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We ordered breakfast after Saul poured us another cup of coffee.  Watching him return to his stool at the counter Lonnie looked back to me. “He seems to be doing better.” “Tough old bastard.” “Think he enjoys us being around again.” “You and the Coney Connection you mean.” “The conversation.” “He seriously thought you were going to order your favorite this morning.” “The thought entered my mind but it was warded off by potential insurrection from my digestive system.” “Thank god for small favors.” “You still won’t eat one will you?” “Nope.” “Still need to learn to live a little.” “That what you call living? Russian Roulette with your arteries, no thanks.” “I’m sure you’re still full of good habits.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” “Your drinking.” “Beer now and again, nothing like before if that’s what you’re getting at.” “I remember when they paired us up for the first time.  You did a terrible job of trying...

11:00 PM   Marlene Scott had returned to an empty home once more after another fourteen -hour day in the ER of Kirkwood Memorial Hospital.   Having set her purse down on the counter she went off to the bedroom changing from her smocks into an oversized sweatshirt and leggings.   A half empty bottle of Zinfandel stared back at her when she opened the door to her refrigerator.   The pale cork still protruding halfway out of the top as a previous effort to push it back in fell short from the previous indulgence.   Pouring a glass, she curled up on the sofa in her living room turning on the television.   She surfed through the channels stopping on the local news where the cast was still continuing with the story of a mysterious death inside the water treatment plant earlier in the day.   Details were still scarce as no one would offer a statement including the City Manager or Law Enforcement Officials. Almost ready to resign for the evening Marl...

                                                          My Interview and a few questions about "The Roman Lee Series" can be found on YouTube The Interview "One on One with Jane Dab" As I reflect on my appearance I am entirely grateful for the invitation extended to me by Jane Dab and her crew at "One on One with Jane".  I think some of the outtakes would have been equally as entertaining.  Again, as always,  I wanted to thank my readers of the Series!  Some have asked about my penname " Cole Steele ".  It took quite a while and much debate as to either write and publish under my own name or a penname.  As you can see by the Interview the penname is much easi...

“Are you feeling ok Mr. Bentley?   Did anything else happen prior to the incident outside your office building?   Dizziness or a headache perhaps?” His eyelids fluttered then closed.   “Why do you ask?” “Your pupils.” “I think you might be referring to my Anisocoric condition.   Must have been a little more prominent this time because of the change in lighting.” Another lie smoothly delivered.   It felt more natural this time.   He had researched it one night as Trina slept next to him accessing the Wi Fi signal in the bedroom with the computer turned on down the hallway.   If he was ever questioned about the unevenness any further his answer was waiting. She wasn’t used to such an easy explanation coming from someone without a medical background.   There was no mention of it in his chart.   Something didn’t seem right about it, piquing her curiosity further.   Marlene dismissed it for the time being. “Must have delivered ...

"LINE BREAK"   (THE ROMAN LEE SERIES)     Detective Roman Lee with his partner Lonnie Temple uncover a conspiracy at Memorial Hospital with the help of Dr. Marlene Scott.  The world's first neurological procedure physically linking the human brain with an AI implant is a success and all eyes are on multi-millionaire Sebastian Conroy's company and its newly enhanced employee John Bentley.  But just a few weeks after being discharged something has been happening incrementally to his personality and his memory.   John Bentley is losing time.  Minutes have turned to hours.  Waking up in the alleyway next to his office building was just the beginning.  He may have lost much more.......     

LINE BREAK John Bentley watched as Trey flipped on the faucet next to him only choosing to make eye contact in the mirror rather looking directly at him. "Just received my email from HR.  Didn't have the balls to tell me yourself did you.  Probably much too busy." The water was running while neither spoke still holding their position in the mirror.  Trey Walker continued berating him. "So what's the view like these days?" "View?" "Sebastian Conroy's colon because you have moved far passed his asshole.  A group of us are considering a suit against the company including you." "For?" "You're an arrogant prick.  I could at least tolerate you before the procedure, not now.  This practice of hiring employees with enhanced capabilities puts the rest of us at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to promotional opportunity and advancement.  It's probably going to be a landmark case setting a preced...

An explosion shatters office windows of the Robert F. Corrigan building in downtown Kirkwood during lunch hour. Minutes later a static filled radio call goes out beckoning any available units. As Roman Lee speeds towards the billowing smoke along with Lonnie Temple a second blast renders them unconscious.   The Brethren of Liberty have been plotting in the shadows for years.   A successful assassination of a Supreme Court Justice on the streets of Georgetown have parlayed into this recent demonstration of power and reach for the growing faithful bent on a Revolution.   Twelve- year old Simon Baxter is the only one who can identify the lone triggerman responsible for detonating the hellish devices.   Roman Lee must now protect his witness at all costs as he attempts to take down the largest domestic terror threat in United States history.