The three of us leaned against a stone wall in City Hall Park, casually sharing salad sandwiches they bought from a local grocer. It was a moment of camaraderie and ease among friends, enjoying a simple break together in a city setting.
As they relaxed, one of them remarked that their gathering felt like a murder club meeting, hinting at their interest in solving crimes. This lighthearted comment ties into the theme of the novel "1st to Die" by James Patterson, which involves a group working together to solve deadly mysteries.