
Sal XOs
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