Hidden Talent

A Forest Glen Suspense, Book 3

After an injury, Carlton Marsh leaves his federal position to work security. His first assignment is protecting paranoid author Mara Shore, pen-name for Leah Beach. When the threat becomes real, he will do his best to keep her safe. The cane he walks with becomes an asset for her protection.

At a Comic-Con the criminals threaten Leah for information about a mule that Leah's rescue ranch acquired. Sylvester the mule was malnourished and in poor health when he came to her. She recently added his picture to the comic strip she creates for each weekday.

He is an Appaloosa mule with recognizable spots. During the last federal case Carlton worked, a mule ran him over, reinjuring an old wound and ending his hopes of ever walking without a cane. Carlton recognizes the mule from her drawing. He is angry his boss assigned him to the case involving the same animal.

©2025 Mt Zion Ridge Press LLC (P)2025 Mt Zion Ridge Press LLC