A Prequel Novelette

Is a black cat bad luck?

The cottage on Chesapeake Bay is for sale. Jo accompanies her realtor sister Sylvie as they check out what's needed before the open house. Mow the lawn—-check, paint the kitchen—-check, search for a body? No way, no how.

And that black cat darting away? Bad luck maybe? But who is the bad luck for?