A, B, C. 1, 2, 3; sounds like a hook for a catchy song! I wonder if anyone has ever recorded it…
3. Powder Blue Cameo.
I might be showing my age, but I can’t help sneaking classic writing technology into a story whenever I can. I didn’t realize it until after I was finished with Outsider that this particular item had been showcased in both books. I guess when you like something enough…