Hard Lesson

An arson on the campus of Riverside Christian College goes horribly wrong, resulting in the death of popular faculty member. The investigation focuses on the college's unscrupulous leadership and uncovers a connection to the murder of a federal witness in Florida. When suspects begin to die in bizarre attacks, Detective Kyle Decker finds himself in jeopardy. The FBI's involvement gets very personal. Decker is faced with a tough decision when his gay partner, Chris Jensson, forces Decker to examine his career and their relationship. HARD LESSON is the second mystery novel set in Asher, a fictional town in central Texas. The story involves some favorite characters from the first Asher Mystery, BAD PLANNING.