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Short Story Of Sean O Malley's Murder

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The eight-and-a-half hour drive from New Orleans to Madison seemed longer than the trip going. Probably because it had turned out a complete dead-end. They hadn’t found one clue to help in the investigation into Sean O’Malley’s murder. Or just as likely it was trying to cram every available tour into one day that made the drive seem so exhausting. Staring out the window watching the landscape sliding past in a blur, Casey couldn’t think of where go from here. Maybe it would be a good idea to take a day or two off to recover. Then with a clear head, she might come up with another avenue to pursue. The two nights of lovemaking did help alleviate her disappointment. Then finding the house where Larissa Devereux had grown up was an added bonus. …show more content…

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