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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 23, Crime Wave

September 21, 2017September 18, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Niles lived at the bottom of one of the steep roads spilling into downtown Brewster Harbor. While lacing his shoes for the morning he heard a man outside yelling. Niles slipped his sports jacket on and rushed out the door.…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 22, A Chat With the Department

September 19, 2017September 18, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Niles not only administered the necessary business of the daily preparation, but spent a couple hours each day with Tom and Sid in the patrol car. Gradually they were taking shape and looking like police officers. After a month, Niles,…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 21, Izzy Reports

September 17, 2017September 14, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Niles walked back to the office. He compiled a schedule for Tom and Sid. He included himself in handling some of the patrol duties. Each member of the department remained on call one weekend out of three. The office door…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 20, A Meeting With Lute 

September 14, 2017September 12, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Niles sat at his desk. The phone rang. “Brewster Harbor Police Department, Chief Quinn,” Niles said. “Niles, it’s Lute,” Lute said. “Mr. Mayor,” Niles said, “good to hear from you. We haven’t seen much of each other lately.” “Have you…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 19, A Brief Meeting With the County Sheriff

September 12, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

The next day at 9:00 AM a deputy opened the door to Sheriff Dan Spencer’s office. “Sheriff Spencer,” Niles said. “Niles Quinn, I’m the new chief in Brewster Harbor.” “Pleased to meet you,” Spencer said. “It’ good to see some…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 18, The IRS 

September 10, 2017September 9, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Niles enjoyed his last weekend before officially taking over as chief by snooping around and keeping away from Lucinda. Nevertheless, he drove nearly every mile of the roads of Brewster Harbor’s jurisdiction. When Monday morning arrived he dressed in black…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 17, The Brewster Harbor Police Department

September 7, 2017September 4, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Niles opened the office at 7:25 in the morning. It looked and smelled clean. He smiled, “that’s a good start.” He tossed the department procedure and guideline book on the desk. He sat down and looked around. “Coffee maker, what…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 16, Eliminating Mildred 

September 5, 2017September 4, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Later that day Niles returned to the Harbor Inn. He climbed down the ladder at the side of the deck and stepped into the rowboat tied to one of the pilings. With a flash light he combed every inch of…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 15, Eliminating Steve

September 3, 2017August 31, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Niles used the remainder of the month to unpack and settle in. However, he stated a routine, at 7:00 every morning he made a 100 yard walk to the Harbor Inn for coffee and brief chat about the gossip and…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 14, Crystal 

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Monday Niles dropped by the precinct for one last goodbye. A chorus of greetings and well-wishes followed him to Banyon’s office. Banyon looked up from the desk. “You look real good sitting there,” Niles said. “It fits you.” “Thanks, Cap,”…

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Maggie’s Good! 

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Two days later the precinct threw a retirement party at a local Fraternal Order of Police. It was attended by nearly everybody from the precinct. They chipped in and bought him a robe, slippers, a bronzed doughnut on plaque, a…

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The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 12, Detective to Detective 

August 27, 2017August 27, 2017 ByronBooks, The Tides of Brewster Harbor

Monday morning, before heading in to the precinct, Niles phoned human resources and told them to start his retirement. He drove into the work at 9:00. He walked through the squad room to scattered welcome backs. Banyon sat behind Niles’…

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