James Cowie and the Case of the Midnight Job (short story and opportunity)

Another victim signed up late last Saturday for the I Will Kill you for $5 project. So, of course, I had to oblige. First things first, here is the link to download the files for the story (they're available in epub, mobi, and PDF) . Take your pick and take it with you. Or take them all, I'm not watching. The real James Cowie. I don't know the gentleman, James Cowie. Not sure how he heard about or stumbled on the project, but what could I do? Kill 'em. That's what. James requested a crime tale, and to be the protagonist. And as I looked at the above selfie he sent me, I knew I had something to work with. I looked around and zoomed in on the photo. The docks. Boats. An older gent with a white beard, classy. I really had something to work with, I felt. And so my creative juices went to work. But enough introductory stuff, let's get to the story! I hope you enjoy, James, and everyone else too. James Cowie and the Case of the Midnight Job Former homicide detect