Rockinghorse (32 page)

Authors: William W. Johnstone

BOOK: Rockinghorse

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Lucas had finished unloading the car and was walking back to the house when something shiny caught his eyes. He knelt down in the driveway and picked up the shiny object.

It was a tiny gold rocking horse.

It was the night of the annual fall dance at the country club. Tracy and Lucas had gone with George and Mimi, Harry and Jan.

Jackie had passed her thirteenth birthday with a small party and lots of presents. She was now one month past her thirteenth year of life.

And she was alone in the house.

There was nothing really interesting to watch on TV, and Jackie was getting very bored.

The phone rang.

Jackie passed Baby on her way to answer the phone. The big mastiff was allowed in the house only when one of the kids was left alone at night. Jackie stopped by the hall entrance, noticing a strange pulsing light coming from her parents' bedroom. It was an odd gold color.

The ringing of the phone was persistent.

Jackie picked up the receiver. “Hello.”

“Hi, pretty baby,” the familiar voice sprang into her ear. “It's your Uncle Ira.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Though known largely for his epic tales of the American West including The Mountain Man series,
New York Times
bestselling author William W. Johnstone began his career by writing some of the most frightening and nightmare-inducing novels of his generation, including
The Devil's Heart
and
The Devil's Kiss,
which have developed a cult following in the years since their first publication.

You can learn more about Johnstone's books including upcoming releases and special promotions by visiting williamjohnstone.net or kensingtonbooks.com.

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