Free Chapter of Exit Velocity

Years ago I used to give away a free chapter from one of my books every January 1, offering it on my blog. I think I did this for three years with Guide to Writing the Mystery Novel: Lots of Examples, Plus Dead Bodies. And at least one year  with Charlie Chan’s Poppa: Earl Derr Biggers.

And then, for some reason I don’t remember, I stopped doing this. But now, I think, is the time to start again. So here’s the first chapter of  Exit Velocity. The story is told from three points of  view: Row...