Every Bet’s a Sure Thing Quotes

“We walked down to the corner and crossed the street to the cab. Collins gave the driver some directions and we turned into the Boulevard. We went eight or ten blocks toward Los Angeles, turned and headed uphill. At Sunset Boulevard we turned again and went to a street called Laurel Canyon. It seemed as if we climbed up Laurel Canyon forever. It was dark and the road wound upward toward the dark sky. In two hours it would be time for dawn, but Collins said it was foggy and probably wouldn’t”
― Thomas B. Dewey, Every Bet’s a Sure Thing: Mac Detective Series #2

“I started with nothing,” he said, “less than nothing. A lot less than you have, and not only in money. I was without health. I’m healthy now. I bought health. When you have enough money every bet is a sure thing…except one.”
― Thomas B. Dewey, Every Bet’s a Sure Thing: Mac Detective Series #2

“roar of the Beechcraft engine, a few sputters and backfires”
― Thomas B. Dewey, Every Bet’s a Sure Thing: Mac Detective Series #2