Chapter 3. Private Eyes: Look Before You Shoot

Private Eyes: Look Before You Shoot

You ain’t seen nothing yet.”—Al Jolson

If this were a mystery novel (and I’m doing the best I can), this would be the chapter where I plant the clues. Only difference here is—I want you to solve the mystery before you reach The End. I want you to experience a lightbulb moment. I want you to see a colorful cluster of thought balloons rising up like an air show over the desert. I want you to dream about this chapter tonight and wake up in the morning with a fresh pair of eyes and a burning desire in your gut.

OK, even Raymond Chandler couldn’t pull that off, but I’m gonna try just the same. Nothing to ...

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