“Deliverables” by Frank Diamond in Thriller
Magazine: February 2026 opens in an industrial park. February, cold, windy,
and the new guy just completed his ninety-day probationary period. Every new
person that gets through that ninety-day probationary period can get something
to celebrate the milestone.
Most don’t ask for anything. A few ask
for an extra day off. Max Reynolds has asked to accompany Charlie Cobb on the
visit to Conti’s Repair Center. Conti’s is where Boyle Communications
outsources their van repair and maintenance needs. Drivers tend to abuse the
vans on their delivery routes. Conti’s has worked out well as it was too
expensive to keep doing the repair and maintenance work inhouse.
About a decade back, Charlie Cobb made a
good deal with Rich Conti. Both have benefited. The deal is the deal and
honoring it matters.
A nice piece of crime fiction with some
surprises. It’s a good read.
Amazon Associate Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/4owW0XR
My digital reading copy came by way of
my ninety-day free Kindle Unlimited trial.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2026
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