Cruising with Cthulhu
Dallas felt pity watching the cabby lift the last suitcase, “Honey, really? A separate suitcase for all your shoes? What? Did you pack steel-toe-boots?! It’s only a 14 day cruise with ten days at sea. Where/when do you plan to wear each pair?” Reed lifted her makeup bag over her shoulder, “You’re the mystery writer. It’s another case for you to solve. I’m the true-crime writer, and it would be a crime if I didn’t have matching shoes for each of my outfits.” Dallas tipped the cabby extra as he dropped them at the pier in front of the ‘ Cobalt Sky ’. There waiting to greet them was Val (his secretary/editor) and her husband Alex. Alex approached to shake hands, “Thanks again for this ‘business’ trip. Val says you have a 2-week deadline for your next book. I've always wanted to visit Hawaii. Hopefully this cruise will give you inspiration to complete your story.”