“I thought they expected you to be controversial at UCLA?” “I believe the Board of Regents draws the line at sacrificial murder.”

“It’s more believable that a cop would get involved in solving these murders. I mean, you’re talking about writing a series. How believable is it that this Hollywood gossip columnist is going to keep stumbling on all these murders?”

“I love you," Jake whispered. "Are you strong enough for this?"I made myself comfortable. Said over my shoulder, "Sure.""Would you tell me if you weren't?"I grinned. "Maybe. I can't think of a nicer way to commit suicide.""That's good. I can't think of a more pleasant way to commit murder.”

“I didn't approve of murder on general principles. Not even of people who seemed to go around begging for it.”

“Wanda's sole interests are getting high and getting laid. I can't picture her wasting valuable stoner hours on murder.”

“I thought I recognized you."Really? He remembered me looking like Swamp Thing? How flattering.”

“Sable hair bisected his pecs and arrowed down to the straight and unequivocal statement of his returned interest. Forcing my gaze to his face, I said, "I really don't think we have time for that.""You know that, and I know that, but HE doesn't believe it.""Believe it," I told HIM.J.X.'s mouth tugged into one of those heart-stopping smiles. "Maybe you should whisper in his ear.”