Laura Scott - The Only Witness

SILENT LITTLE WITNESS

Determined to question the ex-wife of a murder suspect, homicide detective Miles Callahan arrives just in time to save her and her daughter from a shooter. Leaving the scene of a crime goes against his training, but protecting Paige Olson and the little girl is more important than following the rules. But now, on the run with mother and child, Miles must figure out what happened to Paige’s ex-husband...and why young Abby won’t say a word. Her usually talkative child’s silence has Paige worried. Is it possible she witnessed something while video chatting with her dad? If only they can convince the little girl to talk, then they might just break the case wide-open...and stop the killer who’s stalking them at every turn.

“We can’t keep running forever, Paige. At some point, we’ll need to trust the authorities.”

“I think it’s best if we hold off calling your boss until we have a solid lead to act upon.”

“You may be right, although it could be that the information on this SIM card is enough to blow the case wide-open.”

“Please, not yet,” she begged. “Let’s make sure that we don’t tip anyone off as to where we are.”

Miles didn’t say anything for a long moment, but then he nodded. “All right, we’ll hold off. For now.”

Miles came up to stand beside her as she watched her daughter, and her heart betrayed her by skipping a beat. She didn’t want to respond to him, not when she was beyond annoyed with him.

“I’ll keep you safe,” he murmured softly.

“I know.”

He slid his arm around her waist and she leaned against him for a moment, drawing strength from his nearness.

Maybe he was right about calling the authorities. They couldn’t stay here indefinitely. Obviously the information on the SIM card was important.

Important enough to kill for.

Dear Reader Dear Reader About the Author Title Page Bible Verse Dedication ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE TEN ELEVEN TWELVE THIRTEEN FOURTEEN FIFTEEN SIXTEEN SEVENTEEN EPILOGUE Extract Copyright ,

The Only Witness is the second book in my Callahan Confidential series. I love writing series, and this particular one involving a large family has been especially fun. The Callahan family has a legacy of choosing careers that support and protect their community, but these jobs also put them in constant danger. This story revolves around homicide detective Miles Callahan, known as the fun-loving Callahan sibling. But deep down, Miles is suffering from the loss of his college sweetheart who died of cancer shortly after their graduation.

When Miles meets single mother Paige Olson and her adorable five-year-old daughter, Abby, he is determined to protect them. And it’s not long before Miles realizes young Abby may be the only witness to a horrible murder.

I hope you enjoy Miles and Paige’s story. I’m also hard at work on the next book in the Callahan Confidential series. I love hearing from my readers. If you’re interested in contacting me or signing up for my newsletter, please visit my website at www.laurascottbooks.com. I’m also on Facebook at Laura Scott Books, Author, and on Twitter @Laurascottbooks.

Yours in faith,

Laura Scott

LAURA SCOTT is a nurse by day and an author by night. She has always loved romance, reading faith-based books by Grace Livingston Hill in her teenage years. She’s thrilled to have published sixteen books for Love Inspired Suspense. She has two adult children and lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her husband of thirty years. Please visit Laura at laurascottbooks.com, as she loves to hear from her readers.

The Only Witness

Laura Scott

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—Psalms 91:1

This book is dedicated to my cousin Carie Binger.

Thanks for all the great childhood memories, skiing and boating on the Wisconsin River. Love you!

Contents

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Back Cover Text SILENT LITTLE WITNESS Determined to question the ex-wife of a murder suspect, homicide detective Miles Callahan arrives just in time to save her and her daughter from a shooter. Leaving the scene of a crime goes against his training, but protecting Paige Olson and the little girl is more important than following the rules. But now, on the run with mother and child, Miles must figure out what happened to Paige’s ex-husband...and why young Abby won’t say a word. Her usually talkative child’s silence has Paige worried. Is it possible she witnessed something while video chatting with her dad? If only they can convince the little girl to talk, then they might just break the case wide-open...and stop the killer who’s stalking them at every turn.

Introduction “We can’t keep running forever, Paige. At some point, we’ll need to trust the authorities.” “I think it’s best if we hold off calling your boss until we have a solid lead to act upon.” “You may be right, although it could be that the information on this SIM card is enough to blow the case wide-open.” “Please, not yet,” she begged. “Let’s make sure that we don’t tip anyone off as to where we are.” Miles didn’t say anything for a long moment, but then he nodded. “All right, we’ll hold off. For now.” Miles came up to stand beside her as she watched her daughter, and her heart betrayed her by skipping a beat. She didn’t want to respond to him, not when she was beyond annoyed with him. “I’ll keep you safe,” he murmured softly. “I know.” He slid his arm around her waist and she leaned against him for a moment, drawing strength from his nearness. Maybe he was right about calling the authorities. They couldn’t stay here indefinitely. Obviously the information on the SIM card was important. Important enough to kill for.

Dear Reader Dear Reader Dear Reader About the Author Title Page Bible Verse Dedication ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE TEN ELEVEN TWELVE THIRTEEN FOURTEEN FIFTEEN SIXTEEN SEVENTEEN EPILOGUE Extract Copyright , The Only Witness is the second book in my Callahan Confidential series. I love writing series, and this particular one involving a large family has been especially fun. The Callahan family has a legacy of choosing careers that support and protect their community, but these jobs also put them in constant danger. This story revolves around homicide detective Miles Callahan, known as the fun-loving Callahan sibling. But deep down, Miles is suffering from the loss of his college sweetheart who died of cancer shortly after their graduation. When Miles meets single mother Paige Olson and her adorable five-year-old daughter, Abby, he is determined to protect them. And it’s not long before Miles realizes young Abby may be the only witness to a horrible murder. I hope you enjoy Miles and Paige’s story. I’m also hard at work on the next book in the Callahan Confidential series. I love hearing from my readers. If you’re interested in contacting me or signing up for my newsletter, please visit my website at www.laurascottbooks.com . I’m also on Facebook at Laura Scott Books, Author , and on Twitter @Laurascottbooks . Yours in faith, Laura Scott