“ Life is a series of calculated risks, James. I happen to think that this one is worth it. Lish McBride
“ I had no idea what I was paying James, but based on his picnic-assembling skills alone, he needed a raise. Lish McBride
“ We found James standing in front of the crypt, leaning against the side nonchalantly, like it was no big deal—like he hung out in cemeteries every day. Of course, working for Douglas, he probably had. Lish McBride
“ Mrs. Winalski owned a candy-apple-red 1965 Mustang GT convertible, and she drove it like she could die at any minute and needed to get five things done before that happened. Lish McBride
“ She looked away, trying not to cry. She hated crying, and in public she hated it more. Lish McBride
“ Douglas’s fridge was a stainless-steel masterpiece. I’m not that into appliances or anything, but this one was nice and probably cost more than my last apartment. I had the strange desire to hug it ev… Lish McBride
“ Most people felt lost after high school. Sometimes I felt like I'd never really been found in the first place. Lish McBride
“ You are quite possibly the least smooth guy I know,” she mumbled. “You can’t even put your arm around me without tripping up. Lish McBride
“ But nowhere in the file had anyone said, “Oh, and by the way, he runs like a gazelle with an espresso addiction.” At least not in the parts I’d skimmed. Lish McBride
“ There were upsides to the whole mess. While Douglas was holding me hostage, I’d met a girl—I mean, screw dating websites and house parties; apparently all the really eligible ladies are being held in… Lish McBride
“ Aves hasn’t mentioned a boyfriend,” Lock chimed in, “and we’re just dying to hear all about you.” Liar. My friends were filthy lying sadists. Lish McBride
“ Don’t you think it’s a bad sign that your best argument for your beau is that nothing has been proved in court? Lish McBride
“ Ramon looked closely at the little guy as he ate. "Maybe he's Jewish. I mean, if Sammy Davis Jr. could convert to Judaism, why not a chupacabra? We should name him Harry Mendelbaum."I held up my arms… Lish McBride
“ Pity. What a useless emotion when you don't act on it. Pity is supposed to trigger compassion. Lish McBride
“ You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future in a basket. Lish McBride
“ She whistled when she noticed my back. I assume because of my injuries. I mean, my ass just isn't that spectacular. Lish McBride
“ And someone, somewhere, was having an even worse time of it than me. I tried to keep that in mind. No matter how crappy your life, someone will probably beat you in the my-life-is-crap category. Not t… Lish McBride
“ There were no windows in my bedroom, so I had to sit up and read my clock to figure out how angry I should be at my visitor. Eight A.M. I hated whoever woke me up. Had they come an hour earlier, I wou… Lish McBride
