Author: P.M. Carlson

Hear More About AUDITION FOR MURDER: Read an excerpt: Lisette stumbled on the way to the car, and Nick caught her elbow to steady her. Rob had unlocked the back door, and Nick helped her in while Rob let Maggie into the front passenger seat and then went around to the driver’s side. There were a few snowflakes blowing in the wind, and his pale hair licked about his forehead like little flames. He sat down, closed the door, and stared at the wheel a minute. “God,” he said. “I’m stoned. A little.” “Do you want someone else to drive?” asked Maggie. “No. I’ll be fine.” He raised a dramatic finger and declaimed, “Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used.” “Every inordinate cup is unblessed,” countered Nick, who had maybe had a drop too much himself. “I’ll be extremely careful,” Rob promised. He turned the key and started out of the lot. Lisette lurched against Nick as they rounded the corner onto...