The Internet Murders 1st pages

“This book is dedicated to Fr. Bill German, S.J. Father Bill died before the book’s publication. I talked to him a few days before his unexpected death. I know he would forgive the swear words thrown here and there – and the murders, of course. I know he had a love for mysteries and I do hope he would have enjoyed mine. I would like to express my thanks for his years of service and for being my friend. I am most fortunate” Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “The Internet Murders.” iBooks. “Chapter 1 Ruby sat quietly, waiting for the computer screen to come alive. She could hear the rain tapping on the window by her desk. Leaning forward and looking out, she saw the dark figure leaning against the coffee shop building across the street. She was being watched again, but she felt secure in her warm apartment, though the soft glow of her desk lamp revealed her features to the outside world and the computer screen lit her face. She signed on with her pseudo name, “Hot Babe.” No message tonight. She looked outside again: the ominous figure was gone. There was a rustling sound somewhere in the apartment. It must be the cat, she thought. The outside night seemed distant to her. It was quiet now. She didn’t hear or see anyone approach and then something tightened around her neck, choking her. She gagged. In the struggle she knocked over her computer and lamp, but not before she saw the shadow strangling her, in the reflection of the window. Her eyes widened as she realized that she was dying. She was amazed that it was not painful. No pain; she could not breathe, she thought, as she heard[…]” Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “The Internet Murders.” iBooks. You may order the book or get the ebook right away at www.silvaredigonda.com