The following morning turned out to be another hot and humid day, causing the AC to kick on sooner than usual. Shorts and pulling my hair back into a ponytail were a must. I dragged myself out of bed after eight-thirty, Megan had already gone to work. She left a note by the coffee pot, reminding me about her date with Austin, and to keep sleuthing. After I took a shower and ate breakfast, I left the house. The inside of my car already felt like an oven. I rolled down the windows until the vents blew out cold air. I glanced at the sky as I drove toward the bookstore. Not a cloud in sight, making the view stunning. I loved it when the blue sky touched the green hills. Some people admired the leaves changing, or snow falling, but for me, I loved the bright colors of blue and green that could

