CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE Kameke Brown came into my office wearing a light gray tailored jacket over a plum-colored shirt with matching light gray slacks. I thought the suit complimented her curvy figure. She looked like a million bucks. Kameke closed the door behind her and turned and gave me the hard eye. “Malone,” she said. “Detective Brown,” I said. “What brings you to my humble office?” She looked at me aggressively and said nothing. I smiled pleasantly. “Always the wise guy,” she said. “But unpretentious,” I said. “What can I do for you?” “I have a few questions for you,” Brown said. “Well,” I said. “It’s a start.” “I also don’t think you’re funny,” she said. “It’s alarming how many people tell me that,” I said. “Tell me you don’t own a thirty-caliber handgun,” Brown said. “I d

