"The dead were her business. She lived with them, worked with them, and studied them. She dreamed of them. And, because that didn't seem to be enough, in some deep, secret chamber of her heart, she mourned for them." Chap. 1, p.1

"Murder no longer shocked, but it continued to repel." Chap. 1, p.1

"Was it worse, Eve wondered, and her eyes hardened as she watched the rain wash through blood, when you knew the victim?" Chapter 1. p. 2

"You wouldn't understand family, Dallas." Chap. 1, p.10

"He was trying not to resent the fact that she'd chosen her bed over their bed. Or what he wanted her to think of as their bed." Chap. 5, p. 60

"Money's a motive that never goes out of style." Chap. 5, p.62

"We'll have to reminisce later, I have a meeting." "Just as well, Eve thought. Hot blood interfered with a clear head." I'll see you later...